Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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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.

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Susan Gentry August 12, 2018 at 7:47 PM Congratulations on your win. Well done! Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 4:48 AM Thank you very much, Susan! :-) <3

Eve Roper August 12, 2018 at 7:39 PM Fantastic imagery and great write, congratulations on an excellent win! Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 4:47 AM Many kind thanks to you, Eve, I'm pleased you liked it! :-) <3

Francesca Pappadogiannis August 12, 2018 at 10:02 AM Well done Gregory, this was powerful and the image really made me see the poem exactly as you described :) Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 4:47 AM Thank you very much, Francesca - I so appreciate it! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf August 11, 2018 at 10:37 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 August 13, 2018 at 4:46 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! :-)

Line Gauthier August 11, 2018 at 9:09 PM Congrats on your win, Gregory. Well penned. Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 4:45 AM Thank you very much, Line!

Sara Kendrick August 11, 2018 at 6:09 PM Congrats ..Sara Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 4:45 AM Thank you, Sara!

Caren Krutsinger August 10, 2018 at 7:02 AM You were certainly busy at 1 a.m. but I am glad that you were. The words together make this one a masterpiece in my mind. Gregory Richard Barden August 10, 2018 at 6:59 PM Thank you so very much, Caren ... I'm very proud of this one! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3