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"Unrest of spirit is a mark of life" - Karl Meninger There holds a troubling air of deep unease It hangs like darkened clouds above my life A distant, haunting storm I can't appease That threatens to disrupt with sorry strife Still, even through the mightiest of gales So shines a force to calm the cresting tide A virtue, bright, to ease our billowed sails The peace of God that lights us ... from inside. ~ 1st place ~ in "Unrest Of Spirit" Poetry Contest, Julia Ward, Judge & Sponsor.

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Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 12/12/2018 8:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Gregory - What a fabulous poem. Definitely rang true!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/17/2018 6:28:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Francesca, that's so sweet of you! :-) <3

Jannie Breedt

Date: 12/10/2018 3:09:00 PM

Mmm read this one too. Trouble? Time to believe in God again. From where else would I find help. Love Jannie

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/10/2018 7:16:00 PM

Jannie, My Brother, I was so incredibly pleased to see this comment and know that you're still "around" ... you were the very first to befriend me and encourage me here (and with poetry in general) and I will always be indebted to you. I honestly believe we will meet one day, and I'll owe you one damn big hug! Blessings and peace to you and yours, my friend, I know how much you need it. Please stay safe and in touch. :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/9/2018 9:27:00 PM

Awesome, Gregory. Congrats on your most deserved top win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/10/2018 7:11:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line, I so appreciate it! Blessings! :-) <3

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 12/9/2018 9:04:00 PM

As usual, wonderful. The photo and poem strike at the heart. Everyone had all lines to rhyme, I didn't do that, still learning. Congrats my friend!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/10/2018 7:10:00 PM

I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem, Barbara, and I thank you so much for the kind comments! Bless you! :-) <3

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/9/2018 4:34:00 PM

I love the final line it says it all Gregory, The peace of God that lights us from inside. Its the best line I heard in a long time. Congratulations on your win dear Gregory

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/10/2018 7:09:00 PM

Oh, that's very sweet of you, Pixie, and I greatly appreciate it! :-) <3

Miranda Hawley

Date: 12/9/2018 1:03:00 PM

Congratulations!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/10/2018 7:09:00 PM

Thank you, Miranda! Blessings! :-) <3

L. J. Carber

Date: 12/9/2018 6:57:00 AM

Congrats on your 1st, Greg-- that last line is...perfect!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/10/2018 7:08:00 PM

Thank you very much, LJ, much appreciated! :-)

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/8/2018 9:37:00 AM

A lovely write...Could have even been longer...All the best Gregory

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/9/2018 12:25:00 AM

Thank you so much, Arturo ... funny you should say that, because I SO wanted to write more in this one, but the contest limitations wouldn't allow it. Perhaps after the contest I might add to it, or make a newer, longer version, (probably that route). Blessings! :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/8/2018 9:16:00 AM

Beautiful moving poetry <3 my best to you in the contest Greg, xomo!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/9/2018 12:23:00 AM

Thank you very much, Maureen ... I greatly appreciate it.