Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

Use As Fuel

To those naysayers telling you
"You're bound to fail,"
Respond with "Watch me!"
Use their words of doom
As fuel for inspiration
To aim higher for the stars.
Each time they employ tactics
To dismantle your
Painstakingly constructed dreams.
Each time they sound 
The death knell against you,
Simply keep on walking toward
The practical goals 
you've set for yourself,
Step by step
Keep laying 
the foundation of your dreams
Brick by brick
For your detractors 
Have given you the blueprint 
To build much bigger dreams.
Each time they attempt 
To extinguish the burning flame 
Within you
With words of disapproval,
Use them 
As fuel for inspiration
To prove them wrong.
Unbeknownst to them, they feed 
Your dogged determination
Like kindlings to a bonfire.



My Muse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh
Date written: 1/4/2023

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Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2023 at 4:46 PM a very interesting and creative take on the topic, Edward. Very well done. Edward Ibeh January 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM Thank you very much, Andrea:-)

Caren Krutsinger January 5, 2023 at 9:03 PM This is exactly write! " my detractors have given me The blueprint To build much bigger dreams." Happy New Year my friend! a Edward Ibeh January 6, 2023 at 6:23 AM Thank you so much, Caren:-) Happy New Year to you, too!

Mystic Rose Rose January 5, 2023 at 3:18 PM lol what a strong resilient spirit you own dear Edward, we'd be wise to follow your example here, :) Edward Ibeh January 6, 2023 at 6:22 AM Thank you very much, Vienna:-)