Intent

And so, thus lies intent ...
Gatekeeper of innumerable dreams,
And the sour fruit of all left unrealized.
Oh grand, the castles constructed in its name -
Forlorn and fallow, the kingdoms it has forsaken.
Madness and misery creep its shadows ...
All wonder and wisdom dance in its wake,
Yet, it is an apparition that waits, alone
An angel of breath and dynamism ...
Or a demon ... of latency.

analogyappreciationlifemetaphorwisdomfree verse

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Susan Gentry

Date: 8/12/2018 7:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Well done!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 4:48:00 AM

Thank you very much, Susan! :-) <3

Eve Roper

Date: 8/12/2018 7:39:00 PM

Fantastic imagery and great write, congratulations on an excellent win! Hugs Eve

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 4:47:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Eve, I'm pleased you liked it! :-) <3

Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 8/12/2018 10:02:00 AM

Well done Gregory, this was powerful and the image really made me see the poem exactly as you described :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 4:47:00 AM

Thank you very much, Francesca - I so appreciate it! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/11/2018 10:37:00 PM

Such an unusual subject and such an uncanny write. How on earth you think of these things is well beyond me. You have a great gift, and unlike some talented individuals I know, you utilize your gift to the hilt! Bravo! Congrats to you on your win in the contest, Gregory R! Best wishes always, Gershon

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 4:46:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Gershon - I have a "unique" imagination, (my family would call it "odd", lol) ... so pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! :-)