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Moonlit Dew

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. Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 .... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! : ) Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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^ Login to Reply 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! :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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!! Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/7/2017 9:33:00 PM This drips with splendor :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/7/2017 10:42:00 PM As your comment drips with sweetness, my friend ... thank you muchly! ;-) <3

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 9/7/2017 2:01:00 PM Great metaphors Greg. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/7/2017 10:39:00 PM Thank you very much, Janis - very kind of you, my friend! :-) <3

Charlie Smith Date: 9/7/2017 1:41:00 PM Lovely work Greg, best wishes... Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/7/2017 10:39:00 PM Thanks, Charlie - much appreciated!

Heidi Sands Date: 9/7/2017 10:43:00 AM Very nice Greg! I enjoyed reading this today. Good luck in the contest :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/7/2017 10:37:00 PM Thank you so much, Heidi - so pleased you enjoyed it! :-)