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It's been eons since Life took us in diametrically different directions Yet melancholic memories of you Still bloom in my mind like a flower, filling me with glee Our fleeting union, I'll forever treasure. It's strange Grieving the loss of what might've been. Notwithstanding The brevity of our romance, the flame ignited between us Still remains undimmed, flickering in the wind I miss your captivating stories about Your upbringing in Rio De Janeiro I instantaneously think of you every time the song "The Girl From Ipanema", creeps into my mind Oh, the many fun times we had! Walking arm in arm Under the summer sun; snuggling cozily on winter nights The sound of your laughter, your voice Your fragrance, the twinkle in your smiling eyes So adoring and brimming with tender love I remember them all too well Thoughts and dreams of you, a smoke that will never turn to ash If I could turn back time and relive all the happy, endearing Even the silly moments we shared, I would. Sadly, our bond Couldn't weather every storm that came our way Our loving companionship, though brief, I'll hold dear In perpetuity. Thanks for the everlasting memories We were never meant to be I guess that's the way destiny intended it It's been eons since we parted ways Like rope severed under a colossal weight Yet melancholic memories of you Still bloom in my mind like a flower, filling me with glee Submitted for... Impress Me With An Old Poem(002) Poetry Contest (Winner: 7th Place) Sponsored by Poet Destroyer A Date submitted: 10/08/2020 Strand Special 12 Any Form,Any Theme Poetry Contest(Winner: 2nd Place) Sponsored by Brian Strand Date: 12/29/2019 Best free verse April 1, 2018 to July 15,2018 Poetry Contest(Winner: 3rd Place) Sponsored by John Hamilton Date written and posted: 07/12/2018 Best Free Verse in July 2018 Poetry Contest/Winner(1st Place) Sponsored by: Laura Loo Date written and posted: 07/12/2018

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Brenda Chiri

Date: 12/31/2019 10:56:00 AM

Edward congrats on your win! Happy new year my friend!;)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/31/2019 1:29:00 PM

Thank you, Brenda:-) Happy new year to you, too!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/21/2019 4:03:00 PM

Congrats on your wins. Way to go. Yeah!! Sara

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/21/2019 7:12:00 PM

Thank you, Sara!

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/28/2019 8:27:00 PM

Lovely, Edward. No wonder this poem earned you several wins.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/28/2019 8:59:00 PM

Thank you so much for your continued support, Line!:-)

Lu Loo

Date: 1/25/2019 6:12:00 AM

so beautiful!!! I loved every word....:)-luloo

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/25/2019 7:59:00 AM

Thanks again, Laura!:-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2019 7:13:00 PM

wow, I see you won two different free verse contests with this gem. Congratulations, Edward. You said in your contest to imagine a Portugese flame. Does it have to be that exact scenario? What if i have a real one in my mind not from Portugal? Please if you could reply to me at Soupmail. I don't see replies to my comments.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/25/2019 7:55:00 AM

Thank you! I'm so glad you asked, Andrea:) Either real or imagined...

Constance La France

Date: 1/24/2019 6:33:00 PM

Edward, a fantastic poem and a great example for your contest. Hope I can come up with something worthy.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/25/2019 8:04:00 AM

Thank you, Constance:-) I can't wait to read your entry!

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/7/2018 9:49:00 AM

Oh yes. I remember this. Back again to congratulate you again for your win. Well done!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/7/2018 11:53:00 AM

Thanks again, Susan! Very much appreciated:-) xua!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/5/2018 4:10:00 PM

A joyful memory like this never fades or ends. This is remarkably beautiful Edward. Congratulations on your top placement! : )

Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/5/2018 5:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie!:-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/5/2018 12:39:00 PM

Wonderful piece Edward! Congratulations on both your wins! xomo :))

Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/5/2018 1:02:00 PM

Thank you very much, Maureen!:-) xua!

Lu Loo

Date: 8/5/2018 11:01:00 AM

I must have read this 3 times and each time it got deeper and deeper. I loved every single word, you have given me insight with that golden pen. Thank you for your participation and congratulations on your top placement. :)-luloo

Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/5/2018 11:20:00 AM

Thank you so much for the placement, Laura!:-) This is so very humbling and gratifying!

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/15/2018 2:05:00 PM

Oh my! This is astonishingly beautiful! Congratulations on your win. A fave for me. Emotional longing with acceptance of fate. Very well done!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/15/2018 2:43:00 PM

Thanks so very much, Susan!:-) Glad you loved it!

Eve Roper

Date: 7/14/2018 8:05:00 PM

Congratulations on your awesome win and well crafted write . Hugs Eve

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/14/2018 11:49:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Eve! xoxo

John Hamilton

Date: 7/14/2018 12:02:00 PM

Powerful write Edward, saudade sounds like a Portuguese word, beautiful in it's sadness, congrats on a winning write!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/14/2018 12:59:00 PM

It's indeed a Portuguese word!:-) Thank you very much for placing me, John! Most obliged.

Lyric Man

Date: 7/13/2018 1:24:00 PM

Wow, wow, wow.. I learned something powerful, but better yet your write transfixed me. This was Awesome!!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/13/2018 2:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dave!:-) So glad you liked it!