Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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All Things Can Tempt

All things can tempt me in the penning joys

          And all the skills that crafting verse employs

               Yet there is something more life does impart

     To pluck the sweeter strings within my heart

It weaves itself with tempo, runes and song

          For tapestries of romance - right and wrong

               O' balladries of verse and rhyme can scheme

     To paint with words the depth of any dream

Yet, 'til the last bright bells of life should toll

          Tis music speaks the language of my soul.






~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Strand Choice K, Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 8th Place ~  in the "All Things Can Tempt Me" Poetry Contest, Beth Evans, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sam Kauffman March 20, 2020 at 12:31 AM Back to say congratulations on your winning placement, Gregory.

John Watt March 19, 2020 at 7:05 PM Really nice contrast of verse with song, Bard. Like you, music speaks the language of my soul. How great that it can encompass both verse and tune! Cheers/John

Sam Kauffman March 18, 2020 at 10:42 PM Oh, yes! You are speaking my heart with your musical metaphors! "Music speaks the language of my soul!" Really lovely. Congratulations Gregory.