Gregory Richard Barden Poet Quatrain

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Note To Self

I often burn both candle ends,

          Striving to improve my writes ...

                    Often at the slight of friends,

                              Making muse of lonely nights.



Honing craft is righteous cause,

          Though a heavy cost, neglect ...

                    Best to grieve creative flaws,

                              Retaining friends ... and self-respect.

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Rhoda Tripp February 20, 2018 at 9:17 PM I do find it to be a very difficult balance. I think I may be failing in some respects. Thank you for the reminder. Gregory Richard Barden February 21, 2018 at 11:42 PM It is indeed, Rhoda ... blessings and thanks, my friend! :-)

Frederic Parker February 19, 2018 at 6:26 PM truth is a true friend would understand the process and the time involved and would appreciate even the smallest amount of time whenever it comes... Gregory Richard Barden February 20, 2018 at 4:50 AM You're right, my friend, moist TRUE friends would understand, but there is a balance, as with all things, and I have been neglecting friends for work far more than the opposite ... time for balance! ;-) Blessings, Buddy!

Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2018 at 11:36 AM Ditto what Nina said . I really like this, Greg! Gregory Richard Barden February 20, 2018 at 4:49 AM Thanks very much, Andrea - blessings! :-)