Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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In Winter's Midst

These months grow old
          Long, dark, deep, cold
                    Slow draws each night
                              Soul craves more light

Temps plunge, heat lost
          Laced glass, fine frost
                    Snow falls, flakes blown
                              White drifts, gusts moan

Chilled air, iced nips
          Red cheeks, chapped lips
                    Wrapped in down coats
                              Raw breeze, sharp notes

Stone moon shines down
          Paints blue, dusk's frown
                    Stars bright, shine crisp
                              Keen draught, wind's lisp

Wide brush, light splash
          Milk's Way, sky's sash
                    Deep breath, air bites
                              Sky's treat - North Lights

Yet my thoughts yearn
          Long days, sun's burn
                    Birds croon, air hums
                              Buds bloom, life comes

Shorts and short sleeves
          Tops down, green leaves
                    Swim, sail, play, bike
                              Beach, lake, camp, hike

These long eves, run
          Soon caught, warm sun
                    But such thoughts seem
                              Now ... but Spring's dream.




* FIRST PLACE in the "128 Words" Poetry Contest, Silent One, Sponsor. Syllables counted at HowManySyllables.com. *

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Joanna Daniel February 15, 2018 at 5:06 AM Beautiful longing for spring, Greg, here it's almost back to summer...those Northern Lights must be enchanting, many congratulations on your win:) Gregory Richard Barden February 22, 2018 at 12:24 AM That's very kind of you, Jo - so pleased you liked it! Thanks! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong February 13, 2018 at 8:24 PM This is simply fantastic Gregory! Congratulations on your deserving first class placement! Gregory Richard Barden February 22, 2018 at 12:23 AM That's very kind of you, Connie - thank you! :-) <3

Judith S February 9, 2018 at 3:52 PM Wow Greg!! What an amazing entry! I have yet to see the Northern Lights. Congratulations on your shared win :) ~Judy Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:17 PM Thank you so very much, Judy ... we get the lights here once-in-a-while, but the best ones were when I was young ... we had some that were red once, (though they're usually green). Blessings - I hope you get to see them someday! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 6, 2018 at 10:35 AM tic..tic..tic I'm waiting! I feel this ink right down to the bone. Congratulations on your win my friend xomo! Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:16 PM Very sweet of you, Mo, thank you so much ... we're getting there! Just a few weeks to go! :-) <3

Agnes Krampe February 5, 2018 at 6:15 PM I can so relate, Gregory - can't wait for winter to end. Normally we get the occasional warm spell, but this winter has just been miserable and endless. Congrats on your win! Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:15 PM Indeed it has, Agnes ... long and cold and dark. Just a couple of months left now. Thanks and blessings to you, Friend! :-)

Eve Roper February 5, 2018 at 10:42 AM Wonderful poem, Greg, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:14 PM That's very kind of you, Eve, thank you so much! :-) <3

John Hamilton February 5, 2018 at 10:23 AM Great rhythm, flow and rhyme, a quality rhyme worthy of shared first place! Congrats Greg! Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:13 PM Thank you so much, John ... greatly appreciated.

Roy Pett February 5, 2018 at 5:50 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Gregory, your talents know no bounds, brilliant poetry. :)) Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:13 PM Oh, that's so very kind of you, Roy, and I am so thankful for your kindness ... very glad you enjoyed this one, my friend! :-)

Subimal Sinha-Roy February 5, 2018 at 12:39 AM Congratulations, Greg on your first position win with a great poem, as usual. Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:10 PM That's very kind of you, Subimal ... thank you so much, My Friend! :-)

Susan Ashley February 4, 2018 at 8:17 PM A great write Gregory with luscious rhythm and rhyme that eased me gracefully through your poem. Congratulations on your excellent first place win. ~Susan Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:08 PM That's so sweet of you, Susan, you're always so kind to me! Blessings and thanks, my friend! :-) <3

Cheryl Hoffman February 4, 2018 at 7:30 PM Congrats on a fine write and win Gregory!~Che :) Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:07 PM Thank you very much, Cheryl! :-)

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2018 at 7:21 PM Yes, this is how I had hoped to do mine but just couldn't find the time. You made it SO beautiful, Greg. Truly a well deserved win. Congrats. (question for you at soupmail) Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:07 PM Thanks so much, Andrea, I'm pleased you liked this one! (And I owe you a bunch of soupies - I'm so far behind!) Blessings, Buddy! :-) <3

Heidi Sands February 4, 2018 at 5:28 PM Beautiful. Congratulations for your win Gregory :) Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:06 PM Thank you very much, Heidi - I greatly appreciate it! :-) <3

Line Gauthier February 4, 2018 at 5:05 PM I knew I'd be back with congrats, Gregory. Just didn't want to be rude with the pre-announcement ! Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:06 PM That's so kind of you, Line, and I thank you so, so much! :-) <3

Sandra Haight February 4, 2018 at 5:03 PM Winter gives us so many reasons to yearn for Spring, Gregory! I love how you wrote your poem portraying so much imagery with such restrictive words. My theme was similar to yours! Congratulations on your 1st Place win. Sandra :) Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:05 PM That's very kind of you, Sandra, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! I will check yours out soon ... I am SO behind on comments and thank-you's and congrats, (rather ashamed about it) ... blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2018 at 4:28 PM Great contrast, Greg, but as you say...but Spring’s dream! Congratulations! ...Kim Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:04 PM Thank you so much, Kim - blessings, Dear Friend - you're always so kind to me! :-) <3

Silent One February 4, 2018 at 3:08 PM I thik 99.9% of the the world's population yearn for warmer days.. Great poem with great flow Gregory.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest Gregory Richard Barden February 10, 2018 at 8:03 PM I believe you're right, S1, although in my skiing days I lived for winter ... strange (ironic) how life changes us. Many thanks for my placement - blessings!

Line Gauthier February 4, 2018 at 12:55 AM Great entry. Good luck, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden February 4, 2018 at 3:53 AM Thank you so much, Line! :-)