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Handiwork

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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/22/2018 6:47:00 AM Thank you very much, Kim - so pleased you enjoyed it, friend! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 4/20/2018 5:40:00 PM Fantastic piece Greg! Congratulations on your win :) xomo! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/20/2018 10:41:00 PM Thank you so very much, Mo - blessings! :-) <3

Winged Warrior Date: 4/20/2018 5:06:00 PM Superbly done my friend...Congrats on 2'nd place Gregory...stay in the light...^WW^ Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/20/2018 10:40:00 PM Many kind thanks to you, W@ - I greatly appreciate the wonderful comments! :-)

Line Gauthier Date: 4/20/2018 4:41:00 PM Back with congrats on your well deserved silver medal. I really like where you took this challenge, Gregory. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/20/2018 10:40:00 PM Very kind of you, Line - thank you so much! :-) <3

Susan Gentry Date: 4/20/2018 4:16:00 PM Excellent. Great message... congratulations again on your win. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/20/2018 10:39:00 PM Thank you very much, Susan! :-) <3

Juliet Ligon Date: 4/18/2018 10:43:00 PM Your presentation is beautiful and your words are for musing! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/19/2018 2:38:00 AM Very kind of you, Juliet - thank you! :-)

Line Gauthier Date: 4/18/2018 10:28:00 PM Beautiful, Gregory. Well done. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/19/2018 2:38:00 AM Thank you, Line!