Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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mightier -

the bane …

of complacency
the enemy of apathetic ids
an all-consuming blade of inspiration
you, mighty weapon
have slain the fiercest dragons of
detachment and disregard that
humanity has brought against you
and I, a knight of notation,
wield you with an authority graced to me
by a vivid imagination
and a child’s whimsical heart …
oh, I do not take your might for granted
nor underestimate your license …
I remove you from your scabbard
in deepest consideration -
your hilt, I grasp with awe
your edge, I apply in deference and fear
for the wounds I affect
are deep and lasting …
you are the Excalibur of inspiration
pulled from a stone of indifference
by the grandest of acumens and spirits
long, long ages ago …
I take up your glyphic garland
with pride and honor
and an undying respect for
the numberless warriors who came before me
and whose names are a prayer
upon these pious lips …
a prayer for you …

my pen.








Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden, January 4, 2024

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Daniel Henry Rodgers January 25, 2024 at 8:39 AM Dear Gregory, your poem is like a battle cry! Your pen, Excalibur of inspiration, wielded with reverence and fear, showing us of the power and responsibility inherent in creativity. The knight of notation, adorned with awe and a child's heart – a beautiful image of the artist's duality. Your words stir a fire within, urging us to unsheathe our own tools and join the eternal dance of expression. A potent tribute, may your pen's edge always be guided by light. -Blessings, Daniel Gregory Richard Barden January 26, 2024 at 9:53 AM What a wonderfully inspiring and kind comment, Daniel, thank you so very much - you made my day! Blessings, my fellow warrior! :o)