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Into the gape With not but wits and weary I shall find your muse Deep in the gut of Terra Churning ... molten As my spirit. ~ 5th Place ~ in the "End October Premiere Poetry Contest", Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/18/2017 5:14:00 PM

Beautiful imagery. Congrats on your well deserved win, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/21/2017 1:40:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Line, I'm glad you liked this one, as it is very special to me ... for many reasons that are not easily seen. Blessings, friend! :-) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 10/27/2017 10:12:00 PM

Stunning write Greg, I thought this would place higher but each sponsor has their criteria, the others were excellent also, congrats on placing in a difficult premium contest!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/28/2017 12:36:00 AM

Thanks, John, I greatly appreciate the kindness ... yes, some amazing poems in this one, and I'm honored to be on a list with such wonderful workmanship! Blessings, Brother!

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/27/2017 4:46:00 PM

An amazing, beautifully written poem, Gregory. Congratulations on your fine placement on this short list of winners. Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/28/2017 12:35:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sandra, that's very kind of you, my friend - blessings! :-) <3

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/12/2017 1:31:00 PM

With "Bard" in one's last name, what else would one expect:) I'm with John, great use of words, Greg. I, too, am quite taken with your work as well:) Nothing like mutual respect:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/12/2017 7:24:00 PM

Ha! Thank you, My Friend, not many people notice that, but it is the core meaning of my last name ... Really glad you enjoyed this little one, as it is a favorite of mine. I was actually in a dark place when I wrote it, but this poem turned that around, making something positive out of a negative situation, and that is, to ME, the importance of writing the darker pieces.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/12/2017 7:24:00 PM

You shall ALWAYS have my respect, Friend - I love your work! (And the two wonderful poets below) :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 7/12/2017 9:30:00 AM

I just love the read, I read it a few times, it is glorious to read out loud, I just love your word selection, aliment, amaranthine, terrene, edacious, wow you've got an amazing vocab brother!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/12/2017 7:20:00 PM

Thanks, Brother, much appreciative ... this one is very special, for many reasons, and your opinion is one I value highly!

White Wolf

Date: 7/12/2017 4:41:00 AM

Amaranthine if memory serves me correct is everlasting? Greek? Wonderful succinct write, Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/12/2017 7:16:00 PM

Yes, my friend, it does indeed, and it is one of my favorite words, so I TRY to not over-use it ... "try" being the operative word here, lol. Really pleased you liked this W2!