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Twilight whispers me Tall grass, christened with moon drops Glinting as stars, heavenward Dripping sapphire gems To adorn the breast of Spring Do angels not weep for such? ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Best Sedoka - 577-577" Poetry Contest, Lu Loo, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Moonlight Delight!" Poetry Contest, Russell Sivey, Judge & Sponsor. (Syllables = 5,7,7 X 2, counted @ HowManySyllables.com)

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/11/2019 3:19:00 PM

So gorgeous, my friend. BIG congrats on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/15/2019 10:24:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea, I greatly appreciate the kind words. Love the new avatar! :-) <3

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/10/2019 1:29:00 PM

- Once again, Gregory ... congratulations on your winning poem ... still beautiful :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/15/2019 10:23:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Anne-Lise - you are always so kind. Blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Agnes Krampe

Date: 3/13/2019 6:40:00 AM

Wow, I LOVE this. "Christened with moon drops" - what a great image. Congrats on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2019 7:02:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Agnes, I greatly appreciate it ... this one is special, and I'm so pleased you like it! :-) <3

Jean Murray

Date: 9/14/2017 4:30:00 AM

So sensual. The moon can do that. Well deserved win Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:51:00 PM

Indeed it can, Jean, you are so right! Thank you so very much, my friend! :-) <3

Jan Allison

Date: 9/10/2017 2:24:00 PM

The imagery is awesome Greg congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:50:00 PM

Thanks so very much, Jan, I greatly appreciate the kindness! :-)

Seren Roberts

Date: 9/10/2017 4:19:00 AM

Congratulations Greg..... Seren

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:46:00 PM

Thanks so much, Seren!

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/10/2017 1:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your most deserving win ... Thanks for appreciating my placement in the contest ....

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:48:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Probir - thanks and blessings to you, my friend! :-)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 9/9/2017 11:26:00 PM

It's great, Greg. Congrats on 1st place.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:45:00 PM

Thanks so much, Subimal - blessings, Friend! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/9/2017 4:45:00 PM

Wow Greg....this is really beautiful! Congratulations on your deserving first placement! : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:45:00 PM

That's sweet of you, Connie - so pleased you liked it! Thanks and blessings! :-) <3

John Lawless

Date: 9/9/2017 2:31:00 PM

Way to go Greg.....that last line made the "Sedoka" weep...congrats on a well deserved top spot...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:41:00 PM

Thank you very much, John - that is so appreciated! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/9/2017 1:55:00 PM

- Congratulations on your beautiful 1st place, Greg :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:40:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Anne-Lise - thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 9/9/2017 1:14:00 PM

Wonderful writing Greg, running out of superlatives again, congrats on another brilliant win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:39:00 PM

Blessings, Brother, I so appreciate your kindness ... thanks so much! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/9/2017 11:47:00 AM

Truly beautiful. Love your poem.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:39:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line, that's very kind! Blessings!

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/9/2017 10:27:00 AM

Congratulations Greg, a most deserving win...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:38:00 PM

Thank you so much, Charlie - very kind of you, my friend! :-)

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 9/9/2017 10:22:00 AM

Congratulations are in order again. Let us say you are on the right side of the moon. Lovely sedoka.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/14/2017 8:38:00 PM

That's very sweet of you, Janis - thank you! I greatly appreciate your kind comments, my friend! :-) <3

Winged Warrior

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

Congrats!!! Greg...Mr # 1...yahoo!!!...^WW^

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 8:26:00 AM

Thanks, ^WW^, much appreciated, lol - I wish! Just on a lucky roll at the moment, I guess, I'm sure it won't last long, (nothing ever does), but I sure do appreciate it, and am humbled by such talented company! Blessings!

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/9/2017 6:44:00 AM

Congratulations Greg! :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 7:40:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi!

John Michaels

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

Lovely imagery, Greg! A well-deserved First Place! Regards, John.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 5:59:00 AM

That's very kind of you, John, I so appreciate your comment! Blessings! :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/8/2017 9:12:00 PM

wow, SO poetic, Greg!!! I just love that image in the second line and how you ran with it!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/9/2017 5:58:00 AM

Blessings, Andrea, and thank you so very much! <3

Darren White

Date: 9/8/2017 6:16:00 AM

Great entry, Greg. Very strong last line my friend :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/8/2017 6:59:00 AM

Thank you, Darren ... I so appreciate the kind comment! Glad you enjoyed this one! :-)

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 9/7/2017 10:29:00 PM

Such a lovely one to read this evening, Greg. I love how you've come up with, "christened with moon drops.." Gorgeous! Always, Laura

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/7/2017 10:44:00 PM

Very kind of you, Laura, thank you so much! I like to be imaginative and "different" with metaphorical phrasing, but still stay coherent and make SENSE - it's fun! :-)