Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Images In Ivy

I stand here 'neath these vines of old
 Wrapped by the arms of stories told
The lads and lasses, bright and bold
 A dancing brown-eyed blond
     Of whom I'd been quite fond

     I'd found her here, below this green
 Those chestnut eyes, all of fourteen
Brought I, a senior, still quite green
 Thru metaphor, to my knees
     Her fain pawn, if you please

     Then shared in all that love imparts
 We gangling fools, in fits and starts
Too zealous for our bleeding hearts
 To care where passions led
     Found reckless in its stead

     Now I'm back here, gone the years
 Yet stirs my soul, amidst the fears
Her sweet voice still avails my ears
 From all the memories lost
     How much our loves can cost ...

     How much, our loves ...




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Late February 2019 Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier February 25, 2019 at 8:14 PM Beautiful, Gregory. Congrats on your win with this most lovely poem. Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2019 at 11:15 PM Thank you very much, Line - blessings.

Sherilynn Kucharek February 23, 2019 at 10:32 AM Oh! So heartwrenching and beautiful! I could feel the youthful meeting transpire, and the sad nostalgic thoughts of what could have been at the return! Congratulations on your win! Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2019 at 11:15 PM Oh, that's such a nice thing to say, Sherilynn, and I thank you so much - I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem! I love your name - I once was in a class and friends with an actress that had the same name, (Sherilynn Fenn), though not close friends. Blessings! :-) <3

Gary Smith February 23, 2019 at 8:58 AM Excellent poetry Gregory, congrats. :) Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2019 at 11:12 PM Many kind thanks, Gary! :-)

Charlie Smith February 23, 2019 at 8:19 AM Wonderful Gregory, congratulations... Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2019 at 11:12 PM Thank you so much, Charlie! :-)