Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Abandon

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.

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Carolyn Devonshire June 16, 2020 at 1:38 PM Your poem is quite steamy, Greg. Congrats on your place in the contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Gregory Richard Barden June 17, 2020 at 12:01 AM Thank you very much for my placement, Carolyn, much appreciated. Blessings to you always.

Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 12:34 AM Back again to congratulate you again for your win again! :) Gregory Richard Barden July 28, 2018 at 8:05 PM Many kind thanks to you, Susan, and so appreciated! :-) <3 ~ The Bard

Eve Roper July 27, 2018 at 7:56 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this well written poem. Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden July 28, 2018 at 8:04 PM That's very sweet of you, Eve, thanks so much, my friend! :-) <3 ~ The Bard

Sandra Haight July 25, 2018 at 3:51 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 July 28, 2018 at 8:04 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 July 25, 2018 at 4:20 AM Wow Gregory! A passionate beautiful work of art! I loved it! Congratulations on your win. : ) Gregory Richard Barden July 25, 2018 at 4:38 AM Thank you very much, Connie! :-) <3

Susan Gentry June 26, 2018 at 8:53 AM What Emile said :) Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem of abandon! Well done. Gregory Richard Barden July 25, 2018 at 1:14 AM I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Susan, thank you very much! :-) <3

Shirley Rebstock June 26, 2018 at 8:32 AM Very creative. Congratulations Gregory Richard Barden July 25, 2018 at 1:13 AM Many kind thanks, Shirley! :-) <3

Fauxcroft Wade June 26, 2018 at 6:48 AM Amazing poetry, congratulations on your win. Faux Gregory Richard Barden July 25, 2018 at 1:13 AM Thank you very much, Faux! :-)

Agnes Krampe June 25, 2018 at 9:36 PM Congrats on your win with this awesome poem. Gregory Richard Barden July 25, 2018 at 1:12 AM Thank you so much, Agnes! :-) <3

Emile Pinet June 25, 2018 at 7:54 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 July 25, 2018 at 1:13 AM This is such a wonderful comment - thank you so much, my friend, I so appreciate it! :-)

Daniel Turner June 15, 2018 at 5:57 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 June 16, 2018 at 6:58 PM Ha - a man after my own heart! Many thanks and blessings, Dan - very much appreciated! :-)

Paris-Maree Boreham June 15, 2018 at 7:44 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 June 16, 2018 at 6:57 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 Pigeon Tart June 15, 2018 at 6:07 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 June 16, 2018 at 6:55 PM Aw, you're so sweet, Mo - thanks so much, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3