Home » Poems » Gregory Richard Barden » Abandon

Gregory Richard Barden | + Follow Poet |

Abandon

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Gregory Richard Barden.

Image result for moonlight through blinds

Sleepless ... tossed like pillows, our sleep number slumber so sweetly disturbed ... pretzel limbs, twisted soft and warm ... we tear torrid tunnels through Egyptian cotton ... Swimming, deep, the louvered moonbeams, properly peeled and cologned-to-taste ... hot-striped like a naughty tiger, (from your almond nails) ... A fire on my skin inflames to the core, mouth-to-flesh-to-mouth ... manic handfuls, served al dente' ... your tangy, sticky-sweet nectar, we share like an aged and smoky bourbon ... Mixed in our kiss with your herbal tresses, imbibed as a potion, sublime ... we flail our forms, frantic - thoughts, flavors, feelings, urges, curves, wants ... Swirled in a moonlit concoction, aflame ... tumbling and surging together, a single sultry beast, with but one selfish design ... abandon. ~ 3rd Place ~ in the "Sleepless - Old Or New" Poetry Contest, Carolyn Devonshire, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Contest 455 any form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 8th Place ~ in the "Abandon 2" Poetry Contest, Brenda Chiri, Sponsor & Judge.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/16/2020 1:38:00 PM

Your poem is quite steamy, Greg. Congrats on your place in the contest! Best wishes, Carolyn

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/17/2020 12:01:00 AM

Thank you very much for my placement, Carolyn, much appreciated. Blessings to you always.

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/28/2018 12:34:00 AM

Back again to congratulate you again for your win again! :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/28/2018 8:05:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Susan, and so appreciated! :-) <3 ~ The Bard

Eve Roper

Date: 7/27/2018 7:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this well written poem. Hugs Eve

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/28/2018 8:04:00 PM

That's very sweet of you, Eve, thanks so much, my friend! :-) <3 ~ The Bard

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/25/2018 3:51:00 PM

I love where you took the 'abandon' theme, Greg. Such amazing sultry imagery in your Free Verse that reads with such rhythmical cadence. I think that Emile, below, has also presented my feelings perfectly. Congratulations on your placement in this contest as well as your well-deserved First Place in the previous one! Sandra :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/28/2018 8:04:00 PM

This is such a wonderful comment, Sandra, and I thank you so much for taking the time ... blessings, my friend! :-) <3 ~ The Bard

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/25/2018 4:20:00 AM

Wow Gregory! A passionate beautiful work of art! I loved it! Congratulations on your win. : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/25/2018 4:38:00 AM

Thank you very much, Connie! :-) <3

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/26/2018 8:53:00 AM

What Emile said :) Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem of abandon! Well done.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/25/2018 1:14:00 AM

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Susan, thank you very much! :-) <3

Shirley Rebstock

Date: 6/26/2018 8:32:00 AM

Very creative. Congratulations

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/25/2018 1:13:00 AM

Many kind thanks, Shirley! :-) <3

Fauxcroft Wade

Date: 6/26/2018 6:48:00 AM

Amazing poetry, congratulations on your win. Faux

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/25/2018 1:13:00 AM

Thank you very much, Faux! :-)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 6/25/2018 9:36:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this awesome poem.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/25/2018 1:12:00 AM

Thank you so much, Agnes! :-) <3

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/25/2018 7:54:00 PM

You tantalizes us with succulent imagery...then seduce us with the nectar of poetic creativity. Like a moth to a flame you lure us with the beauty of your words and we fall prey to their magic. Each word flows off the tongue like syrup, leaving a sweet, lingering after taste....delicious! Emile.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/25/2018 1:13:00 AM

This is such a wonderful comment - thank you so much, my friend, I so appreciate it! :-)

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/15/2018 5:57:00 PM

Make it two, please:) I think I'll have what you're having. Nothing like abandoned inhibitions! Another GREAT write, Greg:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/16/2018 6:58:00 PM

Ha - a man after my own heart! Many thanks and blessings, Dan - very much appreciated! :-)

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 6/15/2018 7:44:00 AM

One of the best "ABANDONS" i've read yet ! Well done !! I'm with Maureen here Tssssss !! Good one ^^ Good Luck in the Comp :) Kindest Regards, Paris-Maree

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/16/2018 6:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paris-Maree, that's very kind of you, and I'm so thankful for your wonderful comment. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/15/2018 6:07:00 AM

Holy someth'n! I'm not sure now if if I want a coffee, go back to bed, or a cold shower. ;p HOT STUFF, me thinks Brenda's gonna love this one. So hot. xomo! And good luck of course! xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/16/2018 6:55:00 PM

Aw, you're so sweet, Mo - thanks so much, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3