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We're In This Together

I'll willingly be your beacon of light.
  A shoulder to cry on, and lean on.
  Should you need me, you've got...
             a faithful wingman 
       to muddle through life with.

   Never paddle your canoe far into 
         the turbulent, lonely sea 
         of "I'll mind my business."
    Together we'll navigate through 
 any stormy sea. Your fears are mine.

  Whatever hurts you is also my pain.
   Whatever makes your heart dance
      Is also my joy. Your struggles 
    and troubles, mine. Your burden
  gigantic or infinitesimal, also mine...

 to shoulder. Never feel as if you walk...
the razor's edge alone. You've got me.
   The towering mountain before you
   Is also mine to climb. We're in this
  bumpy journey called life, together.


Submitted for...
"Unity" Old or New for a Prize Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 01/17/2021


STRAND SELECT 8 ,any form ,any theme Poetry Contest. (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date: 01/09/2020

Date written: 08/13/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Murray Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 1:46 PM
So lovely. Someone is lucky to have you Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 1:49 PM
Thank you so much, Jean:-)
Koplin Avatar
January 23, 2021 at 9:06 PM
A very powerful verse Edward, Congrats on your win!
Ibeh Avatar
January 23, 2021 at 9:52 PM
Thank you so much, Mark:-)
Andresen Avatar
January 23, 2021 at 12:12 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely h/m on the winner list, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ibeh Avatar
January 23, 2021 at 9:52 PM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-)
Devonshire Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 5:21 AM
Edward, this is absolutely beautiful! Unfortunately, it exceeds the posted line limit of 4-14 for this contest. Congrats on your honorable mention. Best wishes, Carolyn
Ibeh Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 5:57 AM
Oops, sorry, I should've read the contest description fully! Thanks for the HM placement, Carolyn:-) God bless.
Chiri Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 5:19 PM
Edward congrats on a great win!;)
Ibeh Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 5:24 PM
Thank you so much for your continued support, Brenda:-) I appreciated it!
Roper Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 8:28 PM
Congratulations on your win, Edward. Feelings that I feel over my boys when they hurt or feel joy, now passed on with my grandchildren. Hugs Eve
Ibeh Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 5:20 AM
Thank you, Eve:-)
Merryman Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 9:43 AM
This is beautiful, Edward! Well written and heart-felt. Blessings, Kim
Ibeh Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Thank you, Kim:-)
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