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As human beings, we are set a trust Dominion over all such lesser things Yet it's axiomatic that we turn to dust The best of what our erudition brings We take a fertile clay in hand to mold The asseveration of our bright intents To throw upon life's wheel and thus behold The magic that our work and will relents But much of what we strive for falls away Our altruistic hopes and aims devoured By all that glitters gold with glut and pay The milk of our accomplishment so soured Perhaps if we'd first taste that bitter cream We'd shape a world more fit ... our childrens' dream. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Late April Standard Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Triple A Challenge - 14 Lines Maximum" Poetry Contest, Robert Haigh, Sponsor.

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Carole Duet

Date: 5/2/2018 10:00:00 PM

What a wonderfully deep and true poem, Gregory. Congrats on your win too.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:22:00 AM

Thank you so much, Carole - so appreciated! :-) <3

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/24/2018 7:54:00 PM

Another congratulations!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/30/2018 6:08:00 AM

Many kind thanks, Susan! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/24/2018 7:05:00 PM

Back with more congrats, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/30/2018 6:08:00 AM

Thank you very much, Line! :-) <3

Elaine George

Date: 4/23/2018 7:36:00 AM

The metaphor you have used to convey this life lesson and journey is simply...MAGNIFICENT! Sincerely, Elaine

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/23/2018 8:35:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Elaine, and I'm so pleased you found this one so worthwhile! Blessings and thanks to you, my friend - you are always so kind! :-) <3

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 4/21/2018 8:43:00 PM

Nice work, Greg. Salutations and honors to the poet, great expression, bitter cream, soured milk.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 6:48:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, RAP - blessings! :-)

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/21/2018 11:00:00 AM

This was an amazingly wonderful poem using unusual words so perfectly. Well done.....molded into a piece of artwork itself!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 6:47:00 AM

That's very kind of you to say, Carrie - thank you SO much, my friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/21/2018 9:35:00 AM

So apt! A fave! I had just commented on Sandra’s and you spoke my mind but in a much more articulate and artistic way! Great including the photo! Congrats, Greg! <3 Kim

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 6:47:00 AM

Thank you very much, Kim - so pleased you enjoyed it, friend! :-) <3