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Born of Stardust

there, (and nowhere), deep in the meat of stars

          we were brought to be ... essence and divine intent

               spun to matter in a conflagration, consuming

     the eons tended, like tears without a cheek

abiding the contingencies, sublime, to breathe us ...

          miracle of all that is known - LIFE - of stardust!






~ 1st Place ~  in the "Stardust" Free Verse Poetry Contest, Nette Onclaud, Judge & Sponsor.

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/9/2020 3:35:00 PM A late congratulations. A wonderful poem and picture. I hope you are enjoying your win. Have a wonderful day..................... Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/9/2020 6:52:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula - much appreciated! :-) Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/9/2020 6:52:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula - much appreciated! :-) Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/9/2020 6:50:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula - much appreciated! :-)

Aditi Mishra Date: 6/22/2020 1:59:00 AM I always admire the way your words enchant me with layers of creations and history, rather mystery of the cosmos. This is gorgeous. Congratulations on your win Greg :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/22/2020 12:40:00 PM Thank you so much, Aditi - your comments are always so beautiful and heartfelt, and it means a lot to me! Blessings! :o) <3

V. Deepa Date: 6/20/2020 7:24:00 AM Life- of stardust.wonderful poem.:-) Congratulations on your top placement sir. Keep writing.Take care.Warm refards~Deepa. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/22/2020 12:39:00 PM That's very kind of you, Deepa, and I thank you so much for taking the time! Blessings, Friend! :o)

James Inman Date: 6/19/2020 11:32:00 PM Choice words used in this well thought out and intelligent poem, Greg. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/22/2020 12:38:00 PM Thank you so very much, James - blessings! :o)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/19/2020 9:55:00 PM We are indeed star beings. Wonderfully penned Greg. Congratulationson your First Place win!! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/22/2020 12:37:00 PM Many kind thanks to you, Connie - blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

John Hamilton Date: 6/19/2020 9:30:00 PM Back with congrats on another top win! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/22/2020 12:37:00 PM Thanks so much, John! :o)

John Watt Date: 6/19/2020 4:36:00 PM Greg, your poetry here is sublime, capturing so many elements in a small space. Describing the magical and elusive essence of stardust. Congrats on your #1 placement in the Stardust contest, my friend! Blessings ~ John Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/22/2020 12:36:00 PM A wonderful comment, John, as always, and I thank you very kindly, my friend. Blessings! :o)

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 6/17/2020 11:44:00 AM Beautiful write, Greg. Loved it. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/22/2020 12:36:00 PM Thank you so very much, Dale - great to see you, my friend! :o)

John Hamilton Date: 6/17/2020 11:01:00 AM Another gem G, it amazes me that the same elements of life here on earth and the rest of the universe are one and the same, only one word escapes the grasp of many intellectuals...your use of it brings me joy...Intent. did all the particles and elements of life assemble themselves? I think not! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/22/2020 12:35:00 PM Thank you for noticing that element, John, as it is clearly the most important and crucial, and what I built this poem AROUND ... blessings for your discernment, my friend, one of the Fruits of the Spirit! Thanks again, Bud! :o)

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 6/17/2020 5:49:00 AM life- golden flickering history name- shadow, illusion- seize nothing without cash consuming-and....... Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/17/2020 6:49:00 AM Indeed, Mahtab - well-said, my friend! :o)