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There's a monstrous beast I feed (Though I cleanse its bloody chin) 'Tis that bitter, vainglorious truth That my demons ... always ... win. Still, so starved in grim defeat ... I'll be damned, should it not eat.

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/19/2019 8:00:00 AM

They may win a battle here or there... but you win most I believe. (You are a kind and gracious person. A good and honoring son. A generous adoring father... a person who values others and chooses peace again and again.). They may win some battles—we are all fallible—but in the big picture and in the most important ways you shine.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/18/2019 6:35:00 PM

I keep coming back to this one... it is haunting. Those few lines hit their mark and stay with you. One thing occurs to me, that we have an enemy and he is a liar ‘cause your demons don’t always win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/19/2019 4:00:00 AM

Oh, I wish that were true, PS, but it seems they keep claiming me ... one way or another, through defeat, or sometimes just plain surrender. I DO believe love and grace have power over everything, they just seem to be someone ELSE'S power right now. Blessings, Dear Friend. <3

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 10/16/2019 12:02:00 PM

Greg, A very dark verse, short piece, a precious write enjoyed it...vivid... Blessing to you kind sir.James

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/19/2019 3:58:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, King James, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! Blessings, my friend! :o)

John Hamilton

Date: 10/14/2019 7:42:00 AM

A gripping write of desperation, truly deep and dark, haven't seen this side of you for a while, must have been a purge of sorts.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/19/2019 3:57:00 AM

Yes, it was, John ... on many levels. Blessings, my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/14/2019 7:33:00 AM

Not the kind of host we hope for! Well written, dear Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/19/2019 3:57:00 AM

Indeed not, Kim - thank you, Dear Friend! :o) <3

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/14/2019 4:38:00 AM

Prayers for you - May God help and bless you with His most precious Son, Love and prayers, Gina

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/19/2019 3:56:00 AM

Many thanks and blessings for your concern, Regina, you are very thoughtful. :o) <3