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Jaunt For Gist

I sought my truth within the sky
The squally blue, my wings to ply
A thrust on thermals, carried high
And yet, the gospel that I found?
My feet still fixed to feral ground.

I dared to plunge the oceans, deep
To burn in Neptune's coldest keep
And bleed to soft, abiding sleep
Still, dull, his trident couldn't pierce
And all endowed me? Failure, fierce.

I sought a meaning deep within
A quest divorced of flesh and skin
To hone the rusted blade of sin
But all the meat that met me there?
Long since rancid with despair.

I feigned to know a god above
A sacred purpose bound to love
Decanting boundless realms, thereof
Yet, veiled in all that bright expanse?
A dirge divine, devoid the dance.

However long we're called to stay
On this blue marble, night-to-day
Our passioned spirit finds a way
Despite our limits, sky and earth
We NEVER cease to mete our worth.



** FIFTH PLACE in the "Contest 335" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor. **

Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden | Year Posted 2017

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Janice Canerdy Date: 9/22/2017 2:16:00 PM Congrats on your win, Gregory! Janice Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/22/2017 3:52:00 PM Thank you, Janice - blessings, friend! :-) <3

Constance La France Date: 9/22/2017 10:15:00 AM Gregory, CONGRATULATIONS on your placement ! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/22/2017 3:51:00 PM Thank you, BW - much appreciated! <3

John Hamilton Date: 9/22/2017 10:03:00 AM Congrats on a great placement, I knew this was a winner! You keep winning in Brian's contests what's the secret? Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/22/2017 3:51:00 PM Lol - Oh, I didn't even PLACE in the previous two, and that has happened quite a bit, so it balances out, I think. Thanks for your kind comments, my friend! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/21/2017 11:43:00 AM Fabulous pen, love the rhythm rhyme and the content. Best to you in the contest :) xomo Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/21/2017 11:20:00 PM Thank you so much, Maureen, that pleases me very much, and I so appreciate the kindness! Blessings - I like your new avatar/profile pic!

Russell Sivey Date: 9/21/2017 4:56:00 AM I loved this my friend! Sorry it's been awhile in commenting, but I am very impressed by your write, especially knowing your troubles you are going through right now! I have been praying for you! I surely have enjoyed reading your cleverly written masterful piece here this morning! What a glorious poem, Great Work!! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/21/2017 11:18:00 PM I had a feeling you might like this, my hard-working, healing friend! SO happy you enjoyed it, and that you're doing so much better - I owe you a longer reply than last night's, and will do so shortly - have some things to share. Thanks again, Buddy - you and your wonderful wife are always in my prayers, too! :-)

Lin Lane Date: 9/21/2017 4:42:00 AM A jaunt into the wonderment of life and its forces, and metered in a great rhyme scheme. Well done, Greg. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/21/2017 11:16:00 PM Thank you VERY much, Lin, I so appreciate your kindness, and I'm pleased you enjoyed this one! Blessings, Friend! :-) <3

John Hamilton Date: 9/20/2017 9:29:00 PM Yeah I feel ya Gregory R, another masterpiece of rhyme, I hope to keep dancing on this blue marble for as long as I can. Brilliant write! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/20/2017 9:40:00 PM Amen, Brother, well-said! The longer I'm here, the more wealth of friendship I gain in the likes of you, John. I am blessed. Thanks you!