Gregory Richard Barden Poet Acrostic

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falling like leaves again -

Below an aching sky of herringbone ...

Enfolded deep within a gamboge glen,

An old man sat recalling what had been

Unto the summers of his life, now flown.

This precious spot had given blossom to,

In arms of autumn, he and his true love,

For passion, falling like the leaves above

Upon the forest floor in moods of blue ...

Let burn, the fire of each late rendezvous.



For many years he'd hushed her silent call,

And now returned to set his yearning free ...

Like tender hearts, he'd leave her memory

Lost deep within the beauty ... of the fall.







~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Autumn Acrostic" Poetry Contest, Caren Krutsinger, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Falling" Poetry Contest, Kai Michael Neumann, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Beautiful Fall" Poetry Contest, John Hamilton, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Contest Number 495 Any Form Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sam Kauffman October 14, 2021 at 9:57 AM Back with congratulations Greg! In this time of beauty, there is a pensive quality to the season that provides a wonderful metaphor for lost love in memories. Love the layers of the poem. Blessings!

Christuraj Alex October 14, 2021 at 9:49 AM It's a beautifully written acrostic. Great imagery! Congratulations!

Kim Merryman August 2, 2021 at 7:11 PM A smooth flowing acrostic filled with beautiful imagery! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest, Greg! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman August 2, 2021 at 10:32 AM What a tender journey down memory lane Greg all set in the autumn of life. Visceral images. Wonderfully done Greg. Congratulations!

Christuraj Alex August 2, 2021 at 2:32 AM A great description of a love story in the form of acrostics. Beautiful Creation. Congratulations on your win!

Jc Hawkens June 1, 2020 at 5:08 PM Congratulations on your win. Your poem is beautiful Acrostic poetry, graced with romantic melancholy.

Aditi Mishra June 1, 2020 at 4:16 PM This is beautiful Greg! An acrostic with the blend of the melancholy, hope and memories portraying the season. Congratulations on your win :)

Janice Canerdy June 1, 2020 at 8:33 AM Greg, this is so skillfully-written, vividly descriptive, and moving--sad ending. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Kai Michael Neumann June 1, 2020 at 5:47 AM This is a wonderful acrostic. Congratulations on your big win. Kind wishes, Kai

Reason A. Poteet September 18, 2018 at 9:51 PM A beautiful poem and acrostic to boot. Gamboge, new word to add to my vocabulary at my late age. A hint of sadness but romantic still. Congrats. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:59 AM That's very kind of you to say, Reason, and I'm so happy you liked this one ... I am from a family of artists and musicians, so gamboge has always been "around", (and I love the color!). Blessings and thanks, my friend! :-)

Sandra Haight September 18, 2018 at 8:03 PM Such a beautiful Acrostic poem, Greg, perfected with the added gifts of sounding like a romantic love song that flows along so rhythmically in the stream of Iambic Pentameter. Congratulations on your fine 1st Place win! Sandra <3 Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:57 AM This is so sweet of you, Sandra, and I am so pleased that you enjoyed my Acrostic ... it's a form that takes a bit of "extra" motivation for me, but it's always enriching and rewarding to do so. Thanks and blessings, Dear Friend! :-) <3

L. J. Carber September 18, 2018 at 1:27 PM Quite lovely Greg-- I especially like the last stanza (and can well relate!)-- congrats on yr 1st place Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:54 AM Many thanks to you, LJ, I'm pleased that you liked it, friend! :-)

Line Gauthier September 16, 2018 at 2:01 PM Lovely, Gregory. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish... and now gold medal win. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:54 AM That's very sweet of you, Line ... thank you! :-) <3

Jean Murray September 15, 2018 at 5:28 AM Your poems are so sensual Greg. The heat in this one more like embers, but exquisite as always, Jean Murray September 20, 2018 at 5:52 PM Our summers are so short and sweet Greg, I hate to waste time being indoors. Now the nights are closing in, you will see a lot more of me here I hope. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:53 AM You are very kind to say so, Jean, and I so appreciate the wonderful words ... I haven't seen you about much of late, and this put a smile on my face, Dear friend! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong September 14, 2018 at 10:16 PM You always bring a little something extra and unexpected Greg. This nostalgic acrostic is quite romantic! Bravo on your high placement! : ) Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:52 AM That's very sweet of you, Connie, I'm so happy you enjoyed this one. Blessings! :-) <3

Daniel Turner September 14, 2018 at 8:10 PM Congratulations Greg on your fine win. Classy as always my friend. Keep up the excellent work:) Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:51 AM Many thanks to you, Daniel ... blessings, friend! :-)

John Hamilton September 14, 2018 at 2:07 PM Wonderful writing as always in your singular style Greg, congrats on another win! Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:51 AM Thank you very much, John, I appreciate that! I am honored and humbled! :-)

Joanna Daniel September 14, 2018 at 8:33 AM Beautiful is all I can say, Greg:) Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:50 AM That's so kind of you, Jo, thanks so much! :-)

Caren Krutsinger September 13, 2018 at 10:58 AM "in moods of blue" - this itself is masterful, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:50 AM Thank you very much, Caren! :-) <3

Charles Messina September 13, 2018 at 8:42 AM An awesome acrostic, Greg. As always, wonderfully done. Excellent my friend...Charlie Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:50 AM That's very kind of you, Charlie, thank you so much, my friend! :-)