Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Laughing Lad

Oh Laughing Lad - atop your steed,
          How full the hours we spent at play,
               Yet now you bounce to bound away,
     With grand adventures left to lead ...

Sweet carousels you've spun, a-twirl,
          With derring-do of knights from old,
               And Oshkosh armor, bright and bold,
     To catch the eye of one charmed girl ...

Oh Laughing Lad with lands to roam,
          They'll have to wait for one new day,
               Through tears, I watch you ride away ...
     As soft now, angels guide you home.





~ 1st Place ~  in the "Strand Pick 5, Any Theme, Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Eve Roper April 7, 2020 at 6:46 PM A beautiful poem, Gregory, with great imagery and rhyme. The content is so endearing and hits home. No child should die so early in life. My love and hugs.. Eve Gregory Richard Barden April 15, 2020 at 2:31 AM Thank you so very much, Eve, I appreciate the comment. Blessings.

Jenish Somadas April 7, 2020 at 8:54 AM Wonderful rhyme..Sweet flowing river of words.. And the little waves they make resonating tender hearts..Good luck in the contest.. Takecare.. Gregory Richard Barden April 15, 2020 at 2:30 AM Thank you so very much, Jenish, that means a lot ... didn't place, but these comments are my awards. Blessings! :o)

David Mchattie April 6, 2020 at 8:18 PM Wonderful poem. Captures the photo perfectly. Such imagination. Have a great day my friend. Gregory Richard Barden April 7, 2020 at 5:00 AM That's very kind of you, David - I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem, my friend.

John Watt April 6, 2020 at 8:10 PM Tender, nostalgic, childlike, fanciful. A beautiful write of childhood from the Bard. Blessed to be on the journey with you, my friend. Gregory Richard Barden April 7, 2020 at 4:59 AM Thank you very kindly, John - much appreciated, my friend.