Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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My Rosy Cheek

How often have we played this game -

Our lover's round of hide-and-seek?

Thus looking to assign the shame ...

When ardor's tides are ebbing, weak.

Sometimes love dies ...

Sans whats or whys.



But should you need to give it name

Or find good use, your doublespeak

For you, I'll take the burning blame

Of sting upon my blushing cheek

Mock anger's brand ...

Your back-of-hand.




* FIFTH PLACE in the "Contest Number 410 Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor. *

* THIRD PLACE in the "Rhyme Me A Posie" Poetry Contest, Broken Wings, Sponsor. Syllables counted at HowManySyllables.com, and no cliche's, checked at PoetrySoup.com. *

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L. J. Carber March 16, 2018 at 8:36 AM In just a dozen lyrical lines, Gregory, you've caught the essence of the eternal dance between the sexes. Congrats, buddy! Gregory Richard Barden March 16, 2018 at 8:27 PM Blessings and thanks, my friend - so glad you enjoyed this ... it was a fun write! :-)

Line Gauthier March 16, 2018 at 7:13 AM Back with well deserved congrats, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden March 16, 2018 at 8:26 PM Many kind thanks, Line - blessings! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong March 13, 2018 at 3:17 AM Your poetry always amazes Greg. Congratulations on your win! Gregory Richard Barden March 15, 2018 at 10:50 PM Awww ... that's so kind of you, Connie, and you always mean what you say ... your opinion carries great weight with me! Thank you so much, as always, my friend! :-) <3

Sandra Haight March 12, 2018 at 11:01 AM Yes, Gregory, I agree with the others below, intense depth and drama! Well done, and congratulations on your podium placement in the contest. Sandra :) Gregory Richard Barden March 15, 2018 at 10:49 PM Thank you so very much, Sandra - I appreciate your wonderful comments, my friend! Blessings! :-) <3

Constance La France March 12, 2018 at 8:17 AM Greg congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful write. I like your style ! Gregory Richard Barden March 15, 2018 at 10:48 PM That's very kind of you, Constance - I'm so honored to be on such an amazing winner's list ... thank you SO much for my placement, my friend! :-) <3

Subimal Sinha-Roy March 12, 2018 at 1:27 AM Congratulations on your fine win, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden March 12, 2018 at 3:04 AM Thank you so much, Friend ... much appreciated!

Line Gauthier March 11, 2018 at 7:45 PM Such drama - enjoyable read, well done, Gregory. Congrats on your win. Gregory Richard Barden March 12, 2018 at 1:09 AM That's very thoughtful of you, Line - thank you so much! :-) <3

CayCay Godwin March 10, 2018 at 8:45 PM Well done! Within the restrictions of the form, you pulled off depth and drama most intensely. All the best ... CayCay Gregory Richard Barden March 11, 2018 at 4:34 AM Very sweet of you, CayCay - thanks so much, I'm happy you liked it! :-) <3