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The anchor... that weighs me down that's YOU. I am a boat and you, the mooring with strong ropes... latched on... to me, lest... I drift... out to sea. Stay tethered... forever to me! The dropped anchor to my... ship! That's always you, babe. (Yalto) "Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly Line 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables STRAND CHOICE Z,any form,any theme Poetry Contest (Winner: Honorable Mention) Sponsored by Brian Strand 04/03/2020 Date written: 03/23/2020

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Date: 3/24/2020 2:05:00 PM
great form, Edward, some would say an anchor that keeps a person form doing things that you might hate, but here of love very moving. Thank you so very much for enjoying my story, ( Haibun )
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2020 7:49:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve:-) I really enjoyed you haibun!
Date: 3/23/2020 11:35:00 PM
Such a nice tribute to your special one. Love your new form. A richly penned metaphor.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2020 5:29:00 AM
Thank you very much, Sam:-)
Date: 3/23/2020 4:50:00 PM
This is so beautiful and special--enjoyed it, Edward--especially in your own form.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/23/2020 8:39:00 PM
Thank you so much, Vijay:-)

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