Gregory Richard Barden Poet Acrostic

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Our Love As Memories

* This for is called Acrostic, but this particular one forms a phrase on BOTH ends - I hope you enjoy it! *

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Yesterdays, never tell me where they run to
Only the callow days that breathed with you
Utter those resplendent whispers to my ear

Why did you let her go?' It hushes me, still
Each silver moment since has been an echo
Reverberating midst passion's sweet improv
Every memory is filled with an aching divine

My faculties still recall your beguiling aroma
Your flavor, even now, speaks to my senses

Soft, the moonlit eves, we swam in a dream
Open, the hearts we shared with a rare love
Unconcerned with the courses of its delirium
Lost to the realms those passions took us to
Many years have passed, but I can still hear
All our promises like petals - a life potpourri
They're faded now between the pages of life
Each one, a wilted bloom of love's memories.







~ 1st Place ~  in the "Double Double Words To Bubble" Poetry Contest, Joseph May, Judge & Sponsor.

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Andrea Dietrich July 4, 2021 at 9:00 AM Glad to see you on the list. It would be outrageous if it were not. I am really enjoying these contests where he gives us a few options!! I saw this one last year and I love it just as much today.

Beata Agustin June 5, 2020 at 1:48 AM Wow! Congrats. So delighted am I with these lines: "Many years have passed, but I can still hear All our promises like petals - a life potpourri, They're faded now between the pages of life, Each one, a wilted bloom of love's memories." God bless you. Gregory Richard Barden June 12, 2020 at 12:24 AM Many kind thanks to you, Beata - I'm so pleased you liked my poem ... this one is special to me, and I appreciate the wonderful comments, and your taking the time. Blessings to you, My Friend! :o) <3

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2020 at 3:07 PM such poignancy, Greg. I bet this scored really high, right? Congrats. I really liked the word Yawps. Have not seen in used in ages, that word. The ending on this was just perfect! Gregory Richard Barden June 4, 2020 at 5:10 PM Many kind thanks, Andrea, I appreciate it! Yes, "yawp" has been neglected in my opinion, a wonderful word that Walt Whitman used quite often. Blessings, Buddy! :o) <3

Aditi Mishra June 4, 2020 at 4:15 AM Your words create a whirlwind of memories full of love Greg! Congratulations on your win :) Gregory Richard Barden June 4, 2020 at 5:08 PM That's very kind of you, Aditi - thank you so much! :o) <3

John Hamilton June 3, 2020 at 10:30 AM Back with congrats for your well deserved win! Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 11:00 PM Thank you so much, My Poet Brother! :o)

Wendy Watson June 3, 2020 at 7:37 AM Beautifully and cleverly executed, Gregory. This lady obviously made a deep impression on you as she is often referred to in your poetry. Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 11:00 PM Oh, that's very kind of you Wendy, and I'm so happy you liked my poem! Yes, she certainly did make an impression on me, and haunts me still. Blessings, Dear Poet! :o)

Winged Warrior June 3, 2020 at 6:58 AM Superb double acrostic dear brother poet...Congrats! on your top win Gregory...all the best my friend...^WW^ :o) Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 10:58 PM You are very kind, My Winged Brother - always a treat to hear from you, and I appreciate the kind comments! Blessings, ^WW^! :o)

V. Deepa June 3, 2020 at 2:26 AM Hello sir, Divine love memories.Indeed looks like a rare love:-):-)Liked it. Congrats for you top win Sir:-):-) Lovely to see you shine at the top in all the contests.Good luck for other ones too. Take care.With regards~Deepa.:-) Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 10:57 PM Many kind thanks to you, Deepa - I greatly appreciate your kind words and thoughtful commentary! Blessings to you, friend! :o)

Mohan Chutani June 3, 2020 at 1:01 AM Such a poignant love recount - a life potpourri and seems evergreen instead of wilted. Congrats Gregory for an excellent muse and win. Best. Mohan. Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 10:57 PM Thank you so very much, Mohan, that means a great deal - I'm pleased you enjoyed it! Blessings! :o)

John Watt June 3, 2020 at 12:09 AM Back to exult with you in your well-deserved #1 trophy, Bard. You really set the bar high on this one, my friend. Good on ya ~ John Gregory Richard Barden June 3, 2020 at 12:13 AM Thank you so much, good friend, that really means a lot to me. Blessings! :o)

Joseph May June 2, 2020 at 10:12 PM Yesterdays fade into memories, Very nicely written Greg, Congrats on your win.. Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2020 at 11:41 PM Thank you so very much, Joseph - this made my day! Blessings - I'm pleased you found it worthy, my friend! :o)

Robert Lindley June 2, 2020 at 6:55 AM Yet again your poetic talents shine in this exceptional poem. Creativity is of the highest order and brilliant closing stanza is icing on the cake. A fav.. God bless.. Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2020 at 11:42 PM Thank you so much, Brother, that means a lot to me - I'm happy you enjoyed this one, Robert! :o)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 31, 2020 at 9:39 PM Oh, I forgot...a fave! Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2020 at 11:42 PM Thanks, Rhonda! <3

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 31, 2020 at 9:38 PM Very impressive, Greg! These are beautiful, flowing lines. If the letters were not in bold, I would have forgotten I was reading an acrostic.:) xx Rhonda Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2020 at 11:43 PM That's very sweet of you, Rhonda, and I thank you so much for the kind words, my friend. Blessings! :o) <3

John Hamilton May 31, 2020 at 12:10 PM This is so amazing G, I can't imagine how hard this was to create although you make it look easy, another winner I see! Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2020 at 11:44 PM Many kind thanks, Buddy - yes, this took a bit of extra work and time, lol, though it was worth it ... I don't look forward to such challenges, but they're always rewarding. Blessings, Bro! :o)

John Watt May 31, 2020 at 3:02 AM Simply remarkable in its craftsmanship, this double acrostic is insanely good, my friend. The way you structured the 4-word phrases to have exactly the same number of letters was a stroke of genius. The wistful message to a former love tugs at the heart. Another fave for me. Just brilliant. Cheers, kind sir Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2020 at 11:45 PM So very kind of you, John, and as you know, your opinion carries much weight with me - blessings of appreciation and friendship to you, my friend! :o)