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I built my pillars My foundations, in sand Thusly, my confidence suffered Anon-and-gone, I struggled to fill the boxes Those blank cubes on the checklist of your needs Oh, I did it, eventually, only to hear your recreant farewell I once thought I was not worthy of your love For I am a bumbling fool at so many things in life Wearing my heart for all to see, (and make assumptions of) But I am sure to my marrow and coursings That NO ONE else can EVER love you as completely as I do As deeply as I do, and as unfailingly true as I do That is the ONLY thing that can make ANYone Worthy of your love ... And deserving of your intents I didn't see that ... then YOU didn't see it, and you can't see it now THAT is what makes you Unworthy of ME ... But thanks. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Standard Contest 170 Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Date: 2/5/2019 9:05:00 AM
It is a profound insight to realize that love not returned is a loss not to the giver but to the intended...congrats on your win, Greg (p.s. as a young man I had my heart broken by my former fiance, and it only took me a year to get over it.)
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/2/2019 6:17:00 PM
Indeed, that is well-said, my friend, and so true ... many kind thanks, LJ, I'm so pleased you could relate. Blessings! :-)
Date: 2/3/2019 8:50:00 PM
Meat and potatoes..How lovely and intimate. This what poetry should sound like , it connects.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/2/2019 6:15:00 PM
Very kind of you, Jannie, blessings my good friend - I pray you are well. I am always so happy to see you "about"! :-D
Date: 2/3/2019 5:23:00 AM
Greg, congrats on your win for this very emotive verse. I could feel the emotions of the unrequited love. John
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/2/2019 6:15:00 PM
Thank you so very much, John, best wishes! :-)

Book: Shattered Sighs