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Right As Rain

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Disastrous free-fall Into consuming ashes of heartbreak, He landed with deafening thud. Wounded, spirits deflated Rivulets of tears, shed. He soon rose like the Phoenix To dizzying heights after Misfortune mercilessly clipped His mighty wings mid-air. Down, down, down to earth He plummeted, though Spared Icarus' fate. Then came his transformation, For love worked its glorious magic. Hemorrhage within him, stemmed. Now he soars the open sky With new wings sturdier Than before; right as rain again. Date written: 09/28/2021

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Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/15/2022 6:47:00 AM

Nice, Edward. Saw a recent Tristich posted, got curious, and landed here. I imagined the form used as in old testament scripture, but I like the shorter lines here too.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/15/2022 7:30:00 AM

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Jeff:-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/30/2021 5:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your first place win with this amazing poem Edward. New Years blessings to you. xxoo

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/30/2021 5:49:00 AM

Thank you very much, Connie:-) Hope you have a wonderful Happy New Year!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/29/2021 12:50:00 PM

WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write/picture. Have a blessed day and New Year 2022...........

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/29/2021 12:56:00 PM

Thank you very much, Paula:-) Same to you and yours, my friend!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/29/2021 7:03:00 AM

Love as wide as the sky. A lovely healing poem. Congratulations. SuZ

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/29/2021 8:40:00 AM

Thank you so much, Suzanne:-) Most appreciated.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/29/2021 6:20:00 AM

Your works are always First Class. This is no exception. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/29/2021 8:39:00 AM

Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 9/29/2021 5:27:00 AM

Brilliant poem, Edward. And what a striking picture! I am not very familiar with this form - getting inspired by your poem. BW ~ Mala

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/29/2021 1:20:00 PM

Thank you very much, Mala:-) Most obliged.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/28/2021 8:54:00 AM

Marvelous writing, Edward. I have not had much luck with the tristich, but you have succeeded admirably. I really enjoyed the references to classic personages. Good stuff!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/28/2021 12:32:00 PM

Thank you very much, Milt:-) I haven't tried a tristich in a long time. This is probably my first this year. I wish you luck with them!