My Rosy Cheek

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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

Date: 3/16/2018 8:36:00 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
Date: 3/16/2018 8:27:00 PM

Blessings and thanks, my friend - so glad you enjoyed this ... it was a fun write! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/16/2018 7:13:00 AM

Back with well deserved congrats, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/16/2018 8:26:00 PM

Many kind thanks, Line - blessings! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/13/2018 3:17:00 AM

Your poetry always amazes Greg. Congratulations on your win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/15/2018 10:50:00 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

Date: 3/12/2018 11:01:00 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
Date: 3/15/2018 10:49:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Sandra - I appreciate your wonderful comments, my friend! Blessings! :-) <3

Constance La France

Date: 3/12/2018 8:17:00 AM

Greg congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful write. I like your style !

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/15/2018 10:48:00 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