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

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

Date: 9/2/2017 11:07:00 PM

GREAT poem, Greg--skillfully-written and moving. Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/3/2017 12:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice - much appreciated! :-)

Sonia Walker

Date: 9/2/2017 9:32:00 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
Date: 9/2/2017 8:14:00 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

Date: 9/2/2017 8:38:00 AM

Absolutely brilliant insight. Congratulations on the win, Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/2/2017 8:10:00 PM

Thanks, my friend, I'm glad you liked this one ... blessings, Subimal! :-)

Joseph May

Date: 9/2/2017 8:20:00 AM

So very well expressed Greg...Congrats on your win..

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/2/2017 8:10:00 PM

Many kind thanks, Joseph ... blessings to you, Friend!

John Lawless

Date: 9/2/2017 6:17:00 AM

Damn Greg that is good.....nuf said...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/2/2017 8:10:00 PM

Thanks, Buddy - very appreciative! :-)

Phil Capitano

Date: 9/2/2017 5:50:00 AM

Gorgeous, Greg, and certainly a great way to deal with life ~ be accountable for what is yours. Excellent and congrats!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/2/2017 8:08:00 PM

Thank you very kindly, Phil - I'm pleased you liked this one, my friend!

Laura Shale

Date: 9/2/2017 3:07:00 AM

Nicely conceived, Greg. Congrats. on your top of the page win in Brian Strand's contest. :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/2/2017 8:07:00 PM

Thank you so much, Laura - I greatly appreciate that! :-)

Alesia Leach

Date: 9/1/2017 7:41:00 PM

A really beautiful poem, the rhythm is really smooth and I love the last line of each stanza.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/1/2017 10:38:00 PM

That's very sweet of you to say, Alesia, and I greatly appreciate you saying so ... blessings to you, Friend! :-) <3

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/1/2017 8:18:00 AM

Hi Greg, I believe that this is great motto for living, A really good write!.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/1/2017 10:38:00 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

Date: 9/1/2017 8:09:00 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
Date: 9/1/2017 10:36:00 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

Date: 9/1/2017 7:42:00 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
Date: 9/1/2017 10:35:00 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

Date: 9/1/2017 5:46:00 AM

Excellent..lovely!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/1/2017 10:33:00 PM

Thanks ... much appreciated, my friend! :-)

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/1/2017 4:22:00 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
Date: 9/1/2017 10:33:00 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