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Lickety Split

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"Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." - Nathaniel Hawthorne

L ost deep, the woods of tender age, I feigned to quell my prurient rage ... C aught amidst a gleam and glower, K ept 'tween pages, pressed a flower. E ach new and tragic love was meant T o supplant that passion, abhorrent, Y et as those windings wound to you ... S ighs and moons came far too few. P ushed by dreams we hoped to see, L ife pulled our wings too recklessly - I n fragile time, we burned our stars T o precious ashes ... and tender scars. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Acrostically I Stand Tall" Poetry Contest, James Edward Lee Sr, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 5th Place ~ in the "Lickety Split Acrostic" Poetry Contest, Debbie Guzzi, Judge & Sponsor.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/11/2019 3:05:00 PM

You have every reason to stand tall! Congratulations, Greg!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/10/2019 2:53:00 AM

Brilliantly written Greg. Congratulations on your well deserved First Placement! : )

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/7/2019 8:19:00 PM

A poetic sigh to love. Congrats on your winning placement!

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/19/2018 10:52:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this rhyming acrostic. Enjoyed reading.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 7:06:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Susan - I'm glad you liked it! :-) <3

Eve Roper

Date: 4/19/2018 10:24:00 PM

Fantastic poem, Greg, congratulations on your win.. Hugs Eve ~`*

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 7:05:00 AM

Thanks so much, Eve! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/19/2018 9:21:00 PM

Congrats on your winning acrostic, Gregory. It is very profound.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 7:05:00 AM

Thank you very much, Line! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/19/2018 7:10:00 PM

A great Acrostic, and a rhymed and romantic one too! Congratulations on your fine win, Gregory! Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 7:05:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Dear Friend - blessings! :-) <3

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/19/2018 6:59:00 PM

Like CayCAy I was drawn in by the romance, GREAT work. Congrad's Light & Love

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 7:04:00 AM

Thank you so much, Debbie, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it - thank you for the placement! :-)

Caycay Jennings

Date: 4/14/2018 12:00:00 PM

Pleased to meet your twin-submission. 'Twas lovely, indeed, to read and sure to radiate at the top of one, if not both contests. Love the wording in each line, such romantic and emotional imagery. All the best ... CayCay

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/22/2018 7:03:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, CayCay, and I thank you so much! I am very proud of this one, and your comment has made the writing worthwhile. Blessings, Friend! :-) <3