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wispy … tendrils of light faint, hushed feathers of trickling lucence an impish muster of sprites shimmering in a mosh pit swirl of proscribed whispers, limpid absconding the darkness, once bound giggling to rest on the cool, flat sand content to adorn whate'er surface it bespokes (blessed be that which it may grace though by happenstance alone) coruscation, set alight Indulgence for its own regard drowning joyfully for the sake of a thirst insatiable and crimping the fine edges of patience a breath of the firmament sighs sent forth from the sky itself brisk and aromatic just keen enough to rouse … lashes bat, soft then quick ... and quick again oh, the rich and sultry sin beneath if but a gaze should settle upon you … exist not, the coffers to equate such worth - she is divine purity, sublime and it is no mystery, the light hence it was borne here for her singular revelation that no eye EVER strain to behold her countenance that no ear ever long for her voice or no heart know her absence she is the maelstrom of Heaven's shining gasp and the custodian of dreams winged and awakened … amaranthine. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "2019 Poetry Marathon Mile 23" Poetry Contest, Mark Toney, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Angels" Poetry Contest, Broken Wings, Judge & Sponsor.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 6/24/2019 9:21:00 PM

A masterful poem of beautiful and captivating imagery so divinely expressed. Congratulations, Gregory, on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/15/2019 10:30:00 PM

I'm so pleased you like this one, Susan, as it was a bit "off the path" for me, and came from a deep place of intense imagery and imagination ... those sometimes get muddled, or just plain difficult for others to understand. Many kind thanks, Daer Poet! :o) <3

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/14/2019 5:04:00 PM

An outstanding work of poetic art, Greg, and so deserving of your Trophy win! So heavenly sublime and a joy to read. Congratulations, and I feel quite honored to have placed just beneath your top of the podium win! Best wishes for the next marathon! Sandra <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/26/2019 5:21:00 PM

I am honored to be on ANY list with you, Sandra, and I'm so appreciative of your kind words ... this one is very special, and I'm very pleased that you found it so worthy of praise! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Juliet Ligon

Date: 3/13/2019 3:44:00 PM

Beautiful descriptions. Congratulations!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/14/2019 1:27:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Juliet, that's very sweet! :-) <3

Mark Toney

Date: 3/13/2019 1:41:00 PM

Beautifully done, Greg! Congratulations on your first-place win on Mile 23 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest. Only 4 contests to go before the final! ~Mark

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/14/2019 1:27:00 AM

This was such a pleasant surprise, Mark, as I thought I might be stretching it, this being quite ethereal and descriptive ... I am SO honored that it found a place on the list. I think, as poets, imagination, (ours and the reader's), is the prime concern, and what keeps us young and creative. Thank you so very much, I greatly appreciate it ... and what company to be in! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/13/2019 1:33:00 PM

Congrats on your gold medal win, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/14/2019 1:22:00 AM

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

P.M. Richter

Date: 2/2/2018 4:40:00 PM

“Wispy tendrils of light” I love it!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/2/2018 4:47:00 PM

Thank you so much, PM - I greatly appreciate the kind comment! :-)

Francis J Grasso

Date: 10/3/2017 9:55:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Gregory! Every line is a joy to read. Free verse at its finest! Congratulations! ...Fran

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/13/2017 8:47:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Frances - I greatly appreciate the kind words, my friend! :-)

John Michaels

Date: 9/15/2017 12:39:00 PM

Amazing write, Greg! Your poem conjures up images of ethereal gracefulness and a sad undertone of ephemerality. Congratulations on a thoroughly-deserved First Place!! Kind regards, John.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/15/2017 1:58:00 PM

Thank you so much, John, those are very kind and thoughtful words, and I greatly appreciate them! Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/14/2017 8:40:00 PM

Yes, it was a good wow!! I never do bad ones!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:52:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea, that's very sweet of you, my friend! :-) <3

Jannie Breedt

Date: 9/11/2017 8:16:00 AM

Hi Greg. Im bot sure I am qualified to comment on this complex write. Its above my intellect in places. However. This is your 2nd gold cup win for a poem and I noticed you wrote just over 100 which is a helluva output in my book. Your star is on the rise. Well done.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 4:18:00 AM

Thank you so much, my brother, I so appreciate it! And you are VERY qualified to comment, and an exquisite poet! Blessings, Friend - I owe you an email! :-)

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 9/10/2017 12:08:00 PM

A very colorful, divine and marvelous piece, Greg! Congrats for having it placed first in the contest! :-)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 4:17:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Teddy, I greatly appreciate those kind words! :-)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 9/10/2017 7:55:00 AM

Congratulations Greg :) "sighs sent forth from the sky itself" spectacular pen xomo!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 4:16:00 AM

I'm pleased you like it, Maureen - thanks so much, my friend! :-) <3

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/9/2017 4:45:00 PM

Very cerebral poem, Greg. Elegantly expressed w/passion of pen and depth of thought. Kudos on the win, brother. Mighty fine poetry indeed. Love and peace.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 4:15:00 AM

That's very kind of you to say, Freddie - many thanks, my poetic Brother! :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 9/9/2017 1:00:00 PM

|She is the maelstrom of Heaven's shining gasp" just stunning writing, Greg, congrat's on another well deserved win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 4:13:00 AM

Thanks, Brother, much appreciated ... hope you are well, my friend! :-)

Eve Roper

Date: 9/9/2017 12:23:00 PM

Beautifully done, Greg, love the imagery and the tale, congratulations on your well deserved win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 4:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve, that's very kind of you! :-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/9/2017 6:40:00 AM

Congrats on your top win Greg--well earned honors!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 7:40:00 AM

Thank you very much, Vijay!

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/9/2017 5:39:00 AM

The cup shines in the right place ... It looks beautiful in your poem's glory ... We read and read again and wonder ... Free verse can climb this height ... ... Congratulations on your grand success ...Thanks for liking my ANGELS and congratulating me ...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 5:57:00 AM

Bless you, My Friend, those are such kind words, and I am honored and humbled that you find my poem worthy ... one of the nicest comments I've ever received, and I heartily thank you, Probir! :-)

Supraja Kannan

Date: 9/9/2017 12:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win... Beautiful poem...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 3:18:00 AM

Thank you very much, Supraja! :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/8/2017 9:32:00 PM

WOW .... And congratulations.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 3:19:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea ... I hope that's a good "wow"! ;-) Blessings, my friend! <3

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/8/2017 2:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Greg! A spectacular ethereal write full of great imagery and expression. I especially love the last line, beautiful. :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 3:20:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Susan ... thank you very kindly! <3

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 9/8/2017 1:06:00 PM

Congratulations to you on your premiere contest win. This is an ethereal masterpiece.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 3:24:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Janis, and I SO appreciate your wonderful comment! Blessings! :-)

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/8/2017 12:58:00 PM

Back to Congrats!!! Greg...a job well done my friend...carry on the great work...someone has to lol...god bless...^WW^

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 3:26:00 AM

Thank you so much, my friend - very kind comments that I truly appreciate! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/8/2017 12:46:00 PM

- A really beautiful poem, Greg - Wishing you a good weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) * I see it's a winning poem ... well deserved a first place - CONGRATULATIONS !

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 3:27:00 AM

Blessings to you, Anne-Lise, and thank you SO very much! That's such a sweet comment, my friend ... you're always kind to me! :-) <3

Darren White

Date: 9/8/2017 6:18:00 AM

Love the somewhat archaic language you used for this poem. Sen-su-al :) Good luck in the contest.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/8/2017 7:09:00 AM

Thank you very much, Dear Friend - that's really very kind of you! :-)

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/7/2017 9:39:00 AM

Great rendition my friend...well-displayed verse on our Angelic friends...best of luck...^WW^

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/8/2017 7:09:00 AM

Thank you so very kindly, W2 - I greatly appreciate the kind words!