Gregory Richard Barden Poet Monoku

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** This proverb has been a favorite quote of mine for many years. **

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Proverbial Monoku

~     Mouths breathe life or loss ... attend your words like treasure, or drown in their haste.     ~




9/7/18


"Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin." - Proverbs 13:3

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Line Gauthier September 17, 2018 at 8:43 PM Well penned, Gregory. Congrats on your well deserved gold medal. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:22 AM That's very kind of you, Line - thank you! :-)

Eve Roper September 17, 2018 at 7:28 PM Nicely done and so very true, Greg, congratulations on your win. ~`* Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:22 AM You are always so sweet, Eve, thank you so much! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues September 17, 2018 at 5:15 PM Congrats, Greg! Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:22 AM Thank you so much, Kim! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich September 17, 2018 at 5:02 PM wow, Perfecto, Greg. I am glad to see us on this list at least!! Congratulations! Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:21 AM Thank you very much, Andrea, that means a lot to me! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong September 17, 2018 at 4:40 PM Oh this is perfect Greg! Congratulations on your deserving first placement! : ) Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:21 AM Many kind thank-you's Connie - I'm pleased you like it! :-) <3

Jesse Rowe September 17, 2018 at 2:59 PM Really great. This one has always been a favorite of mine as well... although I'm not sure it is this exact verse... many variations of it are throughout Proverbs. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:20 AM Yes, that's true, Jesse, and many variations, depending on the version of the Bible that you use ... all carry similar weight and import, and wisdom! Blessings and thanks, my friend! :-)

Janice Canerdy September 17, 2018 at 1:49 PM Excellent WINNER, Greg! Janice Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:19 AM Thanks so much, Janice! :-) <3

Wendy Watson September 17, 2018 at 1:29 PM A wonderful interpretation of such an important reminder to us, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:19 AM That's very sweet of you, Wendy - thank you! :-) <3

Sheri Fresonke Harper September 12, 2018 at 7:32 PM Yes, so true, very good re-visioning of it Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:18 AM Thanks so much, Sheri - so appreciated! :-) <3

Wendy Watson September 12, 2018 at 7:32 AM A very insightful, clever and pertinent interpretation of the proverb, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:17 AM Thank you very much, Wendy - blessings! :-) <3

Winged Warrior September 8, 2018 at 12:44 PM Well said my poetic friend...love & proverbs...^WW^ Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 3:17 AM Thanks so much, ^WW^, I so appreciate your kindness! :-)

Sunlite Wanter September 7, 2018 at 2:17 PM Oh, so true - Thank you, Lord, I didn't stay drowned! How smart you are! Gregory Richard Barden September 7, 2018 at 7:37 PM Amen! Blessings and thanks, Sunlite! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 7, 2018 at 9:52 AM Ooh that's good. My best to you! xomo <3 Gregory Richard Barden September 7, 2018 at 7:37 PM Thanks so much, Dear Mo! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues September 7, 2018 at 8:57 AM Love this! Well done, my friend! Gregory Richard Barden September 7, 2018 at 7:37 PM Many kind thank you's to you, Kim - I appreciate it! :-) <3