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Cinema and the Spectacle of Nuclear War

Our mouths and our souls mix as we become one,
Love second to none ...

The moon, that just moments before bathed our night -
Now swallowed by light ...

Huge clouds, like fresh mushrooms, bloom pink in the skies,
Soft-sparkling your eyes ...

Night, turned to day, with bright colors and aura ...
Such dazzling horror ...

Our mouths and our souls mix as we become one,
We burn like the sun ...

Our lives and world ... done.







~ 1st Place ~  in the "Half-Eleven" Poetry Contest, Nina Parmenter, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 2nd Place ~  in the "The Last ..." Poetry Contest, Silent One, Judge & Sponsor.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 12/9/2018 8:39:00 PM

A very creative poem of the ecstasy of the last kiss, the last act of love in the light of impending doom. Dramatic and dynamic end of the world and out of this world poetry. Congratulations on your wonderful win, Gregory. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 7:05:00 PM

Oh, I'm so pleased you enjoyed this, Susan, (and sorry that I didn't see it until now) ... blessings and sincere thanks for your wonderful comments and kindness, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/4/2018 8:26:00 PM

As always, Greg, such amazing flow and imagery in your outstanding poem, especially using this confining form. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Sandra <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/5/2018 12:13:00 AM

Oh, that's very kind, Sandra, and I appreciate the lovely comments you've written here - thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

Jan Allison

Date: 12/3/2018 3:31:00 PM

many congrats on your top spot Greg:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/5/2018 12:12:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Dear Jan! :-) <3

Terry Flood

Date: 12/3/2018 1:53:00 PM

Wow, Gregory. They say there’s none so blind... my first read said to me... wow, that must have been one hell of a kiss. Once other comments opened my eyes I can only say I’m pleased and proud to share our podium.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/5/2018 12:12:00 AM

I am also honored and humbled to share a podium with you, Terry, and I'd be happy to be on ANY such list with you! Many thanks for your kindness and humility, and blessings to you, my friend! :-)

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 12/3/2018 1:35:00 PM

Searing images of awful beauty and love in this apocalyptic scene burn into the mind. Powerful and impressive, Gregory

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/5/2018 12:10:00 AM

Thank you so much, Geoffrey, I greatly appreciate your kind words, and I'm pleased you felt this one worthy of comment. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Deb Radke

Date: 12/3/2018 1:26:00 PM

Congratulations, Greg, on your first place win with this outstanding poem. Very well deserved. Best wishes. Deb

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/5/2018 12:09:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Deb, thanks so much! :-) <3

Eve Roper

Date: 12/1/2018 11:23:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your poem, Greg, congratulations on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/2/2018 2:14:00 AM

Thank you very much, Eve, I so appreciate your kindness! It's not a "happy" poem, by any means, but I was trying to express how the beauty and importance of life and love, might be even MORE important, knowing the end of the world was at hand ... that in every single moment of life, we should appreciate its blessings, even at the close. <3