Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Angels Fall, As I

Angels fall at your feet ...

  -  To savor the tang of truth - to kiss Heaven's visage
          And sate horrid hearts, they feign you - Immaculate ...

  -  To tend the scars of id, vacant, fallow and dry
          Such sacred sacrilege, they revile you - Torrid ...

  -  Born of a godly fervor - white flames to ashes
          Ashes to tears, entranced, they covet you - Righteous.

Angels fall at your feet ...

  -  To twist the spine of mercy, to advocate time's curse
          Brought forth in floods, they employ you - Banal ...

  -  To fawn at fear's reprieves, to shred the Eden leaves
          Stark and cloistered, coy, they encircle you - Sullen ...

  -  To pierce the side of virtue, to thrust a spear of verity
          And taste its salty tip - they adorn you - Naked.

Angels fall at your feet ...

  -  To strain a tear in symmetry, pure algebraic forms
          Hot breath and whispers, they laud you - Redeemed ...

  -  To Hell and back, abandon, a sultry paragon's allure
          Off the cliff, a fall sublime, they become you - Oblivion ...

  -  I am broken, replete ... rusting in your yard, seraphic junk
          Pawned by Heaven's deceit, to fall rapt at your feet - Rapt ...

And so tenderly ... at your feet.





~ 3rd Place ~  in the "My Favorite Junkyard" Poetry Contest, 
Craig Cornish, Judge & Sponsor.

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John Hamilton November 13, 2019 at 6:51 PM Another majestic write G, you are on your own island thanks for bringing us to shore! Congrats on another win! Gregory Richard Barden December 9, 2019 at 8:11 PM Thank you so very much, John, always so appreciated! :o)

Lonna Blodgett November 2, 2019 at 9:05 PM As simply as I can say......JUST WOW!!! Lonna Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 8:19 PM Many kind thanks to you, Lonna, that's very sweet of you, Dear Poet! Blessings! :o) <3

Eve Roper November 2, 2019 at 7:54 PM Greg, a beautiful poem. Congratulations on your win in My Favorite Junkyard. Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 8:18 PM That's very kind of you, Eve, as always - I am thankful for your friendship and comments! Blessings to you! :o) <3

Sandra Adams November 2, 2019 at 4:21 PM beautiful penning Greg....your pieces are always well crafted but i love this one :) hugs Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 8:18 PM Oh, you are always very kind, Sandra, and I so value your opinion ... thank you and bless you for your kind comments, my friend! :o) <3

Beautiful Scars November 2, 2019 at 4:00 PM Great poem as always sweet Greg, congrats! X:)-luloo Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 8:16 PM Thank you so very much, LuLoo, that's very sweet of you ... blessings, my friend! :o) <3

Craig Cornish November 2, 2019 at 1:33 PM Once again, inspired writing from your magic pen Greg. Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 8:16 PM Thank you so very kindly, Craig, your comments and my placement are very much valued and appreciated. Blessings, my friend! :o)

Kim Rodrigues October 31, 2019 at 10:55 AM Love the emphasis...and so tenderly at your feet! And how apt...to twist the spine of mercy...wow! Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 8:13 PM Many kind thanks to you, Kim - so pleased you enjoyed my poem. Blessings! :o) <3

Caren Krutsinger October 31, 2019 at 6:36 AM You have such a uniqueness about your poems, my friend. I knew who the writer was before I looked. Your work is impeccable. Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 8:12 PM You are very kind, Caren, and I thank you so much for the wonderful comments! Blessings! :o) <3