Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Peaceful, Comes Enthusiasm

Ocean view ... yawning azure
          wakes and smiles, the lemon drop sun
     daubing sprites on wave tops -

               Where they dance and twirl like
polished diamonds, spilling from heaven's parcels ...
          every wee, brief explosion of light,

     Is a bloom of shimmering enthusiasm ...
               every precious spark is spent in an instant,
but like the tummy giggles of a child,

          They are strung together in harmony -
     perfect pearls to adorn the bosom of the sea,
               (as laughter adorns the day) ...

Melodious notes of nature's exuberant refrain,
          here-and-gone in one sighing, serene moment ...
     but their affectations on my soul -

               The bright, bursting wonder and delight
that each one ignites within me, is lasting and true ...
          oh, what bounty mine, this occasion!

     Even now, amid the darkness of doubt -
               world spinning in chaos and questions ...
joy's mercy still pierces the shadowy veil!

          What grace, that it is my meager gaze
     they choose to reach - my weary, chill
               and jaded heart, the one they chance to set ...

Afire!






~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Write A Poem About Enthusiasm" Poetry Contest, Caren Krutsinger, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Serenity In Scenes Of Mother Nature" Poetry Contest, Chantelle Anne Cooke, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Strand Pick 6 Any Theme Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Aditi Mishra July 5, 2020 at 8:56 AM Your poems are always melodious with a magical trance that continues even after I've read your words. The effect scintillates through your mysterious muse. Congratulations on your win Greg! Glad I read this :)

Darlene De Beaulieu May 18, 2020 at 1:39 PM Hello Gregory R. Barden, a wonderful poem with a beautiful scene. Enjoyed this poem. Have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 18, 2020 at 4:29 PM You are welcome my friend. Enjoy your evening my friend. Gregory Richard Barden May 18, 2020 at 3:45 PM Thank you so very much, Darlene, I greatly appreciate the kind words. Blessings! :o) <3

Curtis Johnson April 10, 2020 at 11:56 PM Congrats, my friend for great work. Blessings. Gregory Richard Barden April 19, 2020 at 4:27 AM That's very kind of you, Curtis - thank you very much, my friend! :o)

Robert Lindley April 10, 2020 at 9:53 AM You have gifted us a wonderful poem! Imagery, flow, poetic creativity are all tops. "" What grace, that it is my meager gaze they choose to reach - my weary, chill and jaded heart, the one they chance to set "" Exceptionally golden. A fav.. Gregory Richard Barden April 19, 2020 at 4:26 AM This is a wonderful comment, Robert, and it means a lot to me - so happy you liked this one, my friend! Blessings! :o)

Harshita Chaudhary April 10, 2020 at 9:19 AM A magical and wonderful poem. Loved the way you expressed Mother Nature's beauty Gregory Richard Barden April 19, 2020 at 4:25 AM That's very kind of you, Harshita, and I'm so pleased you found my poem worthy of such fine comments! Blessings, my friend! :o) <3

Connie Marcum Wong April 9, 2020 at 5:47 PM This poem is so uplifting of the spirit Greg. I see why it was honored with a trophy win! Congratulations my friend! xxoo Gregory Richard Barden April 19, 2020 at 4:25 AM That's very sweet of you, Connie, and I'm so thankful you liked my poem! Blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

John Watt April 9, 2020 at 5:02 PM Greg, I love the GIF you chose, dancing and twirling like diamonds. "Melodious notes of nature's glorious refrain" and "joy's mercy still pierces the shadowy veil" are two pearls in this string of evocative, imagery-laden phrases. Congrats on top placement, friend! Gregory Richard Barden April 19, 2020 at 4:24 AM Many kind thanks to you, John, I appreciate the wonderful comments, my friend. Blessings! :o)

Sam Kauffman April 9, 2020 at 4:08 PM This poem overflows with "bright, bursting wonder" in "polished diamonds spilling from Heaven's parcel." Captivating words and beautiful poetic pictures. One of my favorites from your pen. Good luck in the contest Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden April 19, 2020 at 4:23 AM This is such a wonderful comment, Sam, and it means a great deal to me - your opinion carries a lot of weight for me, and I'm so pleased you found this one worthy. Blessings, My Poet Brother! :o)