Edward Ibeh Poet Narrative

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Swan Song

she meets 
               her final moment
      with a swan song for the ages. 
 the theater is packed in like sardines. 
           a cynosure of all eyes. 

           her own stitched shut
            as she starts to sing.
               her face, baring 
           tracks of trickling tears, 
         flush with searing passion. 

            her voice, quivering
             with raw emotion, 
           reaches a crescendo. 
                 a final bow
 amid a thunderous standing ovation. 

     sustained cheers and whistles
      from a captivated audience
           a celebrated soprano
          rings down the curtain. 
    the end of an illustrious career. 

         goodbye kisses abound. 
              red roses catapult
                 to the stage. 
                a swan song
                to remember. 


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Strong Emotions Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet 
Date written: 08/07/2022

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Valsa George August 8, 2022 at 5:25 AM A swan song chocked with emotion. I can hear the echoes of the thunderous applause of the crowd bidding goodbye giving her a standing ovation ! Simply moving, dear Edward. My FAVE. Edward Ibeh August 8, 2022 at 10:17 AM Thank you very much for the feedback and fave, Valsa:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu August 7, 2022 at 4:28 PM Hello Edward, she performed vey well in front of the crowd. Blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu August 8, 2022 at 11:10 AM Hello Edward, I hop all is well with you. Blessing my friend. Edward Ibeh August 7, 2022 at 6:20 PM Thanks so much for the visit and comment, Darlene:-) Blessings to you as well!

Vijay Pandit August 7, 2022 at 1:06 PM A celebration in cheers of illustrious career---a standing ovation--that catapults your poem, Edward! Well done, indeed. Best to you. Edward Ibeh August 7, 2022 at 2:03 PM Thank you so much, Vijay:-)

Tom Cunningham August 7, 2022 at 12:11 PM You captured the emotions of a final performance well Edward, I could hear the thunderous applause as she takes her final bow. Tom Edward Ibeh August 7, 2022 at 12:15 PM Thank you very much, Tom:-) I greatly appreciate you dropping by!

Paulette Calasibetta August 7, 2022 at 10:12 AM How deeply moving~your imagery the perfect performance! :)Paulette Edward Ibeh August 7, 2022 at 10:15 AM Thank you so much for visiting and commenting, Paulette:-)