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* I had a friend who made this very sacrifice ... this is in his memory *

Caught between two storms Payne's Gray painted hurricane A tempest that churns ... inward A girl waits, you see ... Hopes dangling on a new heart The perfect match thrums my chest I have filled life's cup ... Sipped of the sweet and bitter Stained welcomes with its nectar Worked until weary ... Loved to depths and with passion Swum up souls like rivers, sweet Regrets? Yes ... and dreams But if 'twere mine once again I would surely live the same Still, I'm in no rush ... I've gazed the reaper's dim eyes Felt his keen breath on my neck I don't welcome him ... But there's a new life, precious A little cherub, dying ... Let this storm take me One last swim in the cold brine One last gift ... for an angel. ~ 4th Place ~ in the "Fives And Sevens" Poetry Contest, Joseph May, Judge & Sponsor. (Syllables = 5, 7, 7, 5, 7, 7 ... counted at HowManySyllables.com)

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Date: 7/22/2019 6:07:00 AM
Gregory, a fav for me.
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Date: 7/22/2019 5:35:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Gregory :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/21/2019 8:18:00 PM
Congrats!! on your win my poetic bro...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 7/21/2019 6:43:00 PM
This poem is sensitive and beautiful Greg. A life lesson filled with appreciation. Congratulations on your deserving win ! xxoo
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Date: 7/21/2019 5:54:00 PM
Into the misty unknown a storm brews..Very nicely penned Greg..Congrats on your win
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Date: 7/18/2019 8:44:00 PM
brilliant,GREG!!!
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Date: 7/15/2019 12:29:00 PM
Another wonderful write G, your pen flows golden, this is a sure winner!
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Date: 7/14/2019 8:30:00 AM
- An impressive Choka poem, so well written Gregory :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - I just made one verse :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/14/2019 8:53:00 AM
Oh, that's so very sweet of you, Anne-Lise - thank you so much! The best and blessings to you as well, my friend! :o) <3