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This Or That, Vol 32 Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

"Runner"

First 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 
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pulled 

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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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Speaks Volumes

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.

I Am Anaya
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

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/4/2025 7:38:00 PM

Anaya, back with heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved top winning place

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/5/2025 2:35:00 PM

SP, TY for your kind support, ty~

Edward Ibeh

Date: 5/4/2025 6:18:00 PM

Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this outstanding poem, Anaya!

I Am Anaya
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

Duke Beaufort

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!!

I Am Anaya
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~

Sotto Poet

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.

I Am Anaya
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.