Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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

The Now Continuum

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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Ink Empress April 16, 2025 at 3:23 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! Edward Ibeh April 16, 2025 at 3:48 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!

Valsa George April 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM This is an absolute moment of bliss! I can inhale the peace emanating from your thoughts. Beautifully penned. All the best dear Edward. Edward Ibeh April 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM Thank you very much for the awesome feedback, visit and well-wishes, Valsa;-) God bless.

Kim Rodrigues April 4, 2025 at 8:33 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! Edward Ibeh April 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM Thank you so very much for the awesome feedback, visit, and the fave, Kim:-) Most obliged, my friend.