Gregory Richard Barden Poet Couplet

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a Monday's rain -

thus is born, a vestal week
          heaven's weep on windows, streak

holds for most, a Monday, dreary
          yet, those oyster clouds, so teary

drench my essence with elation
          aliment for Earth's hydration

carried in these serous beads
          all that sates creation's needs

rills feed rivers - rivers, oceans
          how can there be sad emotions

amidst these miracles, so plain
          wondrous drops of summer rain?

     no ...

such days for me are harbingers
          of all the bounty that occurs

when we find within the storms
          that sunshine comes ... in many forms.

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Kim Merryman July 30, 2021 at 9:08 AM An ode to liquid sunshine! An excellent write, Greg! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman July 29, 2021 at 8:54 AM Congratulations Greg! Having grown up in the northwest your poem hits home like an ode to liquid sunshine! Love the surprise in the last couplet!

Christuraj Alex July 29, 2021 at 3:54 AM A Beautifully created Couplet. Congratulations on your win!

Unseeking Seeker July 28, 2021 at 7:27 PM An outstanding write, as always, Gregory! Congrats on your win

Line Gauthier March 2, 2018 at 8:40 PM Back with more congrats, Gregory. Well done. Gregory Richard Barden December 24, 2018 at 12:52 AM Thank you, Line! :-)

Gershon Wolf February 28, 2018 at 10:09 AM Your poetic form is so breathtaking, yet so clear, while not overstated in any way---a tad understated actually, with ocean-depths of meaning swimming right underneath the tantalizing surface. This is a poem!! Bravo! To me, it's the prize of the first prize trophy winners! Best wishes, Gershon Gregory Richard Barden March 1, 2018 at 4:19 PM This is such a wonderfully thoughtful and kind comment, Gershon, and I thank you so much, my friend ... I'm so happy you enjoyed this one - it is special to me! Blessings! :-)

Jean Murray February 26, 2018 at 11:13 AM As one who reads on a stormy Portuguese holiday Monday, you bring my sunshine with this little ray Greg. Gregory Richard Barden February 27, 2018 at 8:07 AM Oh, that's so very nice of you, Jean ... there's nothing better than bringing sunshine to another's rainy day - what a wonderful comment - you made my day, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier February 24, 2018 at 7:20 PM Beautiful poem, Gregory. Congrats on your win. Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2018 at 7:12 AM Very sweet of you to say so, Line ... thank you muchly, friend! <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 23, 2018 at 8:09 AM Beautiful ink my friend. <3 Gregory Richard Barden February 24, 2018 at 2:27 AM Many kind thanks, Dear Mo ... <3

Probir Gupta February 23, 2018 at 7:10 AM Congratulations, Greg, on your nice win of this great poem ... Gregory Richard Barden February 24, 2018 at 2:27 AM Thank you very much, Probir - blessings, my friend! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 23, 2018 at 6:16 AM - Congratulations on your win, Gregory :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :) Gregory Richard Barden February 24, 2018 at 2:27 AM So kind of you, Anne-Lise - I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend! Happy Weekend to you! :-) <3

Silent One February 23, 2018 at 6:10 AM A deep write with some great lines Gregory.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Gregory Richard Barden February 24, 2018 at 2:26 AM Thank you very much, S1 ... enjoyed this write very much, and a fun contest. I'm honored that you found it worthy.