Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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... a brief mention of a favorite movie, perhaps you will know it ...

Mine Alone

I mean to formulate and phrase
My thoughts in fine, poetic ways
So if my aims aren't clearly shown
The fault is mine, and mine alone.

Consider me as you wish or will
Of hate and rage, I've had my fill
Take all that I possess and own
Still, what's inside is mine alone.

Keep your wealth and power, too
Coerce by means to make me do
Things I'd rather not have known
But this conviction's mine alone.

Perhaps you can command a coin
With a pistol bolt, my life purloin
While you slay my blood and bone
This soul is mine, and mine alone.

And if by prospect of the fates
I do not reach the Pearly Gates
For all that I could not atone ...
Those sins were mine, and mine ...

Alone.


** FIRST PLACE in the "Early September Standard Poetry Contest", Brian Strand, Sponsor. **

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Janice Canerdy September 2, 2017 at 11:07 PM GREAT poem, Greg--skillfully-written and moving. Janice Gregory Richard Barden September 3, 2017 at 12:34 AM Thank you so much, Janice - much appreciated! :-)

Sonia Walker September 2, 2017 at 9:32 AM Greg, congratulations on your top winning entry. Your poem is written with much depth. The alliteration alerts the reader that we are responsible for our actions. ~ Sonia ~ Gregory Richard Barden September 2, 2017 at 8:14 PM Amen, Sonia - many things are done TO us against our will, but even those things depend on how we respond to them. Being a victim is very real, but we can be warriors in how we respond, or let it destroy us. I believe anything is possible - and anything can be overcome! Thank you for the kind words! :-) <3

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 2, 2017 at 8:38 AM Absolutely brilliant insight. Congratulations on the win, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden September 2, 2017 at 8:10 PM Thanks, my friend, I'm glad you liked this one ... blessings, Subimal! :-)

Joseph May September 2, 2017 at 8:20 AM So very well expressed Greg...Congrats on your win.. Gregory Richard Barden September 2, 2017 at 8:10 PM Many kind thanks, Joseph ... blessings to you, Friend!

John Lawless September 2, 2017 at 6:17 AM Damn Greg that is good.....nuf said... Gregory Richard Barden September 2, 2017 at 8:10 PM Thanks, Buddy - very appreciative! :-)

Phil Capitano September 2, 2017 at 5:50 AM Gorgeous, Greg, and certainly a great way to deal with life ~ be accountable for what is yours. Excellent and congrats!! Gregory Richard Barden September 2, 2017 at 8:08 PM Thank you very kindly, Phil - I'm pleased you liked this one, my friend!

Laura Shale September 2, 2017 at 3:07 AM Nicely conceived, Greg. Congrats. on your top of the page win in Brian Strand's contest. :) Gregory Richard Barden September 2, 2017 at 8:07 PM Thank you so much, Laura - I greatly appreciate that! :-)

Alesia Leach September 1, 2017 at 7:41 PM A really beautiful poem, the rhythm is really smooth and I love the last line of each stanza. Gregory Richard Barden September 1, 2017 at 10:38 PM That's very sweet of you to say, Alesia, and I greatly appreciate you saying so ... blessings to you, Friend! :-) <3

Mike Gentile September 1, 2017 at 8:18 AM Hi Greg, I believe that this is great motto for living, A really good write!. Gregory Richard Barden September 1, 2017 at 10:38 PM Thanks so much, Mike, this is my new mantra - it kind of sums it all up quite well for me, my priorities and views, I mean, (and a small movie reference in there as well, ha!). Blessings, my friend! :-)

White Wolf September 1, 2017 at 8:09 AM Greg, this is set in stone for at the very least a placement for sure! Thoroughly enjoyed the read, my friend Gregory Richard Barden September 1, 2017 at 10:36 PM Oh, I never expect that, Buddy, as it's all about what the judge likes, not always about what's deserve, (as you know) ... if it happens it's a joy and a blessing! As YOU are, my friend! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 1, 2017 at 7:42 AM Another brilliant pen Greg. If there was money in poetry, I'd say you could quit your day job. hugs, your fan mo ;) Gregory Richard Barden September 1, 2017 at 10:35 PM Aha - if that were true, wouldn't that be nice - to write poetry and make a living at it? A dream of mine for sure, (and all of us, I imagine), but I'm not holding my breath, lol. Blessings to you, my friend - you are a ray of sunshine in my day, and I hope you know how muh I appreciate it! <3c

Vijay Pandit September 1, 2017 at 5:46 AM Excellent..lovely!! Gregory Richard Barden September 1, 2017 at 10:33 PM Thanks ... much appreciated, my friend! :-)

Russell Sivey September 1, 2017 at 4:22 AM This is a nice poem Greg, I can see why Russell likes your poetry. You have been a great friend to him, I really appreciate all your kind words that you have written for him, and your trust you have for him. Thank you! Russell wants me to type for him, "The flow of this write is superb my friend. Wow, such a wonderful poem. You have delighted me by the skillfulness of this piece. I have certainly enjoyed hearing this poem read to me this morning. I have an X-ray today, hope for the best." Emma Gregory Richard Barden September 1, 2017 at 10:33 PM Thank you both so very much ... you at once honor me and humble me, as I don't deserve the wonderful praise and comments you send my way, but I oh, so appreciate it, and you have become sunshine in my days. I pray someday I can return the favor, and bring you a bit of joy. Blessings, Dear Friends, and healing energy your way! :-) <3