Gregory Richard Barden Poet Acrostic

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Humanity

How thin, the veil that wraps us, tenderly, in life -

Unseen filaments of energy, cognition and mass,

Made enduring by the weave of a hand, divine,

And the employment of immaculate intention ...

Nonetheless, we rise and thrive as if immutable -

Immortality, a harlequin of hope for the faithful.

Time and constitution may crumble ahead of us,

Yet the human spirit perseveres... through LOVE.



* FIRST PLACE in the "Humanity Acrostic" Poetry Contest, John Hamilton, Sponsor. *

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 21, 2017 at 1:02 PM Back with congratulations and warm wishes dear poet xomo ~* € Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 4:02 PM Hey, my friend - thank you so much! Blessings, Dear Mo - hope you're well! <3

Alexis Y. November 20, 2017 at 2:25 PM Hi Greg, I see why you won first place. Congratulations:-) Alexis Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:25 AM I'm glad you liked it, Alexis, thank you so very much, my friend! :-) <3 (Hey - you're one of the few people here, beside me, that puts a "nose" on their emoji, lol! I even wrote a goofy poem about it - "Missing Muzzles" - we must be siblings from a previous life, lol!)

Edward Mccall November 19, 2017 at 2:29 PM What a great acrostic Greg and congratulations on your 1st place win well deserved sir well deserved. Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:19 AM That's very kind of you to say so, Edward, and I greatly appreciate it - blessings and thanks to you, my friend! :-)

Joanna Daniel November 19, 2017 at 7:35 AM I remember this one, Greg, congratulations:) you are on a roll with contest wins:) really glad for you:) Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:17 AM Thank you so much, Jo, I'm glad you enjoyed my Acrostic ... blessings to you, friend! :-)

Sandra Haight November 18, 2017 at 6:44 PM An awesome Acrostic poem, Gregory! Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Sandra Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:16 AM Thank you very much, Sandra, I greatly appreciate the kind words, my friend! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong November 18, 2017 at 12:33 PM A wonderful deserving First placement Greg. Congratulations! : ) Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:15 AM That's such a nice comment, Connie, and I thank you so much! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2017 at 12:30 PM I see you took TOP SPOT. This is so well deserved, Gregory. a BIG congrats to you. Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:14 AM Very kind of you, Andrea - thank you so much! :-) <3

John Hamilton November 18, 2017 at 11:19 AM Congrats on another number 1 in my contest, there is no doubt you are a premiere writer, and the wins prove it! Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:14 AM Thank you so much, John, I greatly appreciate the honor, and I'm glad you enjoyed my Acrostic. Blessings, friend.

Joseph May November 18, 2017 at 10:02 AM Great write and win Gregory...Congrats Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:11 AM Thank you so much, Joseph! :-)

Janice Canerdy November 18, 2017 at 8:18 AM How moving and beautifully created! Greg, congratulations on your very well-deserved win! Janice Gregory Richard Barden November 21, 2017 at 1:11 AM Thank you so much, Janice - I greatly appreciate that! :-) <3

Mike Gentile November 18, 2017 at 6:50 AM Congratulations to you, Gregory, Very well deserved !! Gregory Richard Barden November 18, 2017 at 6:53 AM Thank you so much, Mike, very kind of you, my friend ... blessings!

John Michaels November 18, 2017 at 4:21 AM Congrulations on another First Place win, with this stunning piece, Greg. The "harlequin of hope" line is the stand-out piece for me!! All the best, John. Gregory Richard Barden November 18, 2017 at 5:43 AM I'm very pleased you liked it, John, thank you so much, my friend ... blessings! :-)

Sizwe Hlabisa November 18, 2017 at 12:36 AM Well done Greg.... congrats. And yet the human spirit perseveres.... loved it Gregory Richard Barden November 18, 2017 at 5:42 AM Very kind of you to say so, Sizwe - thank you so much, friend! :-)

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2017 at 12:21 AM This is outstanding work, Gregory. You are amazing. Wish mine had such gorgeous imagery to it!! Gregory Richard Barden November 18, 2017 at 5:41 AM You are very kind, Andrea, thank you so much - I so appreciate your thoughtful comments, my friend! <3

Joanna Daniel November 15, 2017 at 8:42 AM Intricately woven words into wonderful poetry, Greg, should be a winner:) Gregory Richard Barden November 16, 2017 at 6:56 PM That's very kind of you, Jo - thank you so much! I hope you're right! :-) Blessings!

Line Gauthier November 14, 2017 at 10:58 PM Well done, Gregory. Very touching. Gregory Richard Barden November 15, 2017 at 4:56 AM Thank you very much, Line - blessings! :-) <3

Betsy Jos November 14, 2017 at 2:31 AM Such a wonderful writing Greg. Superb thought that human life is momentary and its the spirit of Love that stays on! All the best for the contest :-) Gregory Richard Barden November 14, 2017 at 4:26 AM Thank you so much, Betsy - that's very kind of you! I believe that love is the one thing that transcends time! Blessings - I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 13, 2017 at 8:59 PM Beautifully done Greg, good luck in the contest <3 Gregory Richard Barden November 14, 2017 at 12:59 AM Thank you very much, Mo - that's very sweet of you, my friend! :-) <3

Dale Gregory Cozart November 13, 2017 at 9:54 AM Very nicely done, Greg. GL in the contest. Gregory Richard Barden November 14, 2017 at 12:59 AM Very kind of you, Dale - thanks so much, my friend!

Frances Schiavina November 13, 2017 at 9:39 AM Wow! Great poetry. Gregory Richard Barden November 14, 2017 at 12:58 AM Thank you so much, Frances! :-)

Vijay Pandit November 13, 2017 at 7:00 AM Well written Greg-a winning poem! Gregory Richard Barden November 14, 2017 at 12:57 AM Very kind of you, Vijay - thank you! :-)

Line Gauthier November 13, 2017 at 6:00 AM Sublime. Gregory Richard Barden November 13, 2017 at 6:17 AM Thank you so much, Line. <3

Russell Sivey November 13, 2017 at 4:54 AM Wow, the passion for humanity is evident within your loving write my friend! You portray the human race as a hopeful species with a power to change...though we usually take the low road, we try to get higher (A general observation of humanity...taking the low road...not seen in many of my friends however)! I really loved reading your delightful poem this morning, so filled with awe that I am amazed by its splendor, an enthralling piece! Great Work!! Gregory Richard Barden November 13, 2017 at 6:00 AM Thank you so very kindly, my good friend, I am so very pleased you liked my little Acrostic ... it is only the 4th one I've written, but I worked diligently on it, and wanted to make it of substance and import. As I said to Julie, I believe LOVE is the one part of humanity that transcends time and will outlast existence. Blessings, Buddy! :-)