Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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back to the stars -

* 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 September 25, 2018 at 10:08 PM Belated congrats for your gold medal win with this gem, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden October 4, 2018 at 11:02 PM Thank you so much, Line - greatly appreciated! :-)

Charles Messina September 10, 2018 at 9:03 AM Awesome Greg, you are a great teacher of poetry my dear friend. Congratulations and blessings. CM Gregory Richard Barden September 10, 2018 at 3:31 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 September 10, 2018 at 4:58 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 September 10, 2018 at 3:29 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 September 9, 2018 at 8:49 PM This is really impressive Gregory. So clever and well thought out. Congratulations on a very well-deserved win. Regards, Dean Gregory Richard Barden September 10, 2018 at 3:28 PM That's very kind of you to say, Dean, and I greatly appreciate the wonderful comments! Blessings, my friend! :-)

Jesse Rowe September 9, 2018 at 4:39 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 September 10, 2018 at 3:27 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 September 9, 2018 at 4:14 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 September 10, 2018 at 3:26 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 September 9, 2018 at 4:03 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 September 10, 2018 at 3:23 PM This is very kind of you to say, Wendy, and I so appreciate the wonderful comments! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Pandita Sietesantos September 6, 2018 at 2:04 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 September 7, 2018 at 9:11 PM You are so very kind, Pandita, and I greatly appreciate your wonderful comments. Blessings to you, my friend! :-) <3

John Gondolf August 27, 2018 at 5:27 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 September 7, 2018 at 9:10 PM That's very kind of you to say, John, and I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem! Blessings! :-)

Sandra Haight August 26, 2018 at 4:25 PM An awesome accomplishment, Greg! Best wishes for the contest! Sandra :) Gregory Richard Barden August 27, 2018 at 1:22 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

Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:18 PM the intricate construction of your poem is most impressive. Gregory Richard Barden August 26, 2018 at 1:55 AM Many kind thank you's, Agnes - blessings to you! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 24, 2018 at 7:14 AM Spectacular my friend! A winner for me! Good luck! xomo <3 Gregory Richard Barden August 26, 2018 at 1:54 AM Thank you so very much, Mo - so appreciated! :-) <3