Edward Ibeh Poet Tanka

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Sing To Me, Nightingale

Sing Nightingale, sing
Snap me out of my dream now
Chirp to me of love
Sing your songs, sweet Nightingale
Bleed my ears red with delight



Date written and posted: 10/12/2016

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Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2022 at 3:47 PM So fun to read and unique tanka. Big congrats

Malabika Ray Choudhury February 19, 2022 at 8:37 AM Congratulations on your win. A perfect Tanka - "Bleed my ears red with delight" - a unique ending.

Brian Sambourne December 21, 2021 at 10:09 AM That final line in your fine piece is startlingly creative. Most enjoyable. Well penned! Cheers Brian Edward Ibeh December 21, 2021 at 10:23 AM Thank you so much for visiting this old poem of mine, Brian-:) Happy holidays, my friend.

DM Babbit October 13, 2016 at 10:30 AM Nicely penned. Edward Ibeh October 13, 2016 at 6:04 PM Thanks, DM!

Darlene De Beaulieu October 12, 2016 at 6:49 PM A beautiful poem.I close my eyes and I can hear the Nightingale sining her song. Edward Ibeh October 13, 2016 at 6:06 PM Thanks, Darlene. I appreciate it:-)