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In Winter's Midst

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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

Date: 2/15/2018 5:06:00 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
Date: 2/22/2018 12:24:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Jo - so pleased you liked it! Thanks! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/13/2018 8:24:00 PM

This is simply fantastic Gregory! Congratulations on your deserving first class placement!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/22/2018 12:23:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Connie - thank you! :-) <3

Judith S

Date: 2/9/2018 3:52:00 PM

Wow Greg!! What an amazing entry! I have yet to see the Northern Lights. Congratulations on your shared win :) ~Judy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:17:00 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

Date: 2/6/2018 10:35:00 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
Date: 2/10/2018 8:16:00 PM

Very sweet of you, Mo, thank you so much ... we're getting there! Just a few weeks to go! :-) <3

Agnes Krampe

Date: 2/5/2018 6:15:00 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
Date: 2/10/2018 8:15:00 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

Date: 2/5/2018 10:42:00 AM

Wonderful poem, Greg, congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:14:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Eve, thank you so much! :-) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 2/5/2018 10:23:00 AM

Great rhythm, flow and rhyme, a quality rhyme worthy of shared first place! Congrats Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:13:00 PM

Thank you so much, John ... greatly appreciated.

Roy Pett

Date: 2/5/2018 5:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Gregory, your talents know no bounds, brilliant poetry. :))

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:13:00 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

Date: 2/5/2018 12:39:00 AM

Congratulations, Greg on your first position win with a great poem, as usual.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:10:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Subimal ... thank you so much, My Friend! :-)

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/4/2018 8:17:00 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
Date: 2/10/2018 8:08:00 PM

That's so sweet of you, Susan, you're always so kind to me! Blessings and thanks, my friend! :-) <3

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 2/4/2018 7:30:00 PM

Congrats on a fine write and win Gregory!~Che :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:07:00 PM

Thank you very much, Cheryl! :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2018 7:21:00 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
Date: 2/10/2018 8:07:00 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

Date: 2/4/2018 5:28:00 PM

Beautiful. Congratulations for your win Gregory :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:06:00 PM

Thank you very much, Heidi - I greatly appreciate it! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/4/2018 5:05:00 PM

I knew I'd be back with congrats, Gregory. Just didn't want to be rude with the pre-announcement !

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:06:00 PM

That's so kind of you, Line, and I thank you so, so much! :-) <3

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/4/2018 5:03:00 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
Date: 2/10/2018 8:05:00 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

Date: 2/4/2018 4:28:00 PM

Great contrast, Greg, but as you say...but Spring’s dream! Congratulations! ...Kim

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 8:04:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kim - blessings, Dear Friend - you're always so kind to me! :-) <3

Silent One

Date: 2/4/2018 3:08:00 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
Date: 2/10/2018 8:03:00 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

Date: 2/4/2018 12:55:00 AM

Great entry. Good luck, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/4/2018 3:53:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line! :-)