Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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angel -

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 June 24, 2019 at 9:21 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 August 15, 2019 at 10:30 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 March 14, 2019 at 5:04 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 March 26, 2019 at 5:21 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 March 13, 2019 at 3:44 PM Beautiful descriptions. Congratulations! Gregory Richard Barden March 14, 2019 at 1:27 AM Many kind thanks to you, Juliet, that's very sweet! :-) <3

Mark Toney March 13, 2019 at 1:41 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 March 14, 2019 at 1:27 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 March 13, 2019 at 1:33 PM Congrats on your gold medal win, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden March 14, 2019 at 1:22 AM Thank you so much, Line! :-) <3

Paul Marc February 2, 2018 at 4:40 PM “Wispy tendrils of light” I love it! Gregory Richard Barden February 2, 2018 at 4:47 PM Thank you so much, PM - I greatly appreciate the kind comment! :-)

Francis J Grasso October 3, 2017 at 9:55 AM Absolutely beautiful, Gregory! Every line is a joy to read. Free verse at its finest! Congratulations! ...Fran Gregory Richard Barden October 13, 2017 at 8:47 PM Thank you so very much, Frances - I greatly appreciate the kind words, my friend! :-)

John Michaels September 15, 2017 at 12:39 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 September 15, 2017 at 1:58 PM Thank you so much, John, those are very kind and thoughtful words, and I greatly appreciate them! Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

Andrea Dietrich September 14, 2017 at 8:40 PM Yes, it was a good wow!! I never do bad ones!! Gregory Richard Barden September 14, 2017 at 8:52 PM Thanks so much, Andrea, that's very sweet of you, my friend! :-) <3

Jannie Breedt September 11, 2017 at 8:16 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 September 14, 2017 at 4:18 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 September 10, 2017 at 12:08 PM A very colorful, divine and marvelous piece, Greg! Congrats for having it placed first in the contest! :-) Gregory Richard Barden September 14, 2017 at 4:17 AM Thank you so very much, Teddy, I greatly appreciate those kind words! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 10, 2017 at 7:55 AM Congratulations Greg :) "sighs sent forth from the sky itself" spectacular pen xomo! Gregory Richard Barden September 14, 2017 at 4:16 AM I'm pleased you like it, Maureen - thanks so much, my friend! :-) <3

Freddie Robinson Jr. September 9, 2017 at 4:45 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 September 14, 2017 at 4:15 AM That's very kind of you to say, Freddie - many thanks, my poetic Brother! :-)

John Hamilton September 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM |She is the maelstrom of Heaven's shining gasp" just stunning writing, Greg, congrat's on another well deserved win! Gregory Richard Barden September 14, 2017 at 4:13 AM Thanks, Brother, much appreciated ... hope you are well, my friend! :-)

Eve Roper September 9, 2017 at 12:23 PM Beautifully done, Greg, love the imagery and the tale, congratulations on your well deserved win! Hugs Eve ~`* Gregory Richard Barden September 14, 2017 at 4:13 AM Thank you so much, Eve, that's very kind of you! :-)

Vijay Pandit September 9, 2017 at 6:40 AM Congrats on your top win Greg--well earned honors!! Gregory Richard Barden September 9, 2017 at 7:40 AM Thank you very much, Vijay!

Probir Gupta September 9, 2017 at 5:39 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 September 9, 2017 at 5:57 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 September 9, 2017 at 12:00 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win... Beautiful poem... Gregory Richard Barden September 9, 2017 at 3:18 AM Thank you very much, Supraja! :-)

Andrea Dietrich September 8, 2017 at 9:32 PM WOW .... And congratulations. Gregory Richard Barden September 9, 2017 at 3:19 AM Thank you, Andrea ... I hope that's a good "wow"! ;-) Blessings, my friend! <3

Susan Ashley September 8, 2017 at 2:32 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 September 9, 2017 at 3:20 AM That's very sweet of you, Susan ... thank you very kindly! <3

Janis Medders Tobechi September 8, 2017 at 1:06 PM Congratulations to you on your premiere contest win. This is an ethereal masterpiece. Gregory Richard Barden September 9, 2017 at 3:24 AM That's very kind of you, Janis, and I SO appreciate your wonderful comment! Blessings! :-)

Winged Warrior September 8, 2017 at 12:58 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 September 9, 2017 at 3:26 AM Thank you so much, my friend - very kind comments that I truly appreciate! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 8, 2017 at 12:46 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 September 9, 2017 at 3:27 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 September 8, 2017 at 6:18 AM Love the somewhat archaic language you used for this poem. Sen-su-al :) Good luck in the contest. Gregory Richard Barden September 8, 2017 at 7:09 AM Thank you very much, Dear Friend - that's really very kind of you! :-)

Winged Warrior September 7, 2017 at 9:39 AM Great rendition my friend...well-displayed verse on our Angelic friends...best of luck...^WW^ Gregory Richard Barden September 8, 2017 at 7:09 AM Thank you so very kindly, W2 - I greatly appreciate the kind words!