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* This is a lullaby, and it is written completely in reverse, meaning not only can the lines be read in reverse, but the words and lines can be read in reverse, and in all three ways it will rhyme. (#1 - left-to-right, top-to-bottom; #2 - right-to-left, bottom-to-top; #3 - left-to-right, bottom-to-top). I hope you enjoy it! *
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!abeam there float
          bright shiny stars
               gleam and bloat
     Venus with Mars

dancing forever
          they are eternal
               entrancing, clever
     brilliant and vernal

night is yawning
          voided and dark
               bright day dawning
     flames to spark

soon close eyes
          sleep to scheme
               moon with skies
     blink and dream!









~ 1st Place ~  in the "Reversible Poem" Poetry Contest, Jesse Rowe, Judge & Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 9/25/2018 10:08:00 PM

Belated congrats for your gold medal win with this gem, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/4/2018 11:02:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line - greatly appreciated! :-)

Charles Messina

Date: 9/10/2018 9:03:00 AM

Awesome Greg, you are a great teacher of poetry my dear friend. Congratulations and blessings. CM

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 3:31:00 PM

You are far too kind, Charles, but I am so grateful for your wonderful comments and heartfelt wishes ... blessings to you, Poet Brother! :-)

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/10/2018 4:58:00 AM

!ecalp ts'1 no dneirf ym !!!stargnoC ...now, can you write poetry and walk backward lol...superb write Gregory...love & light...^WW^

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 3:29:00 PM

LOL - I love this, ^WW^ - it put a big smile on my face! (And what better gift to receive from a friend than a smile?). Blessings to you, My Good Friend! :-)

Dean Wood

Date: 9/9/2018 8:49:00 PM

This is really impressive Gregory. So clever and well thought out. Congratulations on a very well-deserved win. Regards, Dean

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 3:28:00 PM

That's very kind of you to say, Dean, and I greatly appreciate the wonderful comments! Blessings, my friend! :-)

Jesse Rowe

Date: 9/9/2018 4:39:00 PM

Gregory, this poem was an absolute joy to read. You impressed me both with the creativity of the form and with the meaning of your words (in 3 different ways no less). Congratulations on your deserving top podium finish.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 3:27:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Jesse, I am so honored to be on a list with such wonderful writers, and humbled that you found my poem so worthy! This made my day, (and a hard day it was until I saw this). Blessings, my friend! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/9/2018 4:14:00 PM

Greg, back to congratulate you on your well-deserved First Place Trophy win! A poetic accomplishment above and beyond! A Fav for me! Sandra :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 3:26:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Sandra, I so appreciate your kindness, and I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Blessings, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Wendy Watson

Date: 9/9/2018 4:03:00 PM

Congratulations Greg. What a feat! I wouldn't have known where to begin with such a contest challenge which you've completed so brilliantly!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 3:23:00 PM

This is very kind of you to say, Wendy, and I so appreciate the wonderful comments! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 9/6/2018 2:04:00 PM

Dear Greg, this awesome reversible piece reflects your extraordinary talent as one of our premier poets! Just beautiful! Blessings, love, and hugs. Pandita

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/7/2018 9:11:00 PM

You are so very kind, Pandita, and I greatly appreciate your wonderful comments. Blessings to you, my friend! :-) <3

John Gondolf

Date: 8/27/2018 5:27:00 PM

Wow, Greg, you took this challenge to the next level. This is so awesome and creative, very impressive. All the best. John

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/7/2018 9:10:00 PM

That's very kind of you to say, John, and I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem! Blessings! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/26/2018 4:25:00 PM

An awesome accomplishment, Greg! Best wishes for the contest! Sandra :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/27/2018 1:22:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sandra ... it was a bit challenging, but fun, and I think we need to keep being challenged or we stop growing and improving. I'd like to someday try something similar but even longer and more involved, with rhyme and flow that works in all FOUR ways - that would be fun! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3