Edward Ibeh Poet Narrative

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Where the Sun Doesn't Shine

Once soul mates, 
                the world was their oyster;
              together, they built paradise 
                        teeming with life. 
          Their life was the stuff of dreams. 

              They were a happy twosome
         who couldn't look more compatible.
             They savored cozy domesticity.
                 Their enviable love grew 
                 strong and tall with time.

       They planned to dream for eternity
        A bright star that hung in their sky 
            had their names written on it
       How drastic the reversal of fortune.
Somehow, they lost that spark they once had.

                 Their happiness eroded. 
                    Like a lucky gambler 
             who goes from rolling sevens
    to suddenly blowing most of his winnings,
   they lost the beautiful dream they created.

               Fate couldn't be more unkind.
          The flowers in their garden wilted.
   Their tasty slice of heaven now tastes bitter.
            The star that shone so bright.
     above them couldn't be more distant now.

  They let paradise slip through their fingers.
          Their romance which used to flow
          like a gentle stream has iced over.
             Now they've found themselves
               where the sun doesn't shine.


Submitted for...
Goldilocks Zone Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Anthony Biaanco 
Date written: 03/30/2021

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Paula Goldsmith April 18, 2021 at 10:36 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Yes, fate can be cruel. Have a blessed day.............. Edward Ibeh April 18, 2021 at 11:05 AM Thank you very much, Paula:-)

Andrea Dietrich April 18, 2021 at 9:39 AM The challenge inspired a beautifully sad story from you, Edward. Congrats in the contest. Edward Ibeh April 18, 2021 at 11:04 AM Thank you so much, Andrea:-)

Jan Allison April 17, 2021 at 4:25 PM Such a sad story Edward. many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Edward Ibeh April 17, 2021 at 10:58 PM Thank you very much for the visit and comment, Jan:-)

Linda Milgate April 2, 2021 at 5:22 PM AS Richard says a sad story repeated over and over again. Nicely told. Hope that we can all find another way as time goes by. Take care. Edward Ibeh April 3, 2021 at 3:13 PM Thank you so much, Linda:-) Blessings, xoxo

Regina Mcintosh April 1, 2021 at 4:19 AM Sad... God bless you always. Love, Gina Edward Ibeh April 1, 2021 at 4:43 AM Indeed! Thanks for dropping by, Regina:-) God bless.

Richard Lamoureux March 31, 2021 at 6:37 AM A good retelling of the original story that continues to repeat itself from generation to generation. Edward Ibeh March 31, 2021 at 7:00 AM Thank you so much for visiting and commenting, Richard:-) Blessings to you!