Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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Unfulfilled Dream

a decayed
                            unfulfilled dream 
                                  of mine
                             an antique coin
                            that has oxidized 
                               on both sides
                                     coated 
                             brown and green
                                      as if 
                                dry gangrene
                                    has set in 
                              on a dead tissue
                            no longer flickering 
                                       light
                          when kissed by the sun


                                   (Yalto)


Patina Poetry Contest/Winner(10th Place)
Sponsored by Anthony Slausen
Date written and posted: 06/30/2018

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Christuraj Alex June 24, 2021 at 12:54 AM Congratulations!

Constance La France May 6, 2020 at 11:37 AM Edward, I love all your Yaltos but this one is my favorite _Constance Edward Ibeh May 6, 2020 at 12:39 PM It's mine as well, Constance:-) This poem is really special to me. Thanks for the lovely visit, my friend!

Brenda Chiri January 26, 2020 at 4:53 AM Edward congrats on your top win!;) Edward Ibeh January 26, 2020 at 5:15 AM Thank you very much, Brenda;-)

Sam Kauffman January 25, 2020 at 7:09 PM Stunning images, my friend! Congratulations on this powerfully stated theme! Edward Ibeh January 25, 2020 at 9:31 PM Thank you, Sam:-)

Eve Roper August 27, 2018 at 7:25 PM Wonderful poem and fantastic form.... Edward Ibeh August 27, 2018 at 8:16 PM Thank you very much, Eve!:-)

Susan Gentry July 4, 2018 at 10:56 PM Congratulations on your win. Well done! Edward Ibeh July 5, 2018 at 6:29 AM Thank you so much, Susan!:-)

Line Gauthier July 4, 2018 at 10:35 PM Congrats on your win, Edward. Well done. Edward Ibeh July 5, 2018 at 6:28 AM Thank you very much, Line!

Eve Roper July 4, 2018 at 2:47 PM Wonderful poem, Edward, love the imagery".. .. Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve Edward Ibeh July 4, 2018 at 4:55 PM Thank you so much, Eve!:-) Happy July 4th!

Susan Ashley July 3, 2018 at 10:57 PM Wow! Edward, your write is expressed with poetic power and metaphoric beauty. Absolutely amazing! Congratulations on your wonderful win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Edward Ibeh July 4, 2018 at 8:50 AM Thank you so much, Susan!:-) Glad you loved my newly created form!

Carrie Richards July 3, 2018 at 2:59 PM Wow...."as if dry gangrene has set in..." Amazing comparisons here Edward! I'm taken by the power of this small poem ! Well done! Edward Ibeh July 3, 2018 at 5:56 PM Thank you so much, Carrie!:-)

Gershon Wolf July 3, 2018 at 2:35 PM Edward, you took the shine right off of my 'ancient coins' collection...Congrats on your placement in the contest! ~ Gershon Edward Ibeh July 3, 2018 at 5:59 PM Thank you, Gershon:-) I wish I had such a collection!

Lyric Man June 30, 2018 at 7:20 AM Edward.. So glad I had the opportunity to read your interesting and beautifully crafted poem this morning. I'm heading home from a road gig today and won't have this chance again for a while. Happy Weekend! Edward Ibeh June 30, 2018 at 8:05 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and visit, LM!:-) This is a form I just created! Happy weekend to you, too!