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RIP, Jean Valentine - Edward Ibeh's Blog

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Edward
Easy-going, Diligent, Creative, and Spiritual
Brother of Stephen, Mildred, and Jeanette 
Lover of Nature, Women, and Poetry
Who feels Pain, Love, and Empathy
Who fears The Unknown, Snakes, and Heights
I would like to see The Eiffel Tower, El Castillo, and The Great Wall of China
Resident of Moravia Park Drive, Maryland
Ibeh

For the most part, I'm a romantic poet, but I also venture into satire, humor, nature, spirituality, existentialism, etc. I don't shy away from the sad and dark themes as well. I started writing poetry in November 2006. However, after losing my poetry notebook with about 135 poems in early 2009, I lost my passion for poetry completely. I was jobless for almost a year due to the recession of 2014, during that time period, I reignited my passion for poetry to stave off boredom. I discovered Poetrysoup and started posting my poems in 2016. The first poem I posted, "Wings of A Butterfly." My poems "Sing To Me, Nightingale", "Unfulfilled Dream" and "A Waxing Crescent" appeared in the first issue of Poesis Online Journal. My biography and poem "Musings of An Aging Man"  features in the "My Poet Friends" section of Emile Pinet's poetry book, "A Match In The Dark." My poems "Say You Will," "Winds of Night," and "Echo Chasing" appeared in the "PS: It's Poetry" Anthology." My poems "Apogee of Grief", "To Be Loved" and "Sweet on You" appeared in the "PS: It's Still Poetry, Volume 2" Anthology." My poems "Ambling Through The Meadow" and "Depression" appeared in the "Reflections on the Important Things" anthology.

I'm currently working as a Lot Associate at The Home Depot.

I'm a Navy Veteran.

I'm Nigerian-American born in Lima, Ohio in October 28th, 1976.

I grew up mostly in Baltimore, Maryland.

I'm married to a wonderful woman(and Registered Nurse!), Helen.

I have a baby daughter named Isabelle.

Graduated from Lake Clifton Campus(formerly Lake Clifton Eastern High School), Baltimore, Maryland in 1995.
Graduated from Essex Community College in 2003 and Brightwood College(formerly TESST College of Technology) in 2005.
Certifications: Electronics Technology, Telecommunications, Fiber-Optics/Copper Network Cabling.

 

 

RIP, Jean Valentine

Blog Posted:1/8/2021 6:58:00 AM
Just learned that one of the poetic giants that influenced me has died. I'm sure many of you have heard of her. If you haven't, google her, discover her. A one-of-a-kind poetess! You're missed, Jean...


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Alexis
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Date: 1/11/2021 2:58:00 PM
Hi Edward, I am sorry to hear about this. I’m not familiar with her work. I’ll have to look her up. I am sorry for your loss- Alexis
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Thomas
Date: 1/9/2021 2:17:00 PM
Sorry to hear; I'll have to look her up.
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 1/8/2021 5:51:00 PM
I went just now and saw Soup had a few samples of her work. Thanks for letting us know about this. I had not heard of her before. When you are influenced greatly by someone, it's so sad to hear of their death.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/9/2021 1:09:00 AM
You're welcome, Andrea:-) She's gone but she has left a treasure trove of masterworks behind!
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Jan
Allison
Date: 1/8/2021 5:02:00 PM
Im not au fait with her work, a lovely tribute Edward i am sure she would have been thrilled to know how she influenced your style:-) hugs jan xx
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/9/2021 1:11:00 AM
Thank you, Jan:-) Valentine was a brilliant, award-winning poetess. She was quite prolific as well
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Vijay
Pandit
Date: 1/8/2021 2:21:00 PM
I join you, Edward, in your condolences for your beloved poetess. I read some of her poems--and I see her influence in your writing--that is a great tribute from you to her.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/8/2021 3:36:00 PM
Thank you, Vijay:-) I'm glad you've discovered her!
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Gary
Radice
Date: 1/8/2021 10:59:00 AM
That's really sad news Edward. I look forward to reading a possible future tribute to her from your gifted pen. Cheers - Gary
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/8/2021 11:37:00 AM
Turns out she's been gone for at least a week before her death was announced publicly. I plan on penning a clerihew on her in the future, Gary.
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Constance
La France
Date: 1/8/2021 9:25:00 AM
Edward, sorry for the loss of a poet who influenced your writing has passed, but her words will be forever _Constance
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/8/2021 10:37:00 AM
True indeed, Constance! Hopefully more people here check out her work.
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Brian
Strand
Date: 1/8/2021 8:26:00 AM
Edward,checked a few of her poems,noting some obits etc described her as a minimalist.What did you learn from her styl in particular?
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/8/2021 10:33:00 AM
I give her credit for helping me create my minimalist poetry form, "Yalto." I'm a fan of her work. Her poems are powerful and packed with imagery and wit.

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Date Posted: 10/17/2022 4:27:00 PM
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Date Posted: 10/11/2022 8:05:00 AM
"This or That, Vol.13" Poetry contest is judged.
Date Posted: 9/4/2022 9:40:00 AM
Congrats to "This or That, Vol.12" poetry contest winners!
Date Posted: 7/3/2022 8:14:00 AM
My first poetry book is out!
Date Posted: 6/15/2022 2:04:00 PM
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Date Posted: 6/8/2022 5:28:00 AM
I had to step away.
Date Posted: 5/29/2022 2:19:00 PM
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Date Posted: 4/23/2022 8:22:00 PM
Congrats to "This or That, Vol.11" winners!
Date Posted: 4/23/2022 7:08:00 AM
"Pick-A-Title, Vol 29 Poetry Contest" is judged.
Date Posted: 3/27/2022 9:32:00 AM

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