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Living City Seven

dirty-breathed, it lies awake

          thrumming with a pulse its own

     veins feeding integument

coursing with humanity

          its bejeweled breast reaching

     shaming the heavens themselves

weaving progress ... with the stars.






~ 1st Place ~  in the "Finish Line In Seven" Poetry Contest, Nette Onclaud, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Brian's Choice G, Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

( Theme: 'City Life' / seven syllables per line - counted at HowManySyllables.com )

Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden | Year Posted 2020

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Aditi Mishra Date: 5/19/2020 11:15:00 PM Coming back to congratulate you on your top placement Gregory :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/20/2020 4:23:00 AM Thank you, Aditi! :o)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/17/2020 9:01:00 PM FANTASTIC, buddy!!! One of my favorites of what I've seen. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/20/2020 4:25:00 AM Thank you so much, Buddy! <3

Lonna Blodgett Date: 5/17/2020 6:11:00 PM Such a contemplative and deep evaluation of our connection of our progress, and where it lies with our connection to the universe that serves our needs. Very interesting Greg. Loved the idea of "dirty-breathed" slanted to the personification. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/20/2020 4:25:00 AM Many kind thanks to you, Dear Lonna, I so greatly appreciate it, my friend! Blessings! :o) <3

Suzanne Delaney Date: 5/17/2020 6:38:00 AM A great description of city life. Congratulations Greg. Your pen is prolific and multi talented. Best, SuZ Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/20/2020 4:24:00 AM That's very kind of you Suzanne - thank you very much! :o) <3

David Mohn Date: 5/16/2020 7:23:00 PM stunning Greg...a real beauty :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/20/2020 4:24:00 AM Many thanks to you, David! :o)

Aditi Mishra Date: 5/16/2020 1:33:00 PM This is such a positive and bright perspective of the city life theme that I have read till now. Beautifully penned. All the best Gregory! :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 5/20/2020 4:23:00 AM Thank you so very much, Aditi, that means a lot, my friend! :o)