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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 Date: 1/14/2020 6:30:00 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. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/17/2020 2:46:00 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 Date: 1/14/2020 2:02:00 PM - Congratulations so much on your winning poem :) - // Anne-Lise Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/17/2020 2:45:00 AM That's very kind of you, Anne-Lise - I so appreciate it! Hope you're hanging in there, Dear Poet! <3

John Hamilton Date: 1/12/2020 9:28:00 AM Wonderful write G, glad to see this rewarded with a second place win! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/17/2020 2:44:00 AM Thank you so very much, Sir John - blessings, Bro! :o)

Silent One Date: 1/12/2020 7:43:00 AM you need no images for your poetry my friend... nice three lines.. Congrats on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/17/2020 2:44:00 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 Date: 1/9/2020 3:10:00 PM And sometimes even a pinhole is all it takes... Love this ~ a fave. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/17/2020 2:43:00 AM Indeed! Thank you so very much, Ht - blessings to you, friend! :o) <3

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/9/2020 4:54:00 AM Alluding to sunlight and hope in the same breath was immensely brilliant. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/17/2020 2:42:00 AM Oh, that's very sweet of you, Caren, I'm happy you liked it! Blessings! :o) <3

John Watt Date: 1/9/2020 2:06:00 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 Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/17/2020 2:42:00 AM Many kind thanks to you, John, it is so appreciated! :o)