Edward Ibeh Poet Tristich

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Stray Dog Roaming

Oh, where did you come from? The sad sight of you 
     breaks my heart in two. I see that you're lost, 
            scared, disheveled and emaciated.

     You wander from street to street, town to town
     aimlessly; your travels fraught with grave peril.
    If you jumped the backyard fence and ran away...

     please wander back home. Your family must be    
    distraught and looking for you! Why did you flee?
   Or were you abandoned in the middle of nowhere?

        Whoa! Danger! Danger! Danger! Steer clear
    of busy highways! Do not cross. Please turn back
            Don't run from me; let me rescue you!

           Where do you go when winds howl in  
      bone-chillingly cold nights? In my mind's eye,
     you're trembling as you whimper in discomfort

        As you bear the brunt of the harsh elements, 
         the sword of damocles hangs over your neck 
   like a leash, and death casts its shadow from above

     Beware! Don't wander into roads with busy traffic! 
 Watch out for cars whizzing by! The likelihood of a fatal 
      accident is extremely high! If only you'd realize ...

          how unsafe you are roaming these streets!
     Danger lurks everywhere your four legs take you!
         Poor thing, don't be afraid. Let me save you!


Submitted for...
Strand Choice A,Any Form,Any Theme Poetry Contest (Winner: Honorable Mention)
Sponsored by: Brian Strand 
03/09/2020

Submitted for...
Warning Poetry Contest (Winner: 4th Place)
Sponsored by: Richard Lamoureux
Date written: 02/27/2020

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Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2020 at 11:37 AM Congrats on your win, thanks for entering my contest. Edward Ibeh March 15, 2020 at 4:51 PM Thank you so much for placing me, Richard:-) Most appreciated.

Sam Kauffman March 9, 2020 at 10:53 PM Your winning poem has my heart. Our dog got out a couple of weeks ago and all of these thoughts ran through my mind. Fortunately he went to the park with a neighbor. You really nailed this theme. Congrats my friend! Edward Ibeh March 10, 2020 at 5:51 AM Thank you, Sam:-) I'm glad this resonated with you, equally glad your dog didn't get lost!

Quoth Theraven February 29, 2020 at 8:18 PM Edward, Strength in trust of humanity, to take care of them, not always worked out for some dogs. -Richard Edward Ibeh March 1, 2020 at 8:14 AM Thank you for your comments and visit, Richard:-) If only frustrated dog owners would simply call humane officers/animal shelters to pick up their unwanted dogs instead of turning them loose on the streets. That's pure animal cruelty!

Jan Allison February 27, 2020 at 6:55 PM What a heartbreaking scenario and one we thankfully don't see on our Island - but I did in the uk, love the happy ending :-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ibeh February 27, 2020 at 7:31 PM Thank you, Jan:-) It's really heartbreakingly sad to see animals suffer:-( Glad you loved the ending!

Sandra Adams February 27, 2020 at 6:27 PM reminds me of a local story here... though this dog has been missing 5 weeks at least and no sightings... so sad when they are lost or set free to brave the elements … great penning Edward! hugs Edward Ibeh February 27, 2020 at 6:35 PM Thank you so much, Sandra:-) Glad this poem resonated with you!