Edward Ibeh Poet Lyric

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The World Around Us

We're so caught up
                             In everyday matters
                         That we often fail to see
                  All that this beautiful world offers
              We're blind to many fascinating sights

              In the world around us, out in nature
                     Even in the concrete jungle
              How often do we pause and listen
To the arresting sounds of nature? To birds singing?
                         How often do we notice... 

               When homeless people smile at us?
We hardly see beyond the pain and sadness in their eyes
    How many times have we missed a shooting star
                    While out in the dead of night?
         Ever see an orchid in full bloom, burrowing...

                    Through a cracked concrete?
                     A spider web covered in dew
                            Glistening in the sun?
    An embarrassment of riches, the beautiful things
                   In life, and in the world around us


STANDARD CONTEST 180,ANY FORM,ANY THEME,UPTO A MAX OF 20 LINES 
Sponsored by Brian Strand (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and posted: 07/26/2018

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Line Gauthier February 25, 2019 at 11:31 PM Beautiful images, Edward. Congrats on your win. Edward Ibeh February 26, 2019 at 5:07 AM Thank you very much, Line:-) Most obliged.

Heidi Sands February 19, 2019 at 7:41 AM I love this poem. I also love to see these things and try to pay attention every day. It helps to live in the moment. Congratulations for your great win :) Edward Ibeh February 19, 2019 at 8:56 AM Thank you so much, Heidi!:-) I echo your sentiments!