Edward Ibeh Poet Senryu

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Rip, Kobe Bryant, and Daughter, Gigi

a sad, tragic day
frozen in mute disbelief
extremely surreal


Tribute: 
More than one of the greatest and influential basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant was a great human being, extremely humble, an intellectual sports icon. An American treasure who will be horribly missed.

RIP, Kobe Bryant: 1978-2020
RIP, Gianna Marie Bryant: 2006-2020
*Deepest condolences to the entire Bryant family*
Date: 01/26/2020

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Beautiful Scars January 27, 2020 at 8:54 AM exactly true. We are so sad in our house. Thanks for recognizing such an amazing athlete and man. be blessed x:-) Edward Ibeh January 27, 2020 at 12:26 PM Yesterday, I was numb, today I'm feeling the sting of his loss. Sad how horrible misfortunes befall good people, Luloo:-(

Line Gauthier January 27, 2020 at 8:23 AM Well penned tribute, Edward. Edward Ibeh January 27, 2020 at 12:19 PM Thank you, Line.

Vijay Pandit January 27, 2020 at 7:09 AM I join you in your tribute, Edward--such a sad day! May they rest in peace!! Edward Ibeh January 27, 2020 at 12:20 PM Indeed, Vijay. May they rest in peace!

Kim Rodrigues January 26, 2020 at 11:36 PM Occasionally we are reminded of our temporality! Surreal and day after day becomes more real. So sad! Edward Ibeh January 27, 2020 at 6:27 AM So true, Kim. It feels much more real today:-(

Jessica Renee Dawson January 26, 2020 at 11:24 PM Your senryu captures the shock of an untimely loss! Yes, truly, my deepest condolences to the entire Bryant family as well. I cannot imagine what they must be going through! Edward Ibeh January 27, 2020 at 6:29 AM No doubt they're going through hell right now, J.R. My thoughts and prayers are with them!

Tom Cunningham January 26, 2020 at 7:33 PM Just saw it here on the B. B. C. NEWS, a terrible tragedy, may all those who died R. I. P. Lovely tribute Edward. Tom Edward Ibeh January 26, 2020 at 7:44 PM Thank you, Tom. I echo your sentiments.

Sandra Adams January 26, 2020 at 5:46 PM so sad this news is... he went to school not far from me... they have a gym named after him... his school has been on the news much of this evening...what a beautiful tribute senryu to him Edward... hugs and blessings... Sandra Adams January 28, 2020 at 12:40 PM You’re welcome my son and his best friend just reminded me that they played basketball against him and his school when they were in high school. Edward Ibeh January 26, 2020 at 7:03 PM Wow, talk about hitting close to home! Very sad news indeed. Thank you, Sandra.

Panagiota Romios January 26, 2020 at 5:04 PM Phenomenal Seryu! And love your specifics in the tribute. Very much appreciated, Edward Panagiota xx Edward Ibeh January 26, 2020 at 5:17 PM Thank you, Panagiota. Blessings.