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"Love Snippets" is a series of whimsical poems devoted to the seemingly insignificant moments that make up the substance of a romantic relationship ... the "little" things that are, in all actuality, the frosting on the cake, and the best of what ties two people together.

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handfuls ... fine argyle pleats your breath burns ... core-to-blood-to-exhalation you are black flame ... coursing veins - permeating all pounding music throbs, carnal tempo set to your sway ... with you ... and in you, rooted I find my igneous purchase shapes fall and rise, arching ... limbs like frantic fingers sweet wafts of Love's Baby Soft the tang of derma, divine ... sublime umber tresses sweeping my face like time "tick-tock-tick-tock" approach, the dawn come, the apex ... your fiery voice, moaning ... my name. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Free Verse On Love" Poetry Contest, Laura Loo, Sponsor. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Premiere Contest Number 145 Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

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Alexis Y.

Date: 5/5/2018 8:06:00 AM

Hi Greg, This is a top notch free verse on "love". Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/5/2018 2:26:00 PM

That's so very kind of you, Alexis, thank you SO much, my friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/4/2018 9:50:00 PM

Back with more congrats, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/5/2018 2:25:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line! :-) <3

Lu Loo

Date: 5/3/2018 2:54:00 PM

great metaphors dear Gregory! Love that in a poem, beautifully passionate and romantic. Thank you for entering and congratulations on your placement...be blessed :)-luloo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/5/2018 2:25:00 PM

Thank you so much, Laura, I am so pleased that you found my poem worthy ... blessings! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/3/2018 1:40:00 PM

Another well-deserved top win for you, Gregory! Heartfelt congratulations! Sandra :) <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/5/2018 2:24:00 PM

Many thanks to you, Sandra, I so greatly appreciate that! :-) <3

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/3/2018 10:33:00 AM

Amazing metaphors ! Loved it !! Your writing is truly unique :) Congrats to you!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/5/2018 2:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Carrie, I so appreciate the kind words! Others would call my writing "odd" and "weird", lol, so "unique" is wonderful! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3