Edward Ibeh Poet Lyric

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Submitted on 05/19/2025 for... Your Best Audio Poem Poetry Contest. Sponsor - Tom Woody Originally written: 02/24/2019

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Then You Came Along

             in the pursuit of shadows
         i found myself lost in darkness,
                  then you came along
         shining your light so I could see

         ensnared in a cobweb of despair....

           the more I tried to break free;
          the more entangled I became,
                 then you came along
               and helped pry me loose

        my heart, adrift, floated waywardly
   from sea to sea in search of a safe harbor,
                  then you came along
            and made it a home in yours

        my faith, at the mercy of the wind;
            a leaf blown every which way,
                  then you came along
           and anchored it to the ground

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Unseeking Seeker June 22, 2022 at 11:41 PM An outstanding write, Edward ~ congrats on coming out with your book. Edward Ibeh June 23, 2022 at 10:48 AM Thank you very much, Seeker:-)

Vijay Pandit June 16, 2022 at 5:32 AM How heartfelt and romantic, Edward! No wonder she loved it. BIG congrats again on your new book. Edward Ibeh June 16, 2022 at 7:33 AM Thank you very much, Vijay:-) most appreciated, my friend.

Paula Goldsmith March 30, 2021 at 9:15 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Love how you added the note about your wife. Have a blessed day.............. Edward Ibeh March 30, 2021 at 9:26 AM Thank you so much, Paula:-) God bless.

Carol Mitra March 27, 2021 at 11:55 PM I cannot express in words how beautiful this poem is and resonated deep for me...Thanks and Congrats for such a stunning piece...Best wishes Edward :) Edward Ibeh March 28, 2021 at 3:03 AM I appreciate the wonderful feedback, Carol:-) I'm glad this resonated with you. Have a blessed day, my friend!

Constance La France March 27, 2021 at 4:47 PM Edward, congratulations on your win in my challenge, A Meaning Poem, and that is exactly what you gave me, well done _Constance Edward Ibeh March 27, 2021 at 5:29 PM Thank you so much for my placement and the congrats, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Line Gauthier February 27, 2019 at 10:18 PM Back with much deserved congrats on your win, Edward. Edward Ibeh February 28, 2019 at 5:33 AM Thanks again, Line!:-)

Juliet Ligon February 26, 2019 at 4:54 PM Beautiful expression of the saving grace of a stable, loving relationship. Edward Ibeh February 27, 2019 at 3:52 AM Thank you, Juliet!

Line Gauthier February 24, 2019 at 4:54 PM Love your poem. A FAVE with me, Edward. Edward Ibeh February 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM Thank you very much, Line!:-) Glad you liked it enough to fav it!