Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Friendship's Bloom

For every glowing grin and kindly face,

                    We take a gambit on what waits inside,

          For rare is it, that smiles come with grace -

                              Far less is what they show, than what they hide.

So in the course of choosing well, a friend,

                    I look for kind and honest, thoughtful, care ...

          For all the lasting friendships, in the end,

                              Will bud and grow from seedlings planted there.


There is one special bloom here, on this site,

                    Who from the very first, was kind and true,

          And if they hadn't shined on me, their light ...

                              I would not now be sharing this ... with you.




~ 7th Place ~  in the "Qualities You Admire In Friends" Poetry Contest
Carolyn Devonshire, Sponsor.

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Gershon Wolf July 1, 2018 at 11:15 PM Yes, my friend, 'the smile that hides the daggers inside' is much the way of our world, and not just in the USA, mind you, but everywhere...And so your quest for true friendship is so enlightening and meaningful to me and to us all. An elegant, eloquent write of true, hard-to-come-by and hard-won inspiration. Thank you for sharing it. As always, Gershon Gregory Richard Barden July 2, 2018 at 11:57 AM This is such a wonderful comment, Gershon, and I so greatly appreciate it, my friend! Blessings and thanks to you as always, Brother! :-)

Susan Gentry June 27, 2018 at 7:13 PM Congratulations on your win. Your friend qualities are brilliantly stated (as you always do :)) A lovely sincere poem. :) Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2018 at 6:44 AM That's very sweet of you, Susan, and thank you for being so kind! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong June 26, 2018 at 5:16 PM This is lovely Gregory. "I look for kind and honest, thoughtful, care ..." exactly! Congratulations on your win! : ) xxoo Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2018 at 6:43 AM Thank you so very much, Connie - blessings! :-) <3

Curtis Moorman June 26, 2018 at 2:37 PM Greg, the person of whom you speak is the one who is most fortunate. Why? Because they have YOU for a friend. Congratulations on your win. Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2018 at 6:43 AM This is such a nice thing to say, Curtis - you are a pretty good friend yourself, and as good-natured as they come! Blessings, Brother! :-)

Jan Allison June 26, 2018 at 2:36 PM Dropping back with my congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2018 at 6:41 AM That's so kind of you, Jan - thanks! :-) <3

Tom Cunningham June 26, 2018 at 1:15 PM Congratulations Gregory. Tom. Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2018 at 6:41 AM Thank you, Tom! :-)

Carolyn Devonshire June 26, 2018 at 12:10 PM I'm so glad you found a friend here who encouraged you so much, Gregory. Your poem is lovely. Congratulations! Hugs, Carolyn Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2018 at 6:41 AM Many thanks to you, Carolyn, I so appreciate it! :-) <3

Carole Duet June 25, 2018 at 11:01 PM Just beautiful and so true, Greg. I love this one. A "real" friend is precious and rare. Great poem. GL in the contest. *soup mail Gregory Richard Barden June 30, 2018 at 6:40 AM hank you very much, Carol - blessings! :-) <3

Lyric Man June 25, 2018 at 7:08 AM Great write on friendship, Gregory.. enjoyed the pic too! Gregory Richard Barden June 25, 2018 at 10:40 AM Thank you so much, LM! :-)

Sunlite Wanter June 24, 2018 at 5:35 PM There were a couple of encouragers for me, too. They don't know what their kindness did for me. Gregory Richard Barden June 25, 2018 at 10:40 AM There have been a few here who have affected me in a very positive way ... and I probably would have left, if not for them, SW. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Jan Allison June 24, 2018 at 4:06 PM what a lovely friendship poem Greg, I wonder who this blossom could be!!:-) hugs jan xx Gregory Richard Barden June 25, 2018 at 10:38 AM Thank you very much, Jan - it could mean quite a few people, actually, but it's kind of fun keeping it secret, my friend! You would certainly fit the description, hehe! ;-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 24, 2018 at 11:36 AM So lovely Gregory. My best to you in the contest! xomo <3 Gregory Richard Barden June 25, 2018 at 10:37 AM Many kind thanks, Dear Mo! :-) <3