Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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'Tis Nineseventeenpm

'Tis nineseventeenPM!
On the balcony, in a rocking chair
In full twilight surrender
Savoring this wonderous time capsule
This moment of captivating tranquility 
So soothing I wish It would freeze in time

Sweet nineseventeenPM!
Not quite my bedtime
But I know Morpheus will soon come calling
The wind out here whispering inconceivable secrets 
To trees darker than the night sky
Crickets are chirping beneath the moon

Magical nineseventeenPM!
I wish for many more moments like this 
Moths are darting about the lightbulb above me
Oh, what a night! I wish Asteria would appear before me
And strum her lyre under this twinkling 
Canopy of innumerous twilight stars

So long, nineseventeenPM!
The nightjar that sings for me has flown away
I feel the arms of Morpheus enfolding me now
I don't want to fight my sleepy eyes
I intend to revisit you again at nineseventeenPM tomorrow
Glory the sky with even more stars! 



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BRIAN'S SELECT B, Any Form, Any Theme Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date: 06/11/2020

nineseventeenPM Poetry Contest/Winner(6th Place)
Sponsored by: John Lawless 
Date written and posted: 06/24/2018

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Gideon Idudje June 11, 2020 at 9:32 AM Yelooo Bravoooo Fecilitation E. Edward Ibeh June 11, 2020 at 11:46 AM I'm glad you liked this, Gideon:-) Have a blessed day!

Susan Gentry July 17, 2018 at 7:59 AM Back to congratulate you on your win. Great imagery, well written. Well done!! :) Edward Ibeh July 17, 2018 at 1:42 PM Thank you, Susan!

Viv Wigley July 15, 2018 at 11:07 AM Lovely piece, and very personal. Much enjoyed. Congrats on your win, Edward. Regards, Viv Edward Ibeh July 16, 2018 at 6:16 AM Thank you, Viv!:-)

Eve Roper July 14, 2018 at 11:01 AM Congratulations on your awesome win. Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh July 14, 2018 at 11:26 AM Thank you so much, Eve! xoxo

Dale Gregory Cozart July 14, 2018 at 10:07 AM Beautiful imagery. Congrats! Edward Ibeh July 14, 2018 at 10:11 AM Thank you very much, Dale!

Haley Fisher July 14, 2018 at 8:42 AM Congratulations! Beautiful. Creates a desire for it to be nineseventeenPM again. Edward Ibeh July 14, 2018 at 9:51 AM Thank you very much, Haley!:-)

James Inman July 14, 2018 at 7:54 AM A lovely write Edward, you've set a beautiful scene. Edward Ibeh July 14, 2018 at 8:21 AM Thank you so much, James!

John Lawless July 14, 2018 at 7:32 AM Beautifully written Edward. A moment captured, savored, and shared. Thanks for participating in the contest Edward Ibeh July 14, 2018 at 7:40 AM Thank you very much for placing me, John!:-) I'm quite humbled...

Susan Gentry July 3, 2018 at 4:58 PM Good luck in the contest. I didn't know how to go with this one. Your's is so creative with wonderful imagery. Should be a winner. Edward Ibeh July 3, 2018 at 6:21 PM Thank you very much for the support, Susan! I'm always cautiously optimistic when I enter contests. I can only hope it does win:-)

Lyric Man June 25, 2018 at 6:44 AM Edward.. I loved reading your poem over a cup of hot coffee this morning. Your write is interesting and it was a joy to read! Edward Ibeh June 25, 2018 at 3:33 PM Thank you so much, Dave!:-)