Gregory Richard Barden Poet Verse

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Alas, Rehash

old words tremble on callow lips

pinched off like poison from a rose

and dripped upon the breeze ... 

your breath mixed with morning's

stirred with my own, like honeyed chai

yet spiced with argument ... rehashed






Written and submitted on May 27, 2020
For the "Hexastitch It" Poetry Contest
Nette Onclaud, Sponsor.

( Syllables = 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 8, counted at HowManySyllables.com )

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John Hamilton June 3, 2020 at 9:24 PM Nice write G, I enjoy everything well, almost everything you write. These short writes are a challenge for me but you...fine sir can do wonders with such few words callow, honey'd chai tea, too bad about the rehash. Congrats on another win! Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 11:06 PM Thanks, Buddy, the shorter forms challenge me as well, but they are good practice for maximizing word power and phrasing. Blessings, Bro! :o)

Nette Onclaud May 30, 2020 at 11:29 AM ohh, incredible study of contrast with a ' spicy' punch in the end...congrats on your fine spot in my contest, greg!...huggs Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 11:05 PM Thank you so very much, Nette - I'm happy that you found it worth placement. Blessings! :o) <3

Aditi Mishra May 30, 2020 at 11:17 AM As soon as the first line is read, it is with absolute confidence I know this had to be a winner. Such delicate imagery reflecting strong emotions and the twist. I love the "honeyed chai" reference. Congratulations on your win Greg! :) Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 11:04 PM Thank you so very much, Aditi - I greatly appreciate the kind words, and am so pleased that you found this one worthy of comment! Blessings to you, my friend! :o) <3

David Mohn May 30, 2020 at 11:13 AM such a lushly written poem Greg...wonderful :) Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 11:04 PM Thank you so very much, David - I greatly appreciate the kind words, and am so pleased that you found this one worthy of comment! Blessings to you, my friend! :o)

John Watt May 30, 2020 at 1:00 AM "Spiced with argument - rehashed". Ouch, bummer of a way to spend a morning. Your talent shines through with any subject, in every form, Bard. Better brew up a new pot of chai... Congratulations on your win ~ John Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 11:03 PM Thank you so very much, John -I greatly appreciate the kind words, and am so pleased that you found this one worthy of comment! Blessings to you, my friend! :o)

Jenish Somadas May 29, 2020 at 11:40 PM yet spiced with argument ... rehashed..You are a gifted poet..Gifted with a magical pen..Whatever it writes turns to poetry..Congrats.. Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 11:03 PM Thank you so very much, Jenish -I greatly appreciate the kind words, and am so pleased that you found this one worthy of comment! Blessings to you, my friend! :o) <3