Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Cover To Cover - Jessica Alba

* For Jessica Alba ... and the splendor of her smile. *


Oh, the enigma of her face ...
    Its melting mysteries and moody veneers
     When sad, like a brumal, aching, mist-muddled beach
    Wild tresses framing it like surf-swept seaweed
Sandy spindrift, left by her squall ...

     Then, the smaze lifts ...
 The irises spark like dark fire opals
Glistening as the wild wash of the Milky Way
 Her smile blooms forth - a dazzling midday meadow
     Splashed thick with heather and promise ...

Oh, and all the mad magic ...
    The cinematic surprises from there-to-here
     Rages of rouge, bawdy blushes, and pale complexions, moony
    The multitude of transitions and tones - all divine ...
And all ... my undoing.





~ 8th Place ~  in the "My Upcoming Birthday (09-03) Celebrity - Any Form Cash Prize" Poetry Contest, William Kekaula, Judge & Sponsor.

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Jan Allison September 17, 2019 at 11:55 AM I get the feeling you are a massive fan Greg lol:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Gregory Richard Barden December 9, 2019 at 7:48 PM Indeed, Jan - and thank you so much, dear Poet! :o) <3

William Kelii Kekaula September 17, 2019 at 3:34 AM An interesting choice I must say, for a young man such yourself, and my compliments to being 8th place of my contest, ~ Aloha always my friend, William Gregory Richard Barden December 9, 2019 at 7:46 PM Ha - that flattery will get you everywhere, my friend, lol - many kind thanks to you for the kind words - so pleased you liked this one - blessings, Sir William! :o)