Poetry is me. I am poetry.

Dive: Artist - Writer (Poet)
Description: Writes poems
Level: Level 1
Level Requirements: Has written a poem
Certified On: May 9, 2025

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Name: Abubakar Ibrahim Break Diving Level: Recruit Number of Certified Dives: 1 From: Nigeria In: Nigeria

1. When and Why Did You Decide to Pursue This Dive At This Level? What was your inspiration and motivation?

Poetry is my way of expressing emotions and thoughts. I have loved it since secondary school days using it to connect with others and make sense of the world around me. poetry is the art of unspoken feelings.
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2. How Long Did It Take For You To Accomplish This Dive At This Level From The Day You Decided To Pursue It, And Why Did It Take That Long?

It took about 3–5 months due to the time, energy, and focus required. Writing and refining my work took effort, and finding the right audience to share it with was a challenge.

3. What Was The Hardest Part About Achieving This Particular Dive Level?

Sharing my work and facing criticism was tough. Finding inspiration and structuring ideas into finished pieces was another challenge.

4. What Was The Easiest Part About Achieving This Particular Dive Level?

My passion made the process enjoyable and access to online communities made learning and sharing easier.

5. What Is Your Advice For Someone Who Is Pursuing This Dive And Level?

Keep it simple and practice often. Embrace criticism—it helps you grow. Choose the right platforms to share your work, and never let anyone tell you that you can’t do it.

6. What Are Some Of The Best Resources You Recommend to Those Pursuing This Dive At This Level, And Why Do You Recommend Them? Please Include Relevant Weblinks, If Applicable.

Poetry soup - large poetry community
Facebook (poet corner) - large poetry community

Resource 1: Poetry soup - Community of poetry lovers and poets.

Resource 2: Family friends poems - Large poetry community

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7. Tell Us A Story Of One Of Your Adventures While Pursuing This Dive (At This Level).

One time, I hesitated to share a poem on Facebook, fearing it wasn’t good enough. But when I finally did, the response was overwhelming. It reminded me that self-doubt is the biggest obstacle, and sometimes, the words we fear the most are the ones people need to hear.

8. What Evidence Did You Submit to Prove You Met the Requirements for This Dive and Level?

I posted my poems on break diving community platform.

Here is one of them:

Oh, bittersweet friend,
I crave your touch,
But know your price is high.

You poison my veins,
But dull the pain,
And I drink you all the same.

You're my savior and bane,
My fleeting escape,
And I can't let you go.

9. Will You Be Pursuing The Next Level For This Dive? If Yes, Why? If Not, Why Not?

Yes. Poetry is a part of me, and I see no reason to stop. Every poem is a step forward, a new way to express, reflect, and grow. The journey never really ends.

10. What is the Break Diver's Creed?

No Rules. No Excuses. No Regrets.

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And having made this post, and provided adequate evidence to the dive committee, Abubakar Ibrahim is now hereby certified by Break Diving, Inc. as: Artist - Writer (Poet) - Level 1. Congratulations ! Thank you for being an inspiration to others!

Certificate number: 574

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