Edward Ibeh Poet Tristich

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Unbreakable People

Their will, it could bend like a horseshoe
Up or down; forcefully pulled at both ends
 But it can't be snapped or severed in two

Their spirit, a mighty axe
Wielded with great force
Can't split it in half like firewood

Their fortitude, a sledgehammer 
Can't reduce it to shards of glass
It would bounce off upon impact

Their hopes, misfortune could whip it
Against a bark of a tree in rapid succession
Still, it would remain sturdy, unbroken

Their faith in God, it could drop to Earth
From mountain high, land with a thud  
And still be perfectly intact

The devil tries inexhaustibly
To test it, to break it, and fails 
Spectacularly every time


MID OCTOBER 2018,ANY FORM,ANY THEME UPTO MAX of 20 LINES 
Sponsored by Brian Strand (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and posted: 10/14/2018

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Wendy Watson October 22, 2018 at 4:58 PM Powerful images of determination , strength of character and faith, Edward. Wendy Edward Ibeh October 22, 2018 at 5:25 PM Thank you for the comments and visit, Wendy!:-)

Line Gauthier October 22, 2018 at 4:01 PM Well done, Edward. Congrats on your top win. Edward Ibeh October 22, 2018 at 4:02 PM Thank you so much, Line!:-)

Jesse Rowe October 22, 2018 at 2:42 PM I'm so glad this placed in the contest so I have the chance to find it. Such powerful words to match the indominitable spirit of those you are describing. Edward Ibeh October 22, 2018 at 4:02 PM Thank you very much, Jesse!:-) I'm pleased you liked the poem!