Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Crushed

~   Hey, Karin - returning your note   ~

Perhaps I'm not your type, alas
          But I'm behind you, here in class
               Adoring each and every thing you do
     The way you talk, so soft, yet clear
And tuck the tresses 'hind your ear
          (The hair I'd love to run my fingers thru) ...

               I love the way you tilt your hip
     And always bite your bottom lip
Whene'er you get excited or annoyed
          The way you pass me little notes
               Crimped origami birds and boats
     Advising me which girls I should avoid ...

For me it's not the threads or bling
          It's each sweet, steamy little thing
               That other guys don't care about at all
     And yet, if added, two-plus-two
They make for one amazing YOU
          (The enigmatic YOU I'd love to call) ...

               You might not know me very well
     A semester - long enough to tell
I'm apt to always treat you with respect
          You're quite romantic, just like me
               And know that love can someday be
     As faithful as two hearts can thus affect ...

So, if I may, I'll start this task
          As rhyme and meter, meant to ask
               If you might give us just an evening each?
     Perhaps a steak house, Japanese
A theater then - that new release
          And then a peaceful walk along the beach ...

               The stroll may seem a bit too soon
     But sad to waste that lovely moon
And what romance it weaves, no one can tell
          I hope you'll flip this page and write
               You'd love to date me, (Friday night)
     But quickly now, before they ring ...

          The bell!






~ 1st Place ~  in the "School Time Crush" Poetry Contest, Faraz Ajmal, Judge & Sponsor.

~ This poem did NOT place ~  in the "Crushed" Poetry Contest, Anthony Biaanco, Judge & Sponsor.

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Connie Marcum Wong March 11, 2019 at 4:44 PM A special delight to read, especially because it is real. This poem is so brilliantly written I see why it is a number one winner! Congratulations Greg! : ) Gregory Richard Barden March 12, 2019 at 3:56 AM Many thanks to you, Connie, I'm so happy you enjoyed this one - it was fun, especially the rhyme scheme! Blessings, my good friend! :-) <3

Eve Roper March 9, 2019 at 5:36 PM Congratulations on your win, Greg. Eve ~`* Gregory Richard Barden March 12, 2019 at 3:54 AM That's very kind, Eve, thank you my friend! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich March 9, 2019 at 3:19 PM Perfecto!! Congrats on top win, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden March 12, 2019 at 3:54 AM Thank you so much, Andrea! :-) <3

Faraz Ajmal March 9, 2019 at 12:41 PM I fell in love with this poem the moment I read it, it was absolutely a masterpiece and truly a joy to read, many congratulations on your 1st position in my contest, good luck and have a really nice day Gregory Richard Barden March 12, 2019 at 3:54 AM I am so honored, Faraz, and humbled to be on a list with so many wonderful poets! This truly made my day, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem ... this was a fun project, and brought back many great memories. Blessings and thanks to you! :-)

Chuck Melugin February 19, 2019 at 11:39 AM The flow glows...the memories sing and I applaud!! Gregory Richard Barden February 22, 2019 at 3:03 PM Many thanks to you, Chuck, I greatly appreciate it, my friend! :-)

Kim Rodrigues February 19, 2019 at 7:47 AM The way you pass me little notes/Crimped origami birds and boats...love it! Always the romantic. So did she answer before the bell...putting on your best salesman tactics. Sounds like high pressure...lol Gregory Richard Barden February 22, 2019 at 3:01 PM LOL - Yes, it turned out quite well, Kim! Thank you so much for your comment, my friend! Blessings! :-) <3

P.S. Awtry February 19, 2019 at 7:02 AM Oh, the nervous brave tenderness of a crush. I enjoyed this! FAV Gregory Richard Barden February 22, 2019 at 2:59 PM Many thanks to you, PS, I greatly appreciate it! :-) <3

Peter Rees February 19, 2019 at 4:53 AM Love it. It brings back memories as though just yesterday.”A Rare Beauty” I called her. But only in my mind- that’s as far as it got. Thank you for this . Gregory Richard Barden February 19, 2019 at 6:32 AM You are very welcome, My Good Friend, and I thank you so kindly for the wonderful comments ... seems those special ones burn into us like phosphorous, and never relent. As much as the heart can ache, I think it's important to not always just remember, but always FEEL ... what we felt then. Blessings, Peter! :-)