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What Poetry Means To Me

Poetry is my catharsis, my passion, my escape  

    The golden spoon which I use to stir souls

    Poetry means sharing my gift of creativity 

     To inspire, to purge, to reveal, to weave

          A tapestry of deeply felt emotions

    To lift the veil concealing my true essence

 Poetry means tossing my imagination in the air

      Letting it take flight like the bald eagle

 To wonderfully moonlit, or even dark, places

        To discover unforeseen epiphanies 





Poetry On Poetry Muse Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Beata Agustin
Date submitted: 04/25/2022


What Does Poetry Mean To You Poetry Contest/Winner(1st Place)
Sponsored by Alexis Y.*
Date written and posted: 10/24/2016

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2016

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Eve Roper Date: 5/1/2022 12:40:00 PM Congratulations on a wonderful write for Beata’s contest. Blessings to you Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/2/2022 5:08:00 AM Thank you very much, Eve:-)

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/29/2022 7:04:00 PM Together with thought-provoking definitions and reflections, you have brought about your passion for poetry. Beautiful. Congratulations! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 4/29/2022 8:48:00 PM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Beata Agustin Date: 4/29/2022 7:47:00 AM Congrats! Thanks for your participation, making this poetic occasion jubilant. Belated Poetry Day, dear poet. God bless you. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 4/29/2022 1:05:00 PM Thanks so much for my placement and your wonderful feedback, Beata:-) I'm humbled.

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 12/21/2021 9:30:00 PM Wow, awesome pen... "to weave a tapestry of deeply felt emotions"... enjoyed reading your inspiring words.. on what poetry means to you... Thanks for sharing information about this poem, in Constance's blog... Merry Christmas to you and yours... God bless... ~ Ani Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 12/22/2021 7:44:00 AM Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback a lovely visit, Ani:-) Merry Christmas to you, too!

L Milton Hankins Date: 12/21/2021 1:34:00 PM I'm so happy I finally found your poem, Edward. It is magical in its form and substance. I can tell you, if I were teaching a class on creative writing today, I'd plan to put your poem on the cover of my syllabus! Exquisite writing...and you are still writing fine, moving lines, my friend. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 12/21/2021 1:38:00 PM Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Milt:-) I appreciate it, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/21/2021 12:38:00 PM wow, this is GREAT work, Edward and shows us exactly in a very creative style why poetry is so important to you! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 12/21/2021 1:40:00 PM Thank you very much for the lovely comments and visit, Andrea:-) Most obliged.

Constance La France Date: 12/21/2021 6:45:00 AM Edward, I absolutely love this poem, your words could be mine, it is a wonderful tapestry of what poetry means to you and many others. And I am so happy it won a deserving First place in the two contests it was entered into, congratulations. Your presentation is perfection also, you are a talented writer! Seasons Greetings ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 12/21/2021 10:28:00 AM Thank you very much for the compliments and visit, Constance:-) Seasons greetings to you, too!

Line Gauthier Date: 4/22/2020 4:08:00 PM Back with more congrats ~ a poem in touch with your soul and god-given talent. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 4/22/2020 4:46:00 PM Thank you very much, Line:-)

Susan Gentry Date: 8/10/2018 1:01:00 PM Congratulations on your win. Profound and inspiring. Well done! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/10/2018 2:32:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan!:-)

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/9/2018 9:11:00 PM Best wishes and congrats for your win in Brian's contest, Edward - great stuff! Keep up the wonderful work, my friend! :-) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/10/2018 11:24:00 AM Wow, coming from one of my favorite PS poets, that means an awful lot!. Thank you so much, Gregory!:-)

Fauxcroft Wade Date: 8/7/2018 7:05:00 AM congratulations on your win. Faux Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/7/2018 11:54:00 AM Thank you so much, Faux!

Sandra Haight Date: 8/6/2018 3:39:00 PM Beautifully written, Edward. You have valued the meaning of poetry so eloquently! Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/6/2018 5:46:00 PM Thank you very much, Sandra!

Line Gauthier Date: 8/6/2018 3:06:00 PM Congrats on your beautiful poem well deserving of gold medals, Edward. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/6/2018 5:45:00 PM Thank you so much, Line!

Alexis Y. Date: 11/27/2016 2:32:00 PM Hi Edward, You did a great job in expressing what means to you. Congratulations on your placement in my contest: -) Alexis Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 12/2/2016 10:50:00 PM Thank you, Alexis. I really appreciate you placing me!:-) Happy holidays...

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 10/25/2016 5:45:00 AM True write! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 10/25/2016 8:27:00 AM Thanks, Abdullah. I enjoyed reading yours, too. Good luck to both of us in the contest!:-)