Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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If But One

A single kiss
      Can change your life forever
           Or leave you barren
               With a hundred unanswered questions.
                  Your first kiss
                    Was a shameless swindler
                     A brash and brazen thief of the night
                     Stealing my breath, heart, expectations ...
                    My proud and precious walls
                  Utterly obliterated
               In the instant of an instant
           By the simple, tender application
      Of your candied lips
To mine.





~ 1st Place ~  in the "October No. 2 2018 Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Connie Marcum Wong October 17, 2018 at 2:58 PM This is so sweet Greg. I think most will relate to this and remember their first kiss. I do remember mine while in a dark theatre. Congratulations on your deserving win! This was delightful! : ) Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 3:48 AM Thank you so much, Connie, and for sharing ... it is such a priceless memory, isn't it? And kissing is my favorite thing in the world - I could do it for hours! It seems millennials don't value it the way we did, but maybe that's my misconception, not the reality. Blessings, Friend! :-) <3

L. J. Carber October 16, 2018 at 9:19 AM Congrats Greg, on both Brain's contrast and for re-creating so beautifully a moment special to most of us-- I still remember my 1st kiss on the beach at Ocean City, NJ, and my promise to remember her name always (which I still do 50 plus years later, Mary Ellen!) Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 3:45 AM Thank you so very much, LJ - and for sharing! I remember my VERY first kiss, (I was 1st grade, she was kindergarten, and she planted one on me at recess one day, hence I never went through the "I hate girls" stage that my buddies did, I had to fake it, lol), and I remember the first kiss of my meaningful relationships. So special!

Brandy Nicole October 14, 2018 at 6:43 PM Cute! :) I just love the photo, it matches your words perfectly. Kissing is the most romantic thing Ever!! Congratulations Greg, on this win. Oh, that October Moon poem, I have posted. I meant to tell ya that. ~ Brandy Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 3:43 AM It is indeed, Brandy, and it is my FAVORITE thing as well - I could kiss all day, if it were up to me ... what a way to pass the hours! Blessings and thanks, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Line Gauthier October 14, 2018 at 12:54 PM Lovely, Gregory. Congrats on your top win. Gregory Richard Barden October 14, 2018 at 1:06 PM Thanks so much, Line! :-)

Anisha Dutta October 14, 2018 at 1:16 AM Big congrats to win top on your wonderful poem. Additional attraction is its nice shape. Gregory Richard Barden October 14, 2018 at 1:01 PM Thank you so much, Anisha, that's so nice of you, my friend! :-) <3

John Hamilton September 21, 2018 at 10:36 AM I was also 5 and you never forget your first kiss, congrats on a premiere win in Brian's contest, he got it right! John Hamilton September 24, 2018 at 10:51 AM You crack me up! Gregory Richard Barden September 24, 2018 at 12:18 AM Thank you so very much, John, I greatly appreciate the kindness! I am amazed at how many things in our lives are so similar - I'm beginning to think we may be long-lost brothers, (though that may be frightening to you, lol)! Blessings, My Friend! ;-)

Line Gauthier September 20, 2018 at 7:10 PM Back to congratulate you, Gregory. Well done. Gregory Richard Barden September 24, 2018 at 12:15 AM Thank you very much, Line - I appreciate it!

Sunlite Wanter September 17, 2018 at 8:46 PM I think the key words are "change your life forever." Sweet poem eliciting sweet memories! Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:31 AM Many kind thanks, Sunlite - I so appreciate it! :-) <3

Chris Green September 17, 2018 at 12:28 PM This was beautiful Dale. Such a heart touching and memory inducing poem. Ah, that first kiss Chris Green September 17, 2018 at 2:38 PM Oops. Sorry about that my friend. I guess I got lost while reading...I do that often. Gregory Richard Barden September 17, 2018 at 12:49 PM Many kind thanks, Chris, (but my name is Greg - Dale's middle name) ... I'm pleased you enjoyed this one, my friend, and flattered to be mistaken for DGC! Blessings! :-)

Line Gauthier September 17, 2018 at 11:32 AM A lovely poem, Gregory. What an enticing presentation. Bravo. Gregory Richard Barden September 17, 2018 at 12:47 PM Thanks so much, Line - I so appreciate it! :-) <3