Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Easy

How quickly

We fall prey to love

Devoured whole by the need to be needed

No matter how long or high or thick the walls

No matter the time spent in isolation building them, formidable

They crumble to dust with but a whisper of hope

Of love and the needs attached

At its mercy

Forever.




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Contest Number 505 Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Nick Trim November 10, 2018 at 5:55 AM congrats on your win, deserved indeed Gregory Richard Barden December 22, 2018 at 8:35 PM Thanks so much, Nick! :-)

Darlene De Beaulieu November 6, 2018 at 1:49 PM Hello Gregory, I picture how beautiful that building must have looked liked. So sad to to it crumb. Have a nice daymy friend. Gregory Richard Barden November 6, 2018 at 2:46 PM Yes, it must have been quite beautiful at one time. Have a nice day, Darlene. :-)

Line Gauthier October 22, 2018 at 4:40 PM Back with congrats on your top win, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 1:58 AM Many thanks to you, Line! :-) <3

L. J. Carber October 19, 2018 at 10:13 AM Congrats Greg-- and as usual, you've captured a profound awareness in a few words-- always remarkable! Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 1:57 AM You are very kind to me, LJ, and I so appreciate it my friend ... where do I send the check? ;-)

John Gondolf October 18, 2018 at 8:39 PM Nicely written, Greg, so much truth in your words. Congrats on your win. John Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 1:57 AM That's very kind, John, thank you so much! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 18, 2018 at 10:07 AM Back with congratulations <3 xomo! Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 1:56 AM Thank you muchly, Maureen! :-)

Agnes Krampe October 17, 2018 at 5:21 PM Congrats on your win, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 1:56 AM Thank you, Agnes! :-)

Becca Teagan October 13, 2018 at 4:17 PM This is so true! Just a whisper of hope, and we crumble. I guess we all desperately need love. This is a favorite for me. Gregory Richard Barden October 18, 2018 at 9:29 PM Yes, we do, indeed, Becca - well-said! Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues October 12, 2018 at 9:01 PM For better or worse, at its mercy! Awesome! Gregory Richard Barden October 13, 2018 at 4:13 PM Thanks so much, Kim! :-) <3

Line Gauthier October 12, 2018 at 8:47 PM Well penned, Gregory. So true. Gregory Richard Barden October 13, 2018 at 4:12 PM Many thanks, Line! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 12, 2018 at 7:17 PM At her mercy, I like that. Lovely write xomo <3 Gregory Richard Barden October 13, 2018 at 4:12 PM Thank you so much, Maureen! :-)