Gregory Richard Barden Poet Roundel

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a childhood memory -

Each afternoon my mom and I would walk
          Two miles along the old lake road to meet
               My siblings' bus, and all the way we'd talk
     How dear, the meager things ...

She'd tutor me with lines that I'd repeat
          A special verse by rote, (tho' I would balk)
               So thus by Friday eve I'd know, complete
     Another sonnet I could proudly mock

These lessons lasted only 'til we'd greet
          My sibs, on the return trip we took stock
               Of all the nature, bright and bittersweet
     How dear, the meager things ...

I so enjoyed those little walks each day
          That aged lake road with forest canopy
               I'll always hear her voice beside me say
     How dear, the meager things ...

Numberless, the instructions, taught to be
          The priceless wisdom used along my way
               While memorizing verse then wearied me
     It's why I'm now this poet, and to stay

Of all life's lessons that I've come to see
          The one most precious I will ne'er betray
               My hand in hers, so safe and so care-free ...
     How dear, the meager things.







~ 1st Place ~  in the "Writing Challenge, Feb 2019, Roundel Form" Poetry Contest, Dear Heart, Judge & Sponsor.

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Christuraj Alex July 10, 2021 at 1:38 AM Beautiful Work. Congratulations!

Jan Allison March 7, 2019 at 6:09 PM such a beautiful flow to your lines Greg, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden July 10, 2019 at 1:31 AM That's very kind of you, Jan, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! :-) <3

Eve Roper March 7, 2019 at 5:27 PM Congratulations on your awesome win, Greg. Hugs Eve ~`* Gregory Richard Barden July 10, 2019 at 1:31 AM Thanks so much, Eve, and hugs to you as well! :o) <3

Constance La France March 6, 2019 at 5:52 PM Greg, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned Roundel~ Gregory Richard Barden July 10, 2019 at 1:31 AM Many kind thanks to you, Constance, this one is special, and I am honored you gave it placement! Blessings! :o) <3

David Drowley March 6, 2019 at 11:55 AM 'Gregory, Congratulations on a well-deserved win!. So very real with perfect walking pace. David :)' Gregory Richard Barden July 10, 2019 at 1:30 AM Thank you so much, David, I greatly appreciate it, my friend! :-)

P.S. Awtry February 25, 2019 at 10:09 PM the flow complemented the peaceful stroll. very nice. :) Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2019 at 11:03 PM That's very kind of you, PS, thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

Anthony Bianco February 25, 2019 at 12:51 AM Hi Greg, Nicely done with such a gentle-effortless flow. Best wishes, Anthony Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2019 at 4:02 AM Thank you so very much, Anthony, I greatly appreciate the kind sentiments - I'm pleased that you enjoyed it! Blessings! :-)