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We spend a lifetime hunting for the keystone To happiness, and what defines "success" And yet we're born with all that we require The precious gifts and talents we possess Long before the earth and heavens spiraled The Lord had given number to our breaths And all that we would be and ever realize Was ordered in our birth, unto our deaths Still, we're creatures of unique intention Coursing lives within these fragile shells Tempering our fate with joys and choices And the darkness that our effort quells But life is the true blessing of existence And appropriating all that we've received Will give the glory to our Lord and Savior So bearing witness, as we have believed And if someday we stand before our Maker Our lives of faithful service giv'n His Son He'll bless our ears, as He has blessed our spirits "You've honored me ... my good and faithful one" ~ 4th Place ~ in the "The Parable Of The Talents" Poetry Contest, Holly Hippocampus, Judge & Sponsor. Rhyme Form ABCB

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 10/15/2018 4:58:00 PM

Congrats! Your writing style never disappoints me, it amazes me, the depth of expressions so elegant. I too repeat what Dean said, but few can write the way you do. I expressed more facts in my poem Talents, not the feelings you expressed Well done!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 2:16:00 AM

There is a place for both styles, I think, Barbara, and I am so pleased that you enjoyed my write ... I have an "odd" perspective at times, lol. Blessings and thanks to you, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/11/2018 6:43:00 PM

Back with more congrats, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/13/2018 4:18:00 PM

Thanks again, Line! :-)

L. J. Carber

Date: 10/11/2018 4:12:00 PM

Lyrical and quite beautiful-- 'tempering our fate... darkness that our effort quells'-- impressive lines that I can relate to painfully-- and joyfully well, Greg-- congrats on your win

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/13/2018 4:17:00 PM

This is such a wonderful comment, and I thank you so much for the heartfelt words - blessings, LJ! :-)

Dean Wood

Date: 10/11/2018 9:18:00 AM

Beautifully written Gregory. I can not write like this, I am in awe. Congratulations on your well deserved recognition!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/13/2018 4:17:00 PM

You are really too kind, Dean, for you are an excellent writer! But thank you so much for the wonderful comment - it means a lot to me. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Wendy Watson

Date: 10/11/2018 3:13:00 AM

I loved this first time round and have appreciated it even more on the second reading,Greg. Every verse is a winner in its own right but the final thoughts you leave us with summarize perfectly the essence of the whole. Bravo! All the best Wendy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/13/2018 4:16:00 PM

This is such a wonderful comment, Wendy, so thoughtful and kind - thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/10/2018 8:32:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/13/2018 4:15:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Janice, thanks so much! :-) <3

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/8/2018 7:45:00 AM

Nice interpretation of the parable, Greg:) all the best:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/13/2018 4:14:00 PM

Thank you very much, Jo - blessings to you! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/7/2018 8:19:00 PM

Superbly penned, Gregory. Congrats on your top win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/7/2018 9:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line.

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/4/2018 12:34:00 PM

For 50 years I was the boldest sinner alive. For the last ten I have been trying to make amends because I squandered most of the talents given to me. Lovely write my friend,

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/7/2018 9:15:00 PM

Ah, I apologize, my friend ... my incorrect assumption. Happy belated! :-)

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/7/2018 12:25:00 AM

I was 61 last Aug:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:43:00 PM

I hear you, my friend, and I so wish I could say the same, but I am still very much a "work-in-progress", still squandering much ... the key word is "progress", however, and that's always a good thing! Blessings to you, Daniel, and thanks for the kind comments, as always - I am blessed to know you! (I am also 60 - 61 on January 20). :-)

Wendy Watson

Date: 10/4/2018 11:29:00 AM

This is a wonderful interpretation of the parable, Greg. An overall view of the underlying message of the story which we would do well to take away and digest. I loved both its content and rhythmic flow. All the best Wendy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:38:00 PM

This is such a wonderful comment, Wendy, and it means a great deal to me, coming from someone of your talent. Thank you so very much, my friend - blessings to you and yours, my friend! :-) <3