Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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plunge -

there is one river, boundless

          that I long to swim at length


a-flowing dark and magical

          with prurience and strength


and if those churning waters

          are the stead of my demise


‘tis nowhere else I'd rather drown ...

          than deep there … in your eyes.






~ 2nd Place ~  in the "When A Fourth Line Helps It To Rhyme" Poetry Contest, Silent One, Sponsor.

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Andrea Dietrich June 16, 2018 at 10:30 AM Just gorgeous, Gregory and one of my favorites on the list! (I did eyes too) Gregory Richard Barden June 16, 2018 at 8:22 PM Thank you so much, Andrea! :-)

Paul Callus June 15, 2018 at 2:06 AM A beautiful poem, Gregory, especially the final line which appeals to my style of writing!! Congratulations on a merited podium finish. Regards // paul Gregory Richard Barden June 16, 2018 at 8:22 PM Thank you so much, Paul, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! :-)

Eve Roper June 14, 2018 at 8:58 PM Wonderful write, Greg !:-) Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~’* Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:42 PM That's very sweet of you, Eve - thank you so much! Blessings! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 13, 2018 at 2:42 PM Ah you did it again. Swoonworthy! Congratulations on your win with this yummy piece of poetry :) xomo! <3 Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:42 PM Thank you very much, Mo - that's very kind of you! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf June 13, 2018 at 10:16 AM My favorite BARDen, you have given new meaning to the word 'drowned' --- poetic meaning, positive and purposeful. Kudos on your placement in the contest too! Best always, Gershon Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:41 PM Ah, so very kind of you, my friend - many thanks and blessings for your wonderful comments, as always! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 13, 2018 at 7:26 AM - Congratulations on your little rhyme poem, Gregory :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:40 PM Many kind thanks to you, Anne-Lise - blessings, friend! :-) <3

Silent One June 13, 2018 at 7:18 AM Now that sounds like a great place to drown in... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:40 PM Thank you very much, Silent One - much appreciated.

Carole Duet June 12, 2018 at 7:49 PM I love this, Gregory. That last line was incredible and beautiful! GL in the contest though I doubt you need it. Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:40 PM That's very sweet of you, Carole - thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

Daniel Turner June 12, 2018 at 11:03 AM Beautiful, Greg! I vaguely remember being in love. It seemed to me she was always looking right through me:) Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:39 PM Thank you very much, Dan - yes, that's a very good description of it ... a feeling I vaguely remember as well. Blessings, My Friend! :-)

Sunlite Wanter June 12, 2018 at 10:37 AM "Simply" beautiful! Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:38 PM Thank you so much, SW! :-) <3

Dale Gregory Cozart June 12, 2018 at 10:31 AM Very sweet and beautiful. Good luck! Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:37 PM Thank you so much, Dale ... congrats on your 1st in Brian's contest! (I didn't place in that one) Blessings, my friend! :-)