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Lo ... such sad music, the Lullaby of heartbreak ... Listen now, for one more Lonely strain of something Lasting, steadfast and true. Love, the elusive and Lyrical Song of Life. ** SECOND PLACE in the "Pleiades L" Poetry Contest, Kim Merryman, Sponsor. **

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Mark Martin

Date: 4/27/2017 2:42:00 PM

Congratulations on this moving piece Greg! :-)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/27/2017 6:41:00 PM

Thank you, Mark - very kind of you to say so, my friend!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/22/2017 7:34:00 PM

Nicely written , Greg, congratulations on your win. ~*

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2017 11:15:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve - that's very kind of you!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/19/2017 9:46:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Greg:) my hearty congratulations on your win:) a 7:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2017 11:14:00 PM

Thank you so kindly, Jo - much appreciated!

Darren White

Date: 4/18/2017 1:04:00 PM

And.... back with congratulations :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/18/2017 1:47:00 PM

Thanks, my friend - very much appreciated! :-)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/18/2017 7:19:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/18/2017 1:46:00 PM

Thank you, Agnes ... that's very kind of you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/18/2017 5:38:00 AM

Lovely in its sadness. Congrats, Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/18/2017 1:45:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Kim - much appreciated!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/18/2017 1:45:00 AM

- Congratulations on your "Pleiades L" poems, Greg :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/18/2017 1:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sunshine! :-)

Doug Vinson

Date: 4/17/2017 12:02:00 PM

Such a pleasurable undulation in this - well done, Greg! I am loving the "L" entries - probably the prettiest-sounding letter of all.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/17/2017 11:17:00 PM

It's a great letter, Doug, for sure - thanks so much for the kind words, my friend!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/17/2017 8:51:00 AM

A contrast - love's heartbreak and delight

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/17/2017 11:16:00 PM

Yes, indeed, Kim ... the double-edged sword! Thank you for reading. ;-)

Jannie Breedt

Date: 4/17/2017 6:49:00 AM

The first word sets the scene for all the "l" s to come. I love it.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/17/2017 11:15:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jannie - so glad you like it, Buddy!

Amy Sullivan

Date: 4/17/2017 4:06:00 AM

A stunning read Greg. :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/17/2017 11:14:00 PM

Thank you so much, Amy - so very appreciated! :-)

Darren White

Date: 4/17/2017 2:16:00 AM

This is so beautiful! Those last two lines are a little gem, and I love the picture you chose. Good luck in the contest.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/17/2017 2:34:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Darren ... I admire and value your opinion highly. The best to you as well, my friend!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/17/2017 2:34:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Darren ... I admire and value your opinion highly. The best to you as well, my friend!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/17/2017 1:07:00 AM

Absolutely thrilling! I loved this piece. Good luck in the contest with this wonderful contender.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/17/2017 1:49:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eileen, that is very kind of you ... I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Just got it in under the wire, as I didn't notice the contest until late today. Blessings! :-)