Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Lumiere

Stars ...


Heaven's candles

Flickering for the fortunate

Those with the eyes to see, and hearts to kindle


Long have you stood, silent sentinel

Distant, trembling witnesses

To all of man's foibles and fruitions


Wonder of wonders ...

What eyes will sparkle with your mysteries -

What souls will you tug with yearning


When no  earthly hearts remain to thrum

And Sol has turned red ...

And cold?





~ 8th Place ~  in the "Contest Number 500 Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Connie Marcum Wong October 4, 2018 at 4:58 PM The mysteries of the universe glimmer in starlight. Brilliantly expressed in your lovely poem Greg! I can't believe more have not seen this beauty. But there are so many glorious poems I am sure I have missed because of time constraints. Congratulations on your win! : ) Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 2:47 AM Yes, indeed, Connie - I have had NO time to read and comment lately, and it is one of my favorite things. Many thanks to you, friend, I'm pleased you liked this one! :-) <3

Wendy Watson September 29, 2018 at 3:42 PM I loved this poem , Greg,which somehow brought an emotional closeness to the distant stars. Thank you! Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 2:46 AM It is my pleasure, Wendy ... and thank you SO much, my friend - you are sweet! :-) <3

Line Gauthier September 29, 2018 at 10:08 AM Congrats on your win, Gregory. Well penned. Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 2:45 AM Many thanks to you, Dear Line! :-) <3

Mike Gentile September 26, 2018 at 10:19 AM So beautiful Greg and indeed full of wonder. I really enjoyed reading it this morning!!! Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 2:45 AM Thank you so much, Mike - blessings, my friend! :-)