Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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"Yalto" is a minimalist, semi-staccato, pithy poetry form used to tell a story, make a statement/complete a thought, create an image/paint a vivid portrait, etc. It was invented by yours truly. Lines 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables.

Date written: 05/12/2026

What of Tomorrow?

what matters
            is the present;
right now...
            wallow in it!
look all around you,
            my dear friend;
live free...

swim in your
            moments,
imbibe them.
            e n j o y life;
drink full cups of it!
            watch flowers of today
b  l  o  o  m...

            tomorrow shall come.

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Ink Empress May 12, 2026 at 2:32 PM Dear EI, I needed to read these words today! Such reassurance and soul warming truth; to live freely while we can, to embrace today, swim in our moments, to bloom and not wait for tomorrow! I love love it! A fave this is for me! And i would love to try this form! Sending you light always Edward Ibeh May 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM Thank you very much for the lovely visit and feedback, Inky. I appreciate the fave, my friend.

Lin Lane May 12, 2026 at 8:56 AM Edward, your Yalto certainly does make a statement with its offer of great advice. Edward Ibeh May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM Thank very much, Lin:-)