Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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"To get back to shore, swin against the strong currents of life"--quote by poet

Walking the Razor's Edge

Cursed with misadventure
       and persisting hardship,
  he still walks the razor's edge
        And he walks through
              shards of glass
      with both feet bleeding.

        He's stubbed his toe
      on one too many rocks
            making his way
  through the bumpy pathway
  of life; despite his struggles,
  he remains resolute in spirit.

     He encounters mountains; 
many stand towering over him,
      but he never turns back
        or gets around them.
        He keeps on climbing 
              to the summit.

         Life hasn't been kind.
  It has thrown him curveballs, 
       it has beaten him down
       and tested his resolve,
               yet he smiles
               through it all.


Life's Struggles- Any Form - Updated- Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Date written: 03/04/2021

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Phyllis Babcock March 17, 2021 at 6:11 PM Congratulations on your win. Well done. love phyl Edward Ibeh March 17, 2021 at 6:43 PM Thank you very much, Phyllis:-)

Constance La France March 10, 2021 at 8:44 PM Edward, congratulations on your win in my Life's Struggle contest with this excellent Free Verse poem that speaks of great courage to keep going no matter what and I love the quotes, well done _Constance Edward Ibeh March 10, 2021 at 8:49 PM Thank you so much for my placement, comments and congrats, dear Constance:-) Most obliged.

Paula Goldsmith March 10, 2021 at 7:25 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Churchill was right, keep going. Love your ending, "yet he smiles through it all." How one goes through it, is what makes the difference. I have been through hell more than once and not a nice place to be. Have a blessed day as you write away.................. Edward Ibeh March 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM Thank you very much indeed, Paula:-) Stay blessed, my friend!

Anitha Jayasankar March 10, 2021 at 3:09 AM Great entry with GREAT imagery. Congrats on your TOP win Edward. God bless. ~ Ani Edward Ibeh March 10, 2021 at 3:44 AM Thanks so much, Anitha:-) Have a blessed day!

Paris-Maree Boreham March 10, 2021 at 12:51 AM Beautiful write :) Congratulations on your win Edward Ibeh Edward Ibeh March 10, 2021 at 3:43 AM Thank you very much, Paris-Marie:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 10, 2021 at 12:44 AM - Life isn’t always going to be comprised of sunshine and rainbows - Congratulations on your win, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Edward Ibeh March 10, 2021 at 3:42 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise:-) Well-said and I agree!

Beata Agustin March 9, 2021 at 10:52 PM Wow! Congrats! So inspiring and spirit-propelling toward triumph from the start till the end. God bless you. Edward Ibeh March 10, 2021 at 3:40 AM Thank you for dropping by and commenting, Beata:-)

Regina Mcintosh March 9, 2021 at 6:52 PM This is a blessing to me... I love the way you've written it, the imagery, the insight, the imagination... inspiration at it's finest. I love this write. God bless you always and congrats on your win. Love, Gina Edward Ibeh March 9, 2021 at 8:04 PM Thank you, Regina:-) Glad this one resonated with you!

Unseeking Seeker March 9, 2021 at 6:36 PM “yet he smiles through it all” ~ the secret! Congrats on your to win and thanks for sharing this beautiful poem with us all! Edward Ibeh March 9, 2021 at 8:03 PM Thank you very much, Seeker:-)

Beryl Edmonds March 9, 2021 at 4:40 PM An inspiring free verse Edward, congratulations on the well deserved win... Belle Edward Ibeh March 9, 2021 at 4:58 PM Thank you so much, Belle:-) I appreciate the comments and congrats!

L Milton Hankins March 4, 2021 at 1:34 PM I have a deep feeling of empathy for the subject of this poem. It is very well written. Poignant and compelling. Edward Ibeh March 4, 2021 at 1:36 PM Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, L.Milton:-) God bless.