Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Light, Elusive

I stumble through the brambles and jaded shadows,


          Straining to catch a glimpse of Your gleam thru the mists ...


     For I know, sunlight - as hope - can peep through a wee hole.







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

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Andrea Dietrich January 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM Awesome imagery, Greg. Congrats. I hope to get time later this week to see more poetry than just these short poems on winner lists. Gregory Richard Barden January 17, 2020 at 2:46 AM Oh, thank you very much, Andrea, I was hoping you'd see this one - I'm pleased you enjoyed it! Blessings, Buddy! :o) <3

Anne-Lise Andresen January 14, 2020 at 2:02 PM - Congratulations so much on your winning poem :) - // Anne-Lise Gregory Richard Barden January 17, 2020 at 2:45 AM That's very kind of you, Anne-Lise - I so appreciate it! Hope you're hanging in there, Dear Poet! <3

John Hamilton January 12, 2020 at 9:28 AM Wonderful write G, glad to see this rewarded with a second place win! Gregory Richard Barden January 17, 2020 at 2:44 AM Thank you so very much, Sir John - blessings, Bro! :o)

Silent One January 12, 2020 at 7:43 AM you need no images for your poetry my friend... nice three lines.. Congrats on your placement in the contest.. Gregory Richard Barden January 17, 2020 at 2:44 AM That's a very kind comment, Silent One, and I'm so grateful you found this one worthy of placement ... thank you so much, My Friend! Blessings! :o)

Hello There January 9, 2020 at 3:10 PM And sometimes even a pinhole is all it takes... Love this ~ a fave. Gregory Richard Barden January 17, 2020 at 2:43 AM Indeed! Thank you so very much, Ht - blessings to you, friend! :o) <3

Caren Krutsinger January 9, 2020 at 4:54 AM Alluding to sunlight and hope in the same breath was immensely brilliant. Gregory Richard Barden January 17, 2020 at 2:42 AM Oh, that's very sweet of you, Caren, I'm happy you liked it! Blessings! :o) <3

John Watt January 9, 2020 at 2:06 AM Gregory, I love the hints of nature, the struggle, and the final metaphor for hope. As always, you fit so much into a small space. Well done. Blessings, friend ~ J Gregory Richard Barden January 17, 2020 at 2:42 AM Many kind thanks to you, John, it is so appreciated! :o)