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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

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 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!;) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/28/2019 8:59:00 PM Thank you so much for your continued support, Line!:-)

Beautiful Scars Date: 1/25/2019 6:12:00 AM so beautiful!!! I loved every word....:)-luloo Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! : ) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/5/2018 5:06:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie!:-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/5/2018 12:39:00 PM Wonderful piece Edward! Congratulations on both your wins! xomo :)) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/5/2018 1:02:00 PM Thank you very much, Maureen!:-) xua!

Beautiful Scars 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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!! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/13/2018 2:16:00 PM Thank you so much, Dave!:-) So glad you liked it!