Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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listen -

listen ...

do you hear that?
          turn off everything and listen ...
                    it is exquisite - it is precise and pure

like nothing else you've known!
          it is what makes all sounds so precious
                    it is the element that creates the beauty of music

it is the essence of things that give you pause
          it spins a miracle from a child's laugh
                    and a revelation from a lover's heartbeat

it is the sigh of an ocean break
          the tremble of the earth's conversions
                    and the whisper of blood, coursing veins

it is the hush of a storm
          the thunder of a breath
                    the womb of a giggle

and the thread of a gasp
          listen ... listen closely
                    and know well, the wonder ...

silence.







~ 1st Place ~  in the "Mid May Premiere Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Best Free Verse Poem In May 2018" Poetry Contest, Laura Loo, Sponsor.

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Greg Gaul July 7, 2018 at 8:59 PM Even your second place finishes are first place with me. Gregory Richard Barden July 7, 2018 at 10:33 PM This really means a great deal to me, Greg, and I so appreciate you taking the time to phrase it this way. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Susan Gentry July 4, 2018 at 12:06 PM An awesome write. Congratulations on your win again. Profound and thoughtful. :) Gregory Richard Barden July 7, 2018 at 10:31 PM Thank you very much, Susan, that's very kind of you! :-) <3

Beautiful Scars July 3, 2018 at 6:40 AM so much said here in this poem, silence is sometimes the key, isn't it? and you may not hear anything yet, so much is said. lovely poem, deep and meaningful. thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Gregory Richard Barden July 7, 2018 at 10:31 PM Thank you so much, Laura, I greatly appreciate the placement and I'm pleased you liked my poem.

Josh Heree June 20, 2018 at 9:49 PM it's wonderful. Congratulations, Gregory! Gregory Richard Barden June 21, 2018 at 11:44 PM Thank you so much, Josh! :-)

John Hamilton May 15, 2018 at 9:59 AM Wonderful words and lines distinctively...you Greg, no one else on this site has your grasp of the potency of words, well thought out and perfect execution! Congrats...on another win! Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:34 PM You are so very kind to me, John, and have been my guiding spirit here at Poetry Soup from the first ... I am so thankful for your friendship and kindness, and your heartfelt comments. Blessings, My Poet Brother! :-)

Andrea Dietrich May 13, 2018 at 2:47 PM AWESOME. Congrats, my friend Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:32 PM Thank you, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Moon Flower May 13, 2018 at 1:50 AM This is classic and enjoyed reading. Congratulations, Gregory! Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:32 PM Many thanks to you, Moon, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy May 12, 2018 at 8:59 PM Ahhh . . .! Love this. CONGRATS, Greg! Janice Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:31 PM Thank you very much, Janice! :-)

Pandita Sietesantos May 12, 2018 at 8:44 AM What a beautiful piece - congratulations on your top podium win! Love the awesome imagery! Hugs. Pandita Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:13 PM That's very sweet of you, Pandita - thank you so very much, my friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier May 11, 2018 at 10:41 PM Wow, Spectacular imagery. Congrats on your most deserving gold medal, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:11 PM Many kind thanks, Line - so appreciated! :-) <3

Mike Gentile May 11, 2018 at 2:24 PM Such beautiful expression, Greg. I really enjoyed your portrait of Silence!! Gregory Richard Barden May 11, 2018 at 6:48 PM Thank you so very much, Mike - I appreciate it! :-)

Daniel Turner May 11, 2018 at 11:05 AM Blessed silence! Soothing peaceful write, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden May 11, 2018 at 6:48 PM Many thanks to you, Daniel - blessings, My Friend! :-)

Heidi Sands May 11, 2018 at 6:58 AM Nicely done Greg. I love the peacefulness of silence :) Gregory Richard Barden May 11, 2018 at 6:49 PM Me, too, Heidi ... and thank you very much! :-) <3

Jan Allison May 11, 2018 at 1:27 AM Silence really can be golden, and it is in this lovely poem Greg!:-) hugs jan xx Gregory Richard Barden May 11, 2018 at 6:49 PM That's very sweet of you, Jan, and I so appreciate it - thanks and blessings, My Friend! :-) <3

Tom Cunningham May 11, 2018 at 1:26 AM Beautiful description of soul soothing silence. Well written Greg. Tom. Gregory Richard Barden May 11, 2018 at 6:50 PM That's so kind of you, Tom, and I'm pleased you enjoyed it! Blessings and thanks to you! :-)