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Eclipse

If only the moon's diminution of the Sun

Could eclipse the hate humanity has spun

What a miracle of Nature THAT would be

One that wouldn't cause any harm to see

So maybe it's a warning, the corona of red

That we may see much darker times ahead

Or perhaps a revelation that wisdom brings

That ALL life hangs on diaphanous strings

It is rare, indeed, with the sun in its shroud

But rarer, still, this grand life we're endowed.

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Edward Mccall Date: 9/1/2017 7:56:00 AM Such wisdom to be found here in such a small piece of writing if you do not place with this poem something is amiss. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/1/2017 10:11:00 PM Thank you very much, Edward, I greatly appreciate that! It did NOT place, however, but I don't take those things personally, as it's all about what that particular sponsor likes, and clearly this didn't resound. Blessings, friend! :-)

Anisha Dutta Date: 8/25/2017 11:35:00 PM So nicely composed. Wish you best for contest. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/26/2017 3:34:00 PM Thank you so much, Anisha - I greatly appreciate that! :-)

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 8/23/2017 4:48:00 PM This is great Greg. You have captured the essence of the eclipse and the reasons why. Very well written. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/24/2017 6:31:00 PM Thank you so much, Janis - I so appreciate it, my friend! God bless! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/23/2017 2:57:00 AM Your poem is in tune with what we need to focus upon. An outstanding piece Greg!: ) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/24/2017 6:31:00 PM Thank you so much, my friend ... blessings to you! :-) <3

Vicki Acquah Date: 8/23/2017 1:37:00 AM OH My "well done" ?only the mind of a poet.. I am feeling it.. as to maybe we are two poets communicating in the 21st, History will speak of "while the world was fighting We knew what the eclipse STOOD for. Be BLESSED. AFTET READING THIS I WILL CHERISH YOUR COMMENT .?? Login to Reply Vicki Acquah Date: 8/23/2017 1:38:00 AM After

Russell Sivey Date: 8/22/2017 4:36:00 AM Wow, what an awesome write this is Greg! I truly loved reading this stunning poem this morning! Your use of the eclipse for your message was very good, "diminution"...love it! You have written a spectacular and remarkable piece, I thought it to be a wondrous poem! Great Work my friend!! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/22/2017 7:14:00 PM Many kind thanks, Russell, your opinion is very important to me, my friend ... glad you liked this one. I generally stay away from big social "events", but where this had to do with celestial objects (and hate) I couldn't resist. Thanks again, Buddy!

Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 1:05:00 AM Wow my friend! My boyfriend and I were chatting a little yesterday right before the eclipse, he was excited. After all the fear and misery this was something beutiful. Thanks for sharing :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/22/2017 3:15:00 AM Thanks, my friend, so very appreciated. Does this mean you're feeling a bit better? I pray that is so ... blessings, Harif. <3

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 8/21/2017 2:41:00 PM An excellent poem w/mighty fine sentiments I share, Greg. Expertly expressed w/a deft pen. And since I pride myself on being a wordsmith ... anytime you can artfully insert the word "diaphanous" in a poem, you're really good as a poet. Love the title and the attendant subject. Splendid write, bro. Love and more love to you and yours. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/21/2017 2:47:00 PM Very pleased you enjoyed this, Brother ... just wrote it on a whim this morning, thinking of how crazy we all get over things OTHER than what we should be focused on - shedding hatred and embracing love - seems our priorities are a bit skewed. We MUST give love and kindness our true attention, or we're doomed. Blessings, my friend, and thank you for your kindness - much love and respect!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/21/2017 10:28:00 AM A perfect pen my friend. Into the fave vault this gem. xomo :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/21/2017 2:28:00 PM Thank you kindly, Maureen ... so very much appreciated! :-)

Heidi Sands Date: 8/21/2017 10:06:00 AM Good one Greg! There was an eclipse yesterday. I missed it. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/21/2017 2:31:00 PM So sorry you missed it, Heidi ... only about 60% where I am, but it was kinda cool. Wish I had been in an area of totality, as the last one we had here was when I was very small (1960?). Glad you enjoyed the poem, my friend! :-)

Winged Warrior Date: 8/21/2017 9:42:00 AM Very ecliptic of you lol...a special event and special poem...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/21/2017 2:33:00 PM lol - thank you, my friend - only about 60% where I am, but it was fun! Blessings, W2! :-)

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/21/2017 9:33:00 AM Such beautiful rhyme and rhythm--very timely poem, Greg! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/21/2017 2:33:00 PM You are very kind with your comments, Vijay - thank you so much, my friend! :-)