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moment most rare -

we merge ...
          I, rooted in your core
               grinding up as you press down, never deep enough
     supine, you on knees above, I reach up

weaving my fingers through silken strands
          I guide your head gently down toward me, moondrops in your eyes
               sweet tresses fall between us as our mouths melt together
     tongues playing their own game, soft like bubblegum

I swim up the river to your soul
          to that place indescribable, warm and dark
               we are so melded that I almost feel alone ... lonely
     but in the sense of being US, and one

I could let go my spirit there ...
          without fear or regret or contemplation
               I could stay forever on those shores, in joy
     lost in our union and ethereal embrace

but it is far, far too precious for those ends
          exquisite and rare for the sake of how momentary
               and blessed for the sake of how perfect
     how tenderly and passionately ... perfect.








~ 1st Place ~  in the "Brian's Select 1, Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Favorite Poem From Last Week" Poetry Contest, Lu Loo, Judge & Sponsor.

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Eve Roper Date: 4/18/2019 10:16:00 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win in Laura's contest. Have a great Easter. Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/19/2019 5:56:00 AM Thank you so much, Eve, I greatly appreciate your kindness, my friend! :-) <3

Susan Ashley Date: 4/17/2019 2:09:00 PM Your artistry and romantic imagery never ceases to amaze me, Gregory. Your poem is a provocative and passionate pleasure to read. Congratulations on your wonderful win.. ~Susan Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/19/2019 5:56:00 AM You are so very kind, Susan, and that's such a sweet comment ... I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my write - this is a favorite genre for me. Blessings! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/17/2019 2:03:00 PM Congratulations on your top win Greg. I knew this would be a top winner! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/19/2019 5:54:00 AM That's very kind of you, Connie - thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

P.M. Richter Date: 4/17/2019 9:37:00 AM Such a romantic description ~ thanks for sharing Greg! FAV Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/19/2019 5:50:00 AM Many kind thanks to you, PM - blessings, Friend! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/3/2019 11:47:00 PM You have a romantic arsenal to woo an Asian lady with Greg. This is provacative in the lovliest way. I too saw myself having an Asian baby and that happenend thirty three years ago. I loved this beautiful poem my friend. xxoo : ) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/17/2019 2:01:00 PM She is gorgeous and married to a handsome man who is Caucasian/Japanese. Thank you. I believe it is never too late to find love too. xxoo Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/5/2019 5:34:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie, I greatly appreciate it! I have three kids, all over thirty now, (yikes! Five grandchildren, one great-grandson, too), from two marriages, both failed, but I still believe I will end life with an Asian woman ... we're never too old for love, I don't believe. Congrats - yours must be so beautiful - the blend of Caucasian and Asian makes for such gorgeous progeny, I think! Blessings! :-) <3

Robert Lindley Date: 4/3/2019 8:10:00 PM A superbly crafted romantic piece my friend. Hot and spicy at just the right places too. A fav,, a true pleasure to read... Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/5/2019 5:30:00 PM Thank you so very kindly, Robert, I'm happy you enjoyed it, Brother! :-)

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 4/3/2019 4:31:00 AM This is so beautiful. No one could have written tis wonderful story any better. I love this. You asked about me not posting much at the moment. Thank you for that. I am perfectly fine. But we have finally received our container with our belongings in Spain. Unpacking boxes and sorting thousands of books. Kind regards, Kai Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/5/2019 5:30:00 PM So happy to see this, Kai, and I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem! Glad also that you're getting moved - such a difficult, tiring process, but always a reward. Blessings, Friend! :-)

Kyle Kriticos Date: 4/2/2019 8:05:00 PM Bravo, bravo! What a beautiful inner discourse about love! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/5/2019 5:29:00 PM Thank you so very much, Kyle - I'm pleased you liked it, my friend! :-)

Jannie Breedt Date: 4/2/2019 2:41:00 AM Okkkkkay, that was very quick placing. Exactly how fast do you write. One poem takes me hours of sweat. Reminiscent of Last Tango in Paris. Steamily wonderful. If they know what you write about them they will be back fo' shò Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/2/2019 1:30:00 PM A new lady friend?? SWEET!!! That is awesome, Buddy - if I could be so lucky! I know there's one "out there", (and that it will happen when it's supposed to ... or not), and that she's oriental, ha! I dreamed as a child that I would marry an Asian women ... and I am quite fond of such. Blessings, Brother - I am happy for you! :-D Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/2/2019 1:27:00 PM This one came pretty quickly, Jannie ... though that isn't always the norm, the better ones DO happen that way, (or many of them anyway). I don't think those are from "us", but rather without, and it's cool to be used that way by the Creative Conscience, (or whatever "IT" is - I've yet to conclude, lol). Blessings! :-) Jannie Breedt Date: 4/2/2019 2:43:00 AM ...met a new lady friend did I. Cleans aeroplanes. Better NOT show her this one ...yet