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Blossom Enchantment Does my heart yet beat? Beg you - listen close, for I cannot I fear it has halted its inexorable drum Swallowed, as I, by the depths of your gaze Brown - dark as black, against a dazzle of perfect ivory I plunge your eyes headfirst with abandon - swimming deep Submerged in immaculate sensuality and coy allure, thus Is there any such elegance amidst Heaven's throng? Did the Gardens of Babylon hide such a bloom? Be there any such symmetry and polish That feigns to measure your eyes? Pray thee, for my selfish sake Do not yet blink them For I could not bear Their absence. ~ 3rd Place ~ in the "Eyes" Poetry Contest, Anthony Slausen, Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Contest 385 Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 5/20/2018 8:39:00 AM

Simply amazing! Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Gregory!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/2/2018 11:42:00 PM

Thank you SO much, Edward, I so greatly appreciate it - just seeing this now, but so happy for the kind words, my friend! :-)

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/19/2018 10:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I missed this one somehow but you have definitely penned a sensual masterpiece. :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 5:45:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Susan - blessings! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/19/2018 9:07:00 PM

Back with more congrats on this winner.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 5:45:00 AM

Thank you very much, Line!

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/20/2018 8:48:00 AM

Back with a second look. Congrats again on your well deserved gold medal win with your beautifully sensuous poem, Gregory. Your line about the "Gardens of Babylon" is mind blowing.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 7:01:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Line, I'm very pleased you enjoyed this one ... this is a favorite genre for me, and always a lot of fun! :-) <3

Elaine George

Date: 1/12/2018 11:30:00 AM

Gregory! Magnificent ! Shakespeare could not have written it any better. Many congrats on your first place win. Sincerely, Elaine

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/16/2018 2:10:00 AM

Wow - that is an incredible comment, Elaine, and I am so honored that you would say so ... very sweet of you, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 1/10/2018 1:23:00 PM

Beautifully crafted and formed with elegant sensual descriptive words. Congratulations Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 10:43:00 PM

Many thanks and blessings to you, Geoffrey, for your wonderful comments! Best wishes, my friend! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/10/2018 1:07:00 PM

Enthralling. Well deserved win, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 10:42:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Line, and I so appreciate your kind and consistent support ... blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/10/2018 11:49:00 AM

Dramatically romantic and lovely, Greg--CONGRATS! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 10:41:00 PM

Thank you very much, Janice ... I'm pleased you enjoyed it, friend! :-) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 1/10/2018 11:19:00 AM

Missed this one Greg, I noticed your inimitable style right away, and of course the top win...well that's to be expected from you...but not to be taken for granted right! Loved every word, I think you are quickly becoming my favourite poet, I have more faves of yours than anyone else here!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 10:41:00 PM

Thanks so much, John, that means a great deal to me ... you have always been very supportive and encouraging, and it is something priceless to me. I have learned a lot from you, and I'm so thankful for our friendship ... blessings, Buddy! :-)

Judith S

Date: 1/10/2018 9:54:00 AM

Your poem is just beautiful Greg. The depths of the eyes ... the portal to the soul. Congratulations on a well deserved win here!!! ~Judy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 10:38:00 PM

I'm very pleased you liked it, Judy - portal to the soul, indeed - well-said, my friend! Blessings! :-) <3

Mick Talbot

Date: 1/10/2018 8:44:00 AM

The ayes have it, beautifully sculpted, a well worthy winner, congratulations! :-)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 10:37:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mick - greatly appreciated, my friend! :-)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/4/2017 11:40:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Greg! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/5/2017 12:28:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice - much appreciated! :-)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/15/2017 8:56:00 AM

Greg, I love how you formed this poem. The Garden of Babylon reference:) The final three lines are my favorite! I love eyes!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/16/2017 12:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, my friend, this one was a lot of fun ... I think when the joy goes from writing, it's time to stop, but I don't see that happening anytime soon for me. :-) <3