Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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Quietude

Ah, the tranquility of now
          What could be more liberating?
     A blissful silence, unbroken by nature
    These are always the best of moments
     Birds, for a change, are just listening
       They seem to be lost in a moment 
          Of mirth and wonder like I am
         There is such sweet placidness 
           Permeating the afternoon air
              I'm making the most of it 
                Floodgates of thoughts 
            Run ocean deep in my mind
            I've shut out all distractions
              All is quiet and calm now
                Do not disturb, please
               I'm perfectly entered in 
                 The present moment
                 It's like nothing else 
                 In the world matters
                         Or exists


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Vibrant blissful stillness Poetry Contest.
Sponsored by: Unseeking Seeker
Date written and posted: 09/01/2018

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Gary Radice May 16, 2021 at 1:16 PM I think one of the weaknesses of Poetry Soup (if you can actually call it that) is that it too exists in the present moment. By that I mean (and presume) that most people read other poets' newer poems and don't get to read their earlier works. That's a shame because there are so many 'unread' great poems - this from 2018 being one of those. I'm glad this won because I got the chance to read and enjoy it Edward. Cheers - Gary Edward Ibeh May 16, 2021 at 2:06 PM Thank you so much, Gary:-) This poem is special to me and I really appreciate your wonderful feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend!

Paul Marc November 16, 2018 at 9:21 AM Very nicely done my friend. Congratulations Edward Ibeh November 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM Thank you so much, P.M.!:-)

Connie Marcum Wong November 16, 2018 at 12:18 AM A very lovely entry deserving of your win Edward. Congratulations! : ) Edward Ibeh November 16, 2018 at 5:32 PM Thank you very much, Connie!:-)

Line Gauthier November 15, 2018 at 8:40 PM Thanks for entering my contest, Edward. Congrats on your win. It certainly helps in my case to suffer from senior moments... how did I not remember reading your poem before! Edward Ibeh November 15, 2018 at 8:48 PM Thanks so much for placing me, Line!:-) I'm honored. And don't be too tough on yourself!...lol

Line Gauthier September 8, 2018 at 5:35 PM Lovely, Edward. Congrats on your gold medal win. Edward Ibeh September 8, 2018 at 9:32 PM Thank you so much, Line!:-)

Roy Pett September 4, 2018 at 4:14 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Edward with your beautifully written verse, a joy to read my friend. :)) Edward Ibeh September 4, 2018 at 4:27 AM Thank you very much, Roy!:-) Most obliged.

Heidi Sands September 3, 2018 at 5:10 PM Oh beautiful , peaceful and a perfect top win. Congratulations :) Edward Ibeh September 3, 2018 at 9:34 PM Thank you, Heidi!:-) Most appreciated.