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The Now Continuum Poetry Contest, Sponsor- Unseeking Seeker. Date written: 04/04/2025

I am Buddha... w a l l o w i n g in the refreshing stillness, A lone swan smoothly gliding in the stream of present time. Everything slows to a snail pace; With my mind in repose, i think not of tomorrow, or of yesterday. I plumb the depths of myself, perfectly centering in the now. I l o o k around life, sniffing air like a sandalwood fragrance. I marvel at the beauty of nature. I am peace... like a dove seizing precious moments as tight as a hangman's noose. I treasure them all before the world gets moving again. I i n h a l e my piece of mind like a soft, healing zephyr. I live gloriously free in the present, blissfully grateful to God for all that I have, for waking yet another day. And for my breath.... N O W.

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Date: 4/16/2025 3:23:00 AM
Dear EI, Its so good to see you on winners list! Right next to my name, to share the podium with you is an honor! And youv captured and understood the line of enquiry so well and delivered one that is so soothing for the soul! So meditative , and depicts mindfulness in such eloquence! Pleasure reading your poem! Congratulations on your top win! Well deserved!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/16/2025 3:48:00 AM
Inky, it's indeed an honor sharing the podium with you! Thank you very much for the visit, awesome feedback, congratulations, my friend:-) Same to you!
Date: 4/9/2025 10:48:00 PM
This is an absolute moment of bliss! I can inhale the peace emanating from your thoughts. Beautifully penned. All the best dear Edward.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/10/2025 3:51:00 AM
Thank you very much for the awesome feedback, visit and well-wishes, Valsa;-) God bless.
Date: 4/4/2025 8:33:00 AM
I’m not about Buddha, but I love your majestic write! The gentle relaxing pace of the lone swan and the snail…inhaling sandalwood and life! The gratefulness to God and for your breath N O W. We must always remember that present breath, being present…ahh…it is a present! Fave!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/4/2025 12:48:00 PM
Thank you so very much for the awesome feedback, visit, and the fave, Kim:-) Most obliged, my friend.
Date: 4/4/2025 5:48:00 AM
You've created a perfect zen moment, something the unseeking one will no doubt appreciate edward
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/4/2025 6:05:00 AM
Thank you very much as always, Tom;-)

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