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Imagination's Wealth

sun dances on waves // a million gold coins spilling, to fill joy's coffers




~ 1st Place ~  in the Monoku 5: Cliche' Poetry Contest", Silent One, Sponsor ... for cliche' #1 "All that glitters isn't gold".
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Bangalee Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 11:18 PM
wow - greatly penned
Barden Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 1:52 AM
Thank you so much Mahtab ... a theme I have used a few times in different forms. My grandmother once told me that the sparkles on the sea are fairies/sprites being born, but I also like to think of them as Neptune's coins, (gold in the day, silver at night). ;-) Blessings!
Roper Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 6:44 PM
Well done, Gregory. Congratulations on your 1 liner poem . Hugs Eve ~`*
Barden Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 11:18 PM
That's very kind of you, Eve - thanks and blessings to you! :-) <3
S     Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 3:07 PM
Lovely!! Congratulations on your win Greg!!
Barden Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 11:17 PM
Thank you very much, Judy! :-) <3
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January 8, 2018 at 6:14 PM
Yes, to what you said below. It's great when you can tell a story with just one line. REally, a monoku is simply a haiku in a straight line and very few know how to do either form!
Barden Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 11:17 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea ... they're such wonderful forms for many reasons!
Dietrich Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 7:09 PM
Amazing one, Gregory, in just one line you said so much!! Congrats on your win
Barden Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea ... I like short forms when they tell a whole story in just a few words, and it's not only a great challenge, but it forces me to learn new words, be creative with phrasing, and maximize word meaning. I write a LOT of Haiku and Monoku, but don't post a lot of it here ... I posted some when I first joined, but then got away from it, (though I write some daily as a "warm-up" and often get ideas for longer pieces). Blessings, friend! :-) <3
Babu Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 8:33 PM
Hi Gregory : I love this one, Many Congratulations on this TOP Win:-) Regards, Sathya
Barden Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 4:30 PM
I'm so pleased you liked this one, Sathya, and thanks so very much for the kind words! :-)
Mohn Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 5:13 PM
this is wonderfully creative Greg...congrats!
Barden Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 4:29 PM
Thank you very much, David - blessings, my friend! :-)
Andresen Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 1:34 PM
- Congratulations Gregory, on your great first place in the contest - Lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Barden Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 4:28 PM
The very same to you, Anne-Lise - thanks and blessings to you, Friend! :-) <3
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 12:06 PM
A divine piece worthy of your top wIn Greg! Congratulations! : )
Barden Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 4:28 PM
Very kind of you, Connie - thanks so much! :-) <3
Gauthier Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Absolutely beautiful. Congrats on your winning poem, Gregory.
Barden Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 4:27 PM
Thank you very much, Line - blessings! :-) <3
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January 6, 2018 at 9:24 AM
You paint a brilliant scene my friend! Congratulations on your win with this sparkling gem :) xomo! ~<3
Barden Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 4:27 PM
And a sparkling and sincere thank you to you, Mo - I'm glad you enjoyed this! :-) <3 (Hmmm ... so similar, and you liked this one. Maybe just not ENOUGH). :-(
One Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 9:01 AM
Great use for this cliche and great imagery... Congratulations on your first place in the cliche monoku contest Greg...
Barden Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 4:26 PM
Thank you so much, S1, I greatly appreciate the recognition and honor! :-)
Breedt Avatar
January 13, 2017 at 11:22 PM
Word and photo percectly matched
Barden Avatar
January 14, 2017 at 2:05 AM
Thank you so much, Jannie ...
Gupta Avatar
January 12, 2017 at 3:41 AM
Awesome ... Beautiful flower of intellect ...
Barden Avatar
January 12, 2017 at 3:46 AM
Thank you so kindly, Probir ... much appreciated! :-)
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