Gregory Richard Barden Poet Choka

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Envy

Oh, how they do shine
       How they move and flash about
   Bloating of prestige

   Garments and graces
       Conveniences and comforts
Rides that roll and soar

So, these things desired
       The grand baubles you long for
   Sparkling in their mounts

   Catching bright, the eye
       Speaking lies to your status
And bleeding pockets ...

Do they bloom in hearts?
       Is anyone the better
   For their gleam and glow?

   Is life extended?
       Do they fill the weary soul
Or grant forgiveness?

Please, know this one truth:
       All this wondrous elegance
   Each prized possession

   Is but a bright farce
       And will rust in the cold rain
For the sake of LOVE ...

Kindness, joy, passion
       Grace, charity and friendship
   Faith, hope ... life itself

   Are the TRUE treasures
       Hold them, precious, to your heart
And count yourself blessed

Let go the wanting
       And embrace all you have now
   All your heart ... can hold.




~ 1st Place ~  in the "One Of The Seven Deadly Sins" Poetry Contest
Edward Ibeh, Judge & Sponsor.

* Syllables counted at HowManySyllables.com

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Line Gauthier November 11, 2018 at 1:45 PM Wwell penned, Gregory. Congrats on your top win. Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2018 at 2:37 PM Thank you very much, Line.

Anisha Dutta November 7, 2018 at 8:40 AM CONGRATS to win. Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2018 at 2:37 PM Thanks to you, Anisha.

Laura Leiser November 6, 2018 at 9:22 PM You have such a unique and probing approach to your subject; in this case, envy. Love all the ways expressed here in another of your many outstanding poems, Gregory! Congrats on your win :) Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2018 at 2:36 PM Oh, this is such a nice comment, Laura, and I so appreciate your kind words - so pleased you liked it! Blessings! :-) <3

Brandy Nicole November 6, 2018 at 6:14 PM Sin is simply that. Sin. Envy being an emotion that many deal with. It is very sad indeed. A happy heart, is being content with what you have. Congratulations Greg, on this win. ~ Brandy Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2018 at 2:35 PM Very well-said, my friend, and oh, so true! Many thanks and blessings for your kind comments, Brandy, as always! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2018 at 6:10 PM You did outstanding with the theme, Gregory. A very well deserved first place. Congratulations. Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2018 at 2:33 PM Thank you very much, Andrea! :-) <3

Wendy Watson November 6, 2018 at 4:19 PM I missed this the first time round,Gregory. The contrasting ideas presented are really effective. Congratulations. Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2018 at 2:32 PM Thank you very much, Wendy, that's so kind of you! :-) <3

Edward Ibeh November 6, 2018 at 3:38 PM Thanks for participating in my contest, Greg!:-) Great poem! Among my favs in the contest! Congratulations on your top win... Gregory Richard Barden November 11, 2018 at 2:32 PM Thank you so very much, Edward - I'm honored and humbled to have placed so high, and so pleased you enjoyed my poem - this was fun! :-)

Susan Palli November 2, 2018 at 1:19 PM Wondeful poem! Great words to live by All the best in the contest! Gregory Richard Barden November 2, 2018 at 10:47 PM Thank you so very much, Susan, I'm very glad you liked my poem. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3