Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Barricade

I built my shrine ...
        My brittle heart, sheltered to hide
      Choked so often by trust's entangled vine
        Strong stones, placed side-by-side ...
  I raised each wall sound and tall for my castle keep
  The parapets high, the foundations sure and deep
    Yet ... it all crumbled to a heap ...
  With but a single soft press of your lips ... to mine.





~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Writing Challenge 1, June 2019, Crumbling Rhyme" Poetry Contest, Dear Heart, Judge & Sponsor.

* This is a form called Crumbling Rhyme, created by the sponsor *

(Syllables = 4, 8, 10, 6, 12, 12, 8, 12, counted at HowManySyllables.com)

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Constance La France June 30, 2019 at 6:33 PM Greg congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent write and sorry for the delay in visiting ~ Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2019 at 9:23 PM Thank you very much, Constance, for my placement and your kind words ... this was a fun challenge and I enjoyed it very much! Blessings, my friend! :o) <3

Jan Allison June 30, 2019 at 5:50 PM absolutely exquisite Greg congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2019 at 9:22 PM Oh, thank you so much, Jan, that's very sweet of you ... blessings, friend! :o) <3

Susan Ashley June 25, 2019 at 8:27 PM Your swoon-worthy poem leaves me breathless, Gregory. I was captured by your passionate muse from start to exquisite finish. Congratulations on your wonderful win with this enchanting romantic piece. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2019 at 9:21 PM This is such a wonderful comment, Susan, and I thank you so much ... I'm very pleased that you liked this one, and grateful that you took the time to read and comment! Blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Jeanne Mcgee June 25, 2019 at 4:27 PM This is one of my favs of the poems submitted. So poetic. each line leads t the next to crumble at the last. Love It Gregory. Congratulations on your placement. Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2019 at 9:20 PM Thank you SO much, Jeanne, I greatly appreciate the kind words ... I'm so happy that you liked my poem! Blessings, my friend! :o) <3

Ralph Sergi June 25, 2019 at 12:32 PM A poem so appropriate to the tile. My compliments, Gregory! Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2019 at 9:18 PM Many kind thanks, Ralph, that's very kind! :o)

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2019 at 11:52 AM wow, so beautifully romantic, Greg. Congratulations. Glad I finally got to see this one. Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2019 at 9:18 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, I greatly appreciate it! :o) <3

John Gondolf June 23, 2019 at 10:52 AM Beautifully written, Greg, this is a winner in my books. All the best. John Gregory Richard Barden June 24, 2019 at 8:05 PM Many thank to you, John - blessings, my friend! :-)

Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 8:16 AM Beautiful, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden June 24, 2019 at 8:06 PM Thank you, Line. <3

Arturo Michael June 23, 2019 at 7:33 AM Well done... Gregory Richard Barden June 24, 2019 at 8:06 PM Thank you, Arturo!