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Soft, as the moon weeps, A Lark trills endless, his mate, Now, cold on the sand ... His broken heart is my own, This beach, our sanctuary. Oh, my winged brother, Your sweet song - bathed in sorrow, Is but bitter perfection ... Each tender note rends my soul, As you plead ... for her answer. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Early February Standard" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "One or Two Tanka" Poetry Contest, Rick Parise, Sponsor. ~ Honorable Mention ~ in the "Favourite Poem From December 2017" Poetry Contest, Julia Ward, Judge & Sponsor. (Checked at HowManySyllables.com)

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/9/2018 10:49:00 AM

Back with more congrats for making it on this short list of winners, Gregory.

Wendy Watson

Date: 11/9/2018 1:33:00 AM

What pathos in this combination of the subject's own heartache and that of the lonely lark and moon. Really touching,Greg.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/3/2018 10:44:00 AM

Congrats, Gregory on this most deserving win. What a lovely emotional poem.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/7/2018 7:51:00 PM

I'm pleased you liked it, Line, thank you! :-) <3

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/28/2018 11:19:00 AM

Lovely work Gregory, congratulations...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/7/2018 7:51:00 PM

Very kind of you, Charlie - thank you! :-)

Eve Roper

Date: 2/28/2018 10:43:00 AM

Beautiful serene poem, congratulations on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/7/2018 7:50:00 PM

Very kind of you, Eve, thank you so much, friend! :-)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 2/26/2018 2:02:00 AM

Congratulations, Greg on your first position win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/27/2018 8:17:00 AM

Very kind of you, Subimal - thank you so much!

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 2/25/2018 9:56:00 AM

Very moving Greg with a well done tanka that flows so smoothly it transcends the form. Congratulations on your trophy win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/27/2018 8:17:00 AM

That's very sweet of you to say, Janis, thank you very much, my friend - blessings to you! :-) <3

Lewis Raynes

Date: 2/11/2018 5:07:00 PM

wow congratulations on ur win Gregory, such a lonely beach, such a beautiful parallel

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/22/2018 12:47:00 AM

Thank you so much, Lewis, that's very kind of you, my friend! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/9/2018 8:47:00 AM

Beautiful, Gregory. A gem indeed. Congrats on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 10:20:00 PM

Thanks so much, Line - you have put the polish on the gem, my friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/8/2018 4:16:00 PM

So sad and beautiful in its love for all! Congrats, Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 10:19:00 PM

That's very sweet of you, Kim, thank you very much! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/8/2018 3:22:00 PM

So beautiful, Greg, well deserving of the win! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 10:19:00 PM

Thank you very much, Janice ... blessings, Friend! :-) <3

John Lawless

Date: 2/8/2018 1:02:00 PM

..."OH, my winged brother"...you soar with this magnificent set of Tanka. A well deserved to spot....

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2018 10:18:00 PM

Very kind of you, John, and I thank you so much, Friend! :-)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 2/8/2018 1:00:00 PM

Back with congrats!! <3

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

Thank you, Mo-Mo! ;-) <3

Mick Talbot

Date: 2/8/2018 5:22:00 AM

Indeed a winner, congratulations Gregory! Mick

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

Very kind of you, Mick - thanks so much!

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/7/2018 12:47:00 PM

So touching...so beautiful, Gregory! Congrats on your First Place win. Sandra

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

Thank you so much, Sandra - blessings! :-) <3

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/8/2018 1:07:00 PM

Gorgeous!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 11:32:00 PM

Thank you so much, Richard! :-)

Paul Callus

Date: 1/5/2018 4:31:00 AM

A beautiful, emotional and touching double Tanka, Gregory. Best regards // paul

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/5/2018 4:38:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Paul - I'm very glad you liked it, my friend! Blessings! :-)

Becca Teagan

Date: 1/1/2018 9:41:00 AM

This is very moving. Each line brings more emotion. Love it.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/2/2018 12:07:00 AM

Very kind of you to say so, Becca - thank you very much! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/1/2018 12:08:00 AM

So sad and felt to my core. Wow! Emotions rampant. Great write.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/2/2018 12:07:00 AM

Thank you so much, Rhoda, I greatly appreciate your kind words, my friend. Blessings! :-) <3

Judith S

Date: 12/31/2017 8:10:00 AM

Just beautiful Greg!! "Your sweet song - bathed in sorrow ... is but perfection" LOVE that line!! Best of luck in the contest.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/31/2017 6:18:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Judy - I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, as it is special to me ... and thanks for the best wishes, dear friend! Blessings! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 12/31/2017 12:49:00 AM

Impressed this bird :) love it Greg, my best to you! xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/31/2017 6:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mo, I so appreciate it! <3

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/30/2017 7:17:00 PM

This write is honey-dipped in melancholy beauty Gregory. Delicious, delectable and divine. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/30/2017 10:07:00 PM

What a lovely, heart-felt comment, Susan - thank you so very kindly, my friend, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! Blessings and Happy New Year, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/30/2017 6:26:00 PM

Beautiful!! Last two lines so poignant.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/30/2017 10:06:00 PM

Very kind of you, SW, thank you very much! :-) <3