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Oh, drape your arms around me like a wreath Thus, hang upon my shoulders, your concerns Together we will swim the flames beneath And plunge our fiery passion ... as it burns. * FIRST PLACE in the "Mid February 2018 Standard" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor. *

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Date: 3/15/2018 5:48:00 AM
Concise, precise and perfectly formed, yet conveying sensual passion. Beautifully written, Gregory.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/15/2018 6:04:00 AM
Thank you so much, Geoffrey - I greatly appreciate that, my friend! :-)
Date: 2/18/2018 5:18:00 PM
Hot stuff Gregory! Congratulations on your fantastic first place win with your scintillating and and passionate poem.. ~Susan
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/22/2018 12:35:00 AM
That's so very sweet of you, Susan, I'm pleased you liked it! Blessings and thanks to you, dear friend! :-) <3
Date: 2/18/2018 9:53:00 AM
Bravo! well done Gregory, congratulations...
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/22/2018 12:34:00 AM
Thank you so much, Charlie - blessings, my friend! :-)
Date: 2/18/2018 9:29:00 AM
Back with well deserved congrats, Gregory.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/22/2018 12:33:00 AM
Many kind thank you's, Line! :-) <3
Date: 2/14/2018 3:09:00 PM
Sizzling xo
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/16/2018 2:21:00 AM
Thank you, Mo! <3
Date: 2/14/2018 9:37:00 AM
...OK, cold shower time.....Beautifully done Gregory.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/16/2018 2:21:00 AM
LOL - Thank you so much, John! :-)
Date: 2/14/2018 7:26:00 AM
Great 4-liner, Gregory. Well done.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/16/2018 2:20:00 AM
Thank you so much, Line! :-) <3

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