Edward Ibeh Poet Tristich

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Right As Rain

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 March 15, 2022 at 6:47 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 March 15, 2022 at 7:30 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Jeff:-)

Connie Marcum Wong December 30, 2021 at 5:14 AM Congratulations on your first place win with this amazing poem Edward. New Years blessings to you. xxoo Edward Ibeh December 30, 2021 at 5:49 AM Thank you very much, Connie:-) Hope you have a wonderful Happy New Year!

Paula Goldsmith December 29, 2021 at 12:50 PM WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write/picture. Have a blessed day and New Year 2022........... Edward Ibeh December 29, 2021 at 12:56 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-) Same to you and yours, my friend!

Suzanne Delaney December 29, 2021 at 7:03 AM Love as wide as the sky. A lovely healing poem. Congratulations. SuZ Edward Ibeh December 29, 2021 at 8:40 AM Thank you so much, Suzanne:-) Most appreciated.

Christuraj Alex December 29, 2021 at 6:20 AM Your works are always First Class. This is no exception. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh December 29, 2021 at 8:39 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Malabika Ray Choudhury September 29, 2021 at 5:27 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 September 29, 2021 at 1:20 PM Thank you very much, Mala:-) Most obliged.

L Milton Hankins September 28, 2021 at 8:54 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 September 28, 2021 at 12:32 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!