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I breathe you into my depths sighing ... like winter's chill whispered to the spring ... I hear you inside ... marrow-deep trembling like silence ... I feel you, tempering my blood reshaping my desires you ... my alter-essence. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Strand Choice V, Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/1/2020 10:28:00 AM

Such lovely imagery in this romantic poem, Gregory. Love does change us from the inside out. Congratulations!

Jc Hawkens

Date: 3/31/2020 8:39:00 PM

It provokes beautiful introspection. I hear you inside ... marrow-deep, trembling like silence ... These lines are elegant. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. JC Hawkens

John Watt

Date: 3/31/2020 5:18:00 PM

Love these contrasts: "like winter's chill, whispered to the spring ..." and "trembling / like silence ..." Lots of nice space to fill in with one's imagination. So quick question: which Bard to we see on PS, the essence or the "altered essence"? Great poetry, my friend. I'm proud of you and all your #1's. Peace to you ~ John

Greg Gaul

Date: 3/31/2020 2:51:00 PM

Different treatment Bard and quite creative. Even with the title, flipping the common words and using the comma to catch and hold our attention. Congratulations for airing one more side of you.

Carole Duet

Date: 9/29/2018 8:36:00 PM

Very interesting poem. I think we all have two sides to our nature and sometimes it just takes the right person to bring out the one we really want to be. Also, congrats on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 3:55:00 AM

Thank you so much, Carole, I believe you are right about us having two sides to our nature ... maybe even more sometimes. The right person will bring out the best one, I believe. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 9/24/2018 2:58:00 AM

Wow, I like that. Alter-essence, is that term your own creation? This is beautiful. Congratulations on your win...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 3:53:00 AM

Thank you very much, Kai - yes, I made that hyphenated little monster up ... seemed fitting, though! Blessings, my friend! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/24/2018 12:52:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Gregory - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 3:52:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sunshine - blessings to you, Friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/23/2018 11:57:00 PM

Congrats again, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/24/2018 12:13:00 AM

Thanks so much, Line! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/23/2018 4:13:00 PM

Beautiful Greg! Congratulations on having this beauty deserved honored with POTD!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/24/2018 12:13:00 AM

Many kind thank-you's, Connie, you are so kind ... as always! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 9/23/2018 11:38:00 AM

Back with congrats on POTD, the accolades keep coming!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/24/2018 12:13:00 AM

Thanks very much, John, I greatly appreciate that! :-)

Carole Duet

Date: 9/22/2018 11:33:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, Gregory. This is a most interesting poem.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/22/2018 10:12:00 PM

Back again with congratulations on POTD.. :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:18:00 AM

Thank you very much, Eve, that's so nice! :-) <3

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/22/2018 1:45:00 PM

Here's your "attaboy" Congratulations on POTD, Bard:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:17:00 AM

That's very kind of you, My Friend ... thank you so much! :-)

L. J. Carber

Date: 9/22/2018 12:59:00 PM

This is one of those seemingly simple poems that is actually quite complex-- opening doors most have not even thought of-- kudos, Greg, on your most deserved win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:16:00 AM

What a wonderful comment, LJ, and I so greatly appreciate the kindness ... I try very hard to write with layers, but also with simplicity, so everyone gets something, (but it doesn't always work out quite that way, lol). Thank you so much, My Friend! Blessings! :-)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 9/22/2018 11:35:00 AM

All of your poetry deserves POTD. Congratulations on this one!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:14:00 AM

Oh, that is such a sweet thing to say, Sunlite, and I appreciate it SO much - thank you, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Charles Messina

Date: 9/22/2018 10:32:00 AM

Nice! Congratulations on your win and POTD honors.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:13:00 AM

Thank you very much, Charles! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/22/2018 10:05:00 AM

Greg, congratulations on your win in the contest on 'human nature', and your well-deserved POTD honor! Outstanding! Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:13:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Sandra, and I so appreciate your wonderful comments! Blessings to you, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/22/2018 8:33:00 AM

Congrats Greg on poem of the day--a beautiful poem you wrote.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:12:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Vijay, and I'm so pleased you found my poem worthwhile. Blessings, Friend! :-)

Warren Doll

Date: 9/22/2018 8:12:00 AM

So well written and deserving of POTD. Congratulations, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:11:00 AM

That's very kind of you to say, Warren, thank you so much! :-)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/22/2018 7:48:00 AM

Feeling love this close, it is truly enough to leave one breathless. Your thoughts caress around every moment. Congratulations Greg, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/23/2018 5:11:00 AM

That's very sweet of you to say, Brandy, and I'm so happy you liked this one! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3