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dust … they say ... dust ... to dust, yet I have measured the stars counted their intervals felt hope's whisper on my neck, keen kissed and cursed its face … I have tasted sweeter tongues cried for the bitter phrases they wagged given fealty to their resonance and the tamps and scratchings they quicken … I have cradled inception in my hands felt it tremble with wonder and fear … I have gazed on the bloom of consummation torn the tapestry from its form and let it dance in my skin … I have spilled raptured coursings to my veins yielded all I knew and held to their heat soaked my marrow in its drip and laughed at the madness of it all … I have defied oblivion’s cold consequence breathed its acrid air and bestirred its black womb … I have entered other souls - swum up the rills to their source and merged, chaotic, in the depths there lost forever ... complete … dust to dust, indeed still, all that is ... between. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "2019 Poetry Marathon Qualifiers' Final Placement" Poetry Contest, Mark Toney, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "2019 Poetry Marathon Mile 10" Poetry Contest, Mark Toney, judge & Sponsor.

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Lonna Blodgett

Date: 1/29/2021 10:56:00 AM

Profoundly a beautiful truth to be treasured in life. Love it Greg!

David Drowley

Date: 4/23/2019 2:26:00 PM

Greg, Congratulations on your placement. An excellent write. Best description ever of life as the heart of a dust sandwich! David :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/21/2019 2:43:00 PM

This is so very profound, Greg. you picked such a gorgeous piece for your final poem to be showcased. Congrats in the top three.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2019 1:59:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Buddy, I am honored to be on a podium with you and Sandra - I'll take that anytime! I feel like the meat in a poetic talent sandwich, haha - what could be better than that, (other than having a beautiful woman on each arm as well)?!? ;-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/20/2019 11:48:00 PM

Back with more congrats on this winning poem and SILVER MEDAL in this marathon contest, Gregory. Bravo!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2019 1:53:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Line, I appreciate it greatly! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/20/2019 8:33:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Greg! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2019 1:52:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Janice - to you as well, my friend! :-) <3

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/20/2019 6:54:00 PM

Greg, a huge congratulations from me to you for your outstanding podium placement in this long Poetry Marathon Contest! I had no doubt that you would be at the top with your masterfully-written poetry, including the one above which I will fave! Blessings and hugs, Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2019 1:52:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sandra, I am honored to be on any list with you, and proud to place behind you, (as ANYone would be). Huge congrats on your win! Blessings and further success to you and your lovely poetry! :-) <3

Mark Toney

Date: 4/20/2019 4:25:00 PM

Greg, after 122 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, you have won SECOND PLACE overall in my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest!!! Kudos to you for your brilliant performance my friend! ~Mark

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2019 1:49:00 AM

Thank you very much, Mark, I greatly appreciate it - this was a fun series, and I hope it's something we see more of in the future, (I may do something similar if I ever finish my CD). Guess I chose poorly in the final, but that's the way the ball crumbles. Blessings!

Meru Groen

Date: 1/15/2019 10:30:00 AM

Wow, how do you reach this pinnacle of achievement?! Thanks for the lesson, Meru

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/17/2019 10:10:00 AM

I get lucky every-so-often, Meru, and something greater makes me its tool ... it is from without, I believe, and we are blessed to be able to hear that voice. Blessings!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/13/2019 10:57:00 PM

Back with congratulations <3 xomo!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/17/2019 10:08:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Maureen! :-)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/13/2019 5:23:00 AM

Mark reminded me of this contest, because the topic is deepest ones that you have to read fully before comprehending! Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, carolyn

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/17/2019 10:07:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Carolyn, and I am so pleased that you found this one worthy! Blessings! :-) <3

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/13/2019 4:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your well-earned win in Mark's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/17/2019 10:07:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Carolyn, so appreciated! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/12/2019 5:26:00 PM

Greg, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/17/2019 10:06:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Janice! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/12/2019 4:17:00 PM

Bravo, Gregory. Congrats on your gold medal win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/17/2019 10:06:00 AM

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

Mark Toney

Date: 1/12/2019 3:16:00 PM

Greg, congrats on another first-place win on mile 10 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest! This is exceptional! And that's before I saw your killer GIF :) By continuing to place in the contest you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/17/2019 10:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Mark, this was such an honor, and I wasn't sure about this one, as it's rather ... different, (though very special to me). I'm so pleased you saw the worth in it, and humbled to be on a list with such amazing poets! Blessings! :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/7/2018 8:22:00 AM

Some of your best work IMHO <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/10/2018 6:01:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Mo! <3

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/26/2018 8:27:00 AM

Greg, I do not comment much anymore. I won't go into my reasons, but this is excellent poetry and so deserving. "Dust to dust" Those words carry such magnitude. I do not write free verse but reading yours is a pleasure. I knew from the first poem of yours I read, you had exceptional talent. Spill ink!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/26/2018 5:24:00 PM

Daniel - this means a great deal to me, my friend - I know you don't comment much anymore, so every one received is that much more special, as You are a poet I respect and admire, and your opinion is important to me. I am so pleased you found this one worthy of comment, as it is special to me. Many thanks and blessings to you, Friend!

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/22/2018 8:10:00 PM

Gregory, your poem is spectacular, profound and simply so poetic. Exquisite in every way; concept, word choices, imagery, emotion.. Breathtaking, deep and a fave! Congratulations on your fantastic win. ~Susan

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/23/2018 1:35:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Susan, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it on so many levels - blessings to you, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/22/2018 11:45:00 AM

Such drama and excitement conveyed here, Gregory! You know how to stir one's emotions so well with your fine verse! Congrats on your win :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/23/2018 1:34:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Laura - thank you so much for the wonderful comments! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 3/22/2018 9:14:00 AM

Very interesting word combinations Greg, oblivion's breath, cradled inception, bloom of consummation, poison rapture etc. An intensely satisfying read, you are tops again!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/23/2018 1:33:00 AM

Thanks so much, John, this one is VERY special for many reasons, and I am exceptionally proud of it, and feel it's one of my best. Blessings, friend! :-)

Lu Loo

Date: 3/22/2018 6:11:00 AM

I was not surprised to see you on the winners list dear Gregory! great poem, full of such depth, thank you and congratulations! :)-luloo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/23/2018 1:31:00 AM

Thank you so much, Luloo - I'm honored to be on the winner's list! Blessings, friend! :-)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 3/20/2018 8:31:00 PM

Powerful poetry, Gregory! The depth of thought/simplicity of expression ink poured in the crescendo is breathtaking ... Dust to dust, indeed. Still, all that is ... Between. Simply spectacular prose. Love and smiles always.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2018 2:45:00 AM

Very kind of you, Freddie, and I so appreciate the comments ... blessings and thanks to you, Friend! :-)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/19/2018 10:34:00 AM

Penetrating, resonating imagery interwoven into a magnificent concept, centered on those timeless words: (Ashes to ashes); dust to dust...This is a masterpiece. it should be in "American Anthology," Poems of the 21st century. Bravo, maestro!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/20/2018 10:41:00 AM

What a wonderful comment, Gershon ... I am honored and humbled by your words, my friend, and so pleased you enjoyed this one. It was a very enjoyable project - blessings! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/14/2018 10:43:00 AM

Lovely poem, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/15/2018 12:06:00 AM

Very kind of you, Line - thanks! :-)