Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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The Anchor

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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Eve Roper March 24, 2020 at 2:05 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 ) Edward Ibeh March 24, 2020 at 7:49 PM Thank you so much, Eve:-) I really enjoyed you haibun!

Sam Kauffman March 23, 2020 at 11:35 PM Such a nice tribute to your special one. Love your new form. A richly penned metaphor. Edward Ibeh March 24, 2020 at 5:29 AM Thank you very much, Sam:-)

Vijay Pandit March 23, 2020 at 4:50 PM This is so beautiful and special--enjoyed it, Edward--especially in your own form. Edward Ibeh March 23, 2020 at 8:39 PM Thank you so much, Vijay:-)