Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Portent of Perseids

Bright day sets, burns my sorrow,

          Strewn stars to dust the morrow ...

                    Trailing diamonds 'cross the skies -

          Spark as hopes 'midst Heaven's eyes.


                    And should they find a shelter,

          Through one soul that's set apart -

They'll end their fiery swelter ...

          As fresh embers in ... my heart.




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Early June 2018 Standard Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Eight Lines" Poetry Contest, Joseph May, Sponsor.

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Susan Gentry June 14, 2018 at 4:41 AM Back to congratulate you again. An awesome write! Gregory Richard Barden June 14, 2018 at 9:11 PM Thanks so much, Susan, I appreciate it! :-)

Line Gauthier June 7, 2018 at 10:08 AM Wonderful, Gregory. I love your line " Trailing diamonds 'cross the skies ". Congrats on your well deserved top win. Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:35 PM Many kind thanks, Line - so pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3

John Hamilton June 5, 2018 at 9:33 PM I'm out of superlatives for your writing Greg, this is well you know... superfantaststical...wow!!! Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:35 PM Thank you so very much, my good friend - your opinion is always highly valued! :-)

Eve Roper June 5, 2018 at 10:59 AM An artist eye sees the imagery in nature, Gregory. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:34 PM Thank you very much, Eve, that's very sweet of you! :-) <3

Susan Gentry June 4, 2018 at 6:33 AM This so beautiful! Congratulations on your win with this poem about nature. Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:33 PM That's very kind of you, Susan, thank you so much! :-) <3

Line Gauthier June 3, 2018 at 9:30 PM Congrats on your top win, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:33 PM Thank you so much, Line! :-)

Joseph May June 3, 2018 at 7:08 PM Celestial diamonds shooting across the sky..Congrats on your win Greg Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:33 PM Thank you so much, Joseph! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 3, 2018 at 7:44 AM Sigh, wonderful penning my friend. Anything Perseids you know you have my attention, I love what you've done with them here. xomo <3 Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:32 PM Thank you very much, Mo, I knew you would like this, and always think of you when streaks cross the sky! :-) <3

Daniel Turner June 2, 2018 at 9:44 PM Not enough superlatives, Greg. You are just too good! A winner for sure. Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:31 PM This is a very kind comment, Daniel - thank you so much, Brother! :-)