Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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You, Looking At Me

                      You, looking at me
             Come and let me look closely
              To see what's behind those 
         Eloquent eyes, restlessly dancing
                     Bleeding ruby-red
           With indecipherable meanings

        Are you happy, sad, or in-between? 
       Do your eyes reveal wholeheartedly
       Your inner turmoil and untold secrets? 
       Your virtues, vices and cardinal sins? 
    Your scars and demons? Will they explain 
       The answer behind the answer of you? 

              Come closer and let me peek
      Longingly into the window of your soul
            What stories do your eyes tell?  
     Do they speak of love and understanding? 
               Perhaps pain and sadness? 
                Care or cold indifference? 

           Will your eyes pierce through
          My heart like a Cupid's bayonet
        And wrap my soul in plenary bliss
        Like a pleased dog wagging its tail? 
              Will they make my soul sing
      When you lovingly gaze into my eyes? 


Date written: 05/12/2018

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Christuraj Alex January 26, 2022 at 10:14 PM "Do your eyes reveal wholeheartedly Your inner turmoil and untold secrets?" - So many beautiful romantic as well as love-filled questions. Congratulations! Edward Ibeh January 27, 2022 at 5:21 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 2:53 PM I absolutely adore the quote you used to accompany the poem Edward, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ibeh December 12, 2018 at 4:27 PM Thank you, Jan!:-) Much appreciated.

Carolyn Devonshire December 12, 2018 at 4:56 AM Edward, I love the provocative questions posed to this alluring woman throughout your wonderful entry. Congratulations on your second-place win! Competition was great and your entry was among the best. Best wishes, Carolyn Edward Ibeh December 12, 2018 at 5:33 AM Thank you so much for placing me, Carolyn!:-) Much obliged.

Susan Gentry July 4, 2018 at 11:57 AM Back to congratulate you again for your win again with this beautiful poem. So true, eyes speak volumes. Great poem. Edward Ibeh July 4, 2018 at 4:36 PM Thanks again for the wonderful support, Susan!:-) I really appreciate it!

Beautiful Scars July 3, 2018 at 6:35 AM so beautiful! passionate and romantic, beautifully expressed...thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Edward Ibeh July 3, 2018 at 11:55 AM Thank you so much for placing me, Laura!:-) Much love...

Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 4:59 PM Yes, through eyes we can see the soul! Beautiful poem, Edward. Congratulations on your fine placement. Sandra Edward Ibeh May 22, 2018 at 7:18 PM I really appreciate your wonderful comments, Sandra! You're so kind. Thank you!:-)

Susan Gentry May 19, 2018 at 10:52 PM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful poem. Edward Ibeh May 20, 2018 at 8:01 AM A heartfelt thanks for your kind remarks, Susan!*hugs*

Line Gauthier May 19, 2018 at 9:11 PM Lovely inquisitive and sensuous poem, Edward. Edward Ibeh May 20, 2018 at 8:07 AM Many thanks, Line:-) I deeply appreciate your comment!

Heidi Sands May 19, 2018 at 1:20 PM They eyes tell a lot Edward. Well written :) Edward Ibeh May 20, 2018 at 8:11 AM A hearty thanks for your wonderful compliment, Heidi!;-)

Joseph May May 14, 2018 at 3:39 PM The eyes can speak when there is silence...Well penned Edward Edward Ibeh May 14, 2018 at 3:53 PM Thank you so much, Joseph! Much appreciated:-)