Misnomer

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Know me? Not even close ... If I were to write about ANYone that I had "issues" with It would be to them directly Not hidden in poetic device or analogy My use of metaphor is for ambiguity and generalization (Or events and people in the past) Not hiding my sentiments about contemporaries Don't assume that I care enough about hateful, contrary people To waste any time on creative tapestries about them There is far too much negative and hate in this world already Without me seeking it out in those bent by its ire Love and kindness and understanding Are the only worthwhile human pursuits And all I truly care about Not petty personal peeves Know me? Not even close ... But please, GET to ... None of us have too many friends ... or too much love! Submitted on December 24, 2018 To the "Late 2018 Standard Any Form" Poetry Contest Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Eve Roper

Date: 12/28/2018 9:07:00 PM

Greg, very well written poem . Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year. Hugs Eve ~`*

John Hamilton

Date: 12/20/2018 9:22:00 AM

Well said Greg, loved every word!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 5:52:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, my friend! :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/19/2018 10:32:00 PM

Love slam <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 5:52:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Mo! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/19/2018 9:11:00 PM

Spoken like a grand philosopher: Love and kindness and understanding...Are the only worthwhile human pursuits. So true, my friend!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 5:52:00 PM

Indeed, Kim, love IS literally the answer! I see all these politicians, (on BOTH sides), crying for compromise and love and no bias, who at the same time are preaching to their constituents for INTOLERANCE - "Tell them you don't like them! Get in their face! Tell them to go away! Tell them you won't stand for it!" ... that is intolerance and hatred, and it is rampant on all sides. Enough. Blessings, my friend! (Sorry - my soap box is put away now, lol). ;-) <3