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This Or That, Vol 32 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh
"Runner"
Contest Winner MedalFirst Place
 
Running from the depths of being, to substance, one’s own golden palace ~ wanderer move through life with an incessant need to find meaning and solace—Poetess
Breezy, break away free bird, as free as easy as the wind wanderess go onward ~ through life~ with an incessant need to find solace and meaning back in god’s grace It’s penetrating places you roam and journeyed from Free bird without a home, without your flock Once wings spread across golden honey horizons then held still on a dock Cries o’er the retched waves drenched in its chunder into the d e e p pulled u n d e r yet, naïve waif, like a seagull in the skyline so free, inside is a breezy pathfinder Blowing are the winds o’er the sea facile and carefree Jagged are rugged roads that block, all paths ahead obscure bone trails lead downward Mountain lions abound stalk, smell the desperation on sweat dripper of hurt, rebellious When ships pass in at night, they speak in the darkness, disappear in the vastness Free bird fly far—far away, never to return again A tempest moves the wind wildly through the trees s~h~a~k~ing sands Put your hands together Wanderess, be still, runner contend a prayer come into sense come home ~

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Date: 5/5/2025 1:12:00 AM
Super writing Anaya. The message, the words and the presentation culminate in an artful piece of poetry deserving of the 1st place it gained. Well done.
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Date: 5/5/2025 2:38:00 PM
Ty my friend for spending time with me with a True poetic voice, ty, ty, a millions X's
Date: 5/4/2025 7:38:00 PM
Anaya, back with heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved top winning place
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Date: 5/5/2025 2:35:00 PM
SP, TY for your kind support, ty~
Date: 5/4/2025 6:18:00 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this outstanding poem, Anaya!
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Date: 5/5/2025 2:34:00 PM
Ah! I'm smiling from ear to ear, Edward TY ~ you are very sweet, i'm enjoying the accolades of first place, and all the other entries, so good ~ blessings
Date: 4/27/2025 7:33:00 AM
Anaya, This strikes me as an allegory for life. Hard to know how to navigate all the obstacles and danger. And in the end we hope to make a journey that satisfies our desires. I do like how you relate all of this to a bird flying. It does reinforce how small each of us really is. Hope you are well and smiles!!
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Date: 4/27/2025 8:30:00 AM
It's always a good time finding ways to be creative. This project derived from the bird series and a runner on my mind, here today gone tomorrow. Yes life proceeds no matter the obstacle, still finding life's secrets and it's very interesting. Like you I'll be writing for wellness, poetry of life. I am quite well, Ty Duke for your thoughts~
Date: 4/26/2025 6:45:00 PM
Dear Anaya, this is a fantastic poem on the path of self-discovery, independence, and the desire for belonging. It shows the hardships and goals of a 'free bird' or 'wanderress' who seeks peace and purpose in life while dealing with emotions of solitude and dislocation.
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Date: 4/26/2025 8:25:00 PM
Ty, Dr. It was an opportunity, yes, when connections become limited, doors shut, wandering becomes the norm, searching for something . I had the song on my mind, and am doing a bird series. It's really good to see you SP.

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