Then You Came Along

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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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             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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Tom Woody

Date: 6/24/2025 6:08:00 AM

Found it. Competent reading Edward. If I were to make a recommendation for the next one try putting some emotion and flair into it. Check out my piece - Life is a song, for some ideas. Also listen to Andrea's placed poem. Thanks for supporting the contest mate

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/24/2025 7:49:00 AM

You're welcome, Tom:-) Checked out your piece, yep, that's the way to do a recital! It's a fave. I greatly appreciate the advice and recommendations, my friend.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/22/2022 11:41:00 PM

An outstanding write, Edward ~ congrats on coming out with your book.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/23/2022 10:48:00 AM

Thank you very much, Seeker:-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/16/2022 5:32:00 AM

How heartfelt and romantic, Edward! No wonder she loved it. BIG congrats again on your new book.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/16/2022 7:33:00 AM

Thank you very much, Vijay:-) most appreciated, my friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/30/2021 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Love how you added the note about your wife. Have a blessed day..............

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/30/2021 9:26:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula:-) God bless.

Carol Mitra

Date: 3/27/2021 11:55:00 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
Date: 3/28/2021 3:03:00 AM

I appreciate the wonderful feedback, Carol:-) I'm glad this resonated with you. Have a blessed day, my friend!