Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Saudade

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 December 31, 2019 at 10:56 AM Edward congrats on your win! Happy new year my friend!;) Edward Ibeh December 31, 2019 at 1:29 PM Thank you, Brenda:-) Happy new year to you, too!

Sara Kendrick February 21, 2019 at 4:03 PM Congrats on your wins. Way to go. Yeah!! Sara Edward Ibeh February 21, 2019 at 7:12 PM Thank you, Sara!

Line Gauthier January 28, 2019 at 8:27 PM Lovely, Edward. No wonder this poem earned you several wins. Edward Ibeh January 28, 2019 at 8:59 PM Thank you so much for your continued support, Line!:-)

Beautiful Scars January 25, 2019 at 6:12 AM so beautiful!!! I loved every word....:)-luloo Edward Ibeh January 25, 2019 at 7:59 AM Thanks again, Laura!:-)

Andrea Dietrich January 24, 2019 at 7:13 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 January 25, 2019 at 7:55 AM Thank you! I'm so glad you asked, Andrea:) Either real or imagined...

Constance La France January 24, 2019 at 6:33 PM Edward, a fantastic poem and a great example for your contest. Hope I can come up with something worthy. Edward Ibeh January 25, 2019 at 8:04 AM Thank you, Constance:-) I can't wait to read your entry!

Susan Gentry August 7, 2018 at 9:49 AM Oh yes. I remember this. Back again to congratulate you again for your win. Well done! Edward Ibeh August 7, 2018 at 11:53 AM Thanks again, Susan! Very much appreciated:-) xua!

Connie Marcum Wong August 5, 2018 at 4:10 PM A joyful memory like this never fades or ends. This is remarkably beautiful Edward. Congratulations on your top placement! : ) Edward Ibeh August 5, 2018 at 5:06 PM Thank you so much, Connie!:-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 5, 2018 at 12:39 PM Wonderful piece Edward! Congratulations on both your wins! xomo :)) Edward Ibeh August 5, 2018 at 1:02 PM Thank you very much, Maureen!:-) xua!

Beautiful Scars August 5, 2018 at 11:01 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 August 5, 2018 at 11:20 AM Thank you so much for the placement, Laura!:-) This is so very humbling and gratifying!

Susan Gentry July 15, 2018 at 2:05 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 July 15, 2018 at 2:43 PM Thanks so very much, Susan!:-) Glad you loved it!

Eve Roper July 14, 2018 at 8:05 PM Congratulations on your awesome win and well crafted write . Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh July 14, 2018 at 11:49 PM Thank you so very much, Eve! xoxo

John Hamilton July 14, 2018 at 12:02 PM Powerful write Edward, saudade sounds like a Portuguese word, beautiful in it's sadness, congrats on a winning write! Edward Ibeh July 14, 2018 at 12:59 PM It's indeed a Portuguese word!:-) Thank you very much for placing me, John! Most obliged.

Lyric Man July 13, 2018 at 1:24 PM Wow, wow, wow.. I learned something powerful, but better yet your write transfixed me. This was Awesome!! Edward Ibeh July 13, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thank you so much, Dave!:-) So glad you liked it!