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Here I stand, breathless, on mortality's beach Constrained by the lessons you painfully teach Thus, I plunge with convictions into the breach Death, where are you? Oh, countless emotions now stifle my worth So caught in the maelstroms of Mother Earth You shadowed my purpose and id, from birth Death, where are you? I've waited this shore for you, warm and dark Stood listening for whispers of destiny, stark But the tip of your arrow has missed its mark Death, where are you? This sea of oblivion has floated each dream Now washing my soul, to the temporal seam Forsaken to depths too abysmal to scream ... Death, where are you? ~ 3rd Place ~ in the "May 2018 Premiere Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Rhyme And Refrain" Poetry Contest, Broken Wings, Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/19/2018 10:05:00 PM

Congrats on both wins, Gregory. Superbly penned.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 5:40:00 AM

Many thanks, Line.

Brian Davey

Date: 5/17/2018 11:40:00 PM

Great write Gregory, congratulations

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/19/2018 7:35:00 PM

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

Dean Wood

Date: 5/16/2018 5:37:00 PM

Congratulations on this win Gregory. I especially liked the flow the third stanza. Excellent poetry sir!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/16/2018 8:54:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Dean, it is so appreciated, my friend! :-)

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/16/2018 5:24:00 PM

The depth of your emotional imagery is stunning, Gregory. An impassioned poem that reaches deeply into my heart and soul. Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/16/2018 8:54:00 PM

This is such a sweet comment, Susan, and I so appreciate your lovely words. Blessings! :-) <3

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/16/2018 10:32:00 AM

Your poetry never disappoints !! Another one you should be proud of ...as always, dear poet! Well done!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/16/2018 8:53:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Carrie - thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

L. J. Carber

Date: 5/16/2018 9:18:00 AM

Congrats, Greg-- a very powerful poem--the line'' listening for whispers of destiny' especially struck me.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/16/2018 8:52:00 PM

Many thanks to you, LJ, I'm pleased you liked my poem! :-)

James Inman

Date: 5/15/2018 7:38:00 PM

Gregory, very nicely done. I liked this a lot.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/16/2018 8:52:00 PM

Thank you very much, James! :-)

Constance La France

Date: 5/15/2018 2:28:00 PM

Greg, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderfully penned poem, and I love your image too, well done~

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/15/2018 7:05:00 PM

Thank you so much, Constance, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Blessings and best wishes, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/14/2018 4:09:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Amazed again at your ability to convey such a tortuous and sorrowful point in time to such a degree that I feel it.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/15/2018 7:04:00 PM

This is a wonderful comment, Susan, and I thank you so much ... I'm very pleased that you found this one so worthy! Blessings! :-) <3

Curtis Moorman

Date: 5/14/2018 2:44:00 PM

Greg, you certainly know how to weave words into breathtaking reading. Your talent is mind boggling. Enjoyed this read and was not the least bit surprised to see it chosen as a winner. Congratulations, my friend.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/15/2018 7:03:00 PM

Curtis, my friend - you are so very kind to me, and I'm so thankful for your heartfelt comments - so pleased you liked this one! Blessings and best wishes, Bud! :-)