Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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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 )

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Aditi Mishra May 19, 2020 at 11:15 PM Coming back to congratulate you on your top placement Gregory :) Gregory Richard Barden May 20, 2020 at 4:23 AM Thank you, Aditi! :o)

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

Lonna Blodgett May 17, 2020 at 6:11 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. Gregory Richard Barden May 20, 2020 at 4:25 AM Many kind thanks to you, Dear Lonna, I so greatly appreciate it, my friend! Blessings! :o) <3

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

David Mohn May 16, 2020 at 7:23 PM stunning Greg...a real beauty :) Gregory Richard Barden May 20, 2020 at 4:24 AM Many thanks to you, David! :o)

Aditi Mishra May 16, 2020 at 1:33 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! :) Gregory Richard Barden May 20, 2020 at 4:23 AM Thank you so very much, Aditi, that means a lot, my friend! :o)