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A "closest to my heart" poem, submitted for...

Prisoner of Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Ink Empress.

Date originally written: 02/16/2020

I can no longer touch you But here you are, still Oh, how remnants of you continue to cling! You're the motes I see dancing in the sunbeam Your eyes will never again meet mine But here you are, still You're the gentle wind that continues to blow the stormclouds out of my sky. I'll never again hear your voice But here you are, still You're the rays of the sun beaming down like a thousand moonbleams over my stygian abyss You're forever out of sight But here you are, still You'll always be on my mind, and in my heart; I still see you in dreams undreamt, in stars above. So, you see, Dad, although... I can no longer touch you, Your eyes will never again meet mine, I'll never again hear your voice, and you're forever out of sight, You're still here with me in spirit. You never really left.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/6/2025 10:20:00 AM

WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. FAV for me.... Have a blessed day with your win................

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/6/2025 4:49:00 PM

Thank you so much for your congratulations, and fave, Paula:-)

Ink Empress

Date: 4/6/2025 4:05:00 AM

Dear EI, This is such a poignant and soulfully moving and heartfelt poem woven in such a poetic manner. I see now why it is close to your heart too, i couldnt guess this was written by you, and i am so sorry for your loss, and grief often inspires us to write our best poems and this is definitely one of my most faves from you. I felt the emotions and sincerity of your voice and the way youve written in a descriptive manner is truly impressive and soul stirring! Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on your top win! Well deserved

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/6/2025 4:32:00 AM

Thank you so very much for your wonderful feedback, condolences, congratulations, and fave, Inky. It means the world to me, my friend.

John Hamilton

Date: 1/5/2021 6:58:00 PM

Another beautiful write Edward, although of somber note, thanks for the entry and congrats!

John Hamilton
Date: 1/6/2021 3:12:00 PM

Strange how things go sometimes, I read this yesterday and my father passed away a few hours later, just what I needed to read (I guess)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/5/2021 9:15:00 PM

Thank you so much for my placement and the congrats, John:-) Most obliged.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/22/2020 4:13:00 PM

I feel the grieving in this well penned poem. A beautiful tribute, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/22/2020 4:53:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line:-) Most obliged.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/17/2020 7:12:00 AM

Your verses become more powerful with each progressive stanza and the final stanza spells the essence of your poem. Many can relate to this feeling--especially for a departed beloved.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/17/2020 8:50:00 AM

Glad you loved my poem, Vijay:-) Many thanks for dropping by!