Dream Not

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To scrape the walls, My dungeons, deep ... Craft endless hells, Through venal sleep. Cold, dark slumber, Conception's bane ... My bleak remorse, The wrongs, inane. Attainment's art, Bartered for bliss ... And tasting, deep, The demon's kiss. A thousand deaths, Each torpid dream, Yet, without a face ... I can. Not. Scream. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "The I Of The Storm" Poetry Contest, Maureen McGreavy, Judge & Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 12/10/2018 8:57:00 PM

Back with most deserving congrats, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 7:19:00 PM

Many kind thanks, Line! :-) <3

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/10/2018 1:51:00 PM

This one crawls under the skin, burrowing beautifully, well done Greg. Congratulations on your win! xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 7:18:00 PM

That's very kind, Maureen, thank you so much! :-) <3

Carole Duet

Date: 12/1/2018 12:38:00 PM

This is so unique and touching, Greg. No wonder you placed so high in this contest. Congrats for sure!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 7:17:00 PM

You are so kind, Carole, thank you very much, my friend! :-) <3

L. J. Carber

Date: 11/29/2018 9:23:00 AM

You've done the rare and hard thing of making every word have power--congrats on your win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/29/2018 11:47:00 PM

What a wonderful comment, LJ - thank you so very much! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/24/2018 7:30:00 PM

Darker than your usual Greg but wonderfully written. Congratulations on your number one win in Brian's contest! Hope things are better. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/29/2018 11:45:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Connie, thank you so very much ... I have a number of very dark pieces here, but they don't get much visibility. I have found much beauty in the dark - going to those fearful places and facing my demons ... much strength and healing. I don't care for evil or horror, but I do enjoy writing darkly. Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3