Gregory Richard Barden Poet Tanka

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Red Cap Requiem

a cardinal sang ...

sweet, to send my soul soaring,

til I saw his muse ...

a beautied mate - his one love -

cold and still ... on April snow.







~ 1st Place ~  in the "Let The Pens Flow - Tanka" Poetry Contest, Jenish Somadas, Judge & Sponsor.

( Syllables = 5, 7, 5, 7, 7, counted at HowManySyllables.com )

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Tania Kitchin February 26, 2020 at 4:51 AM A beautiful penned sad poem Greg, I love cardinals, it makes my day special when they appear. One of the species of birds who mate for life.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 25, 2020 at 1:11 PM - I've never seen this beautiful bird ... so sad that its mate died ... I hope it finds new love - Congratulations on your top win, Gregory :) - // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen February 26, 2020 at 8:15 AM sad :( Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2020 at 5:56 PM Like most birds, they mate for life, Anne-Lise, and keep returning each year to where their mate was lost, singing for them to return until they die themselves, that's what makes their loss so poignant for me ... like some devoted humans, they only live for one-another. Thank you for your comment, my friend! <3

Kim Rodrigues February 25, 2020 at 12:47 PM Oh...so sad. Nice win! Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2020 at 5:56 PM Thank you Kim! <3

Susan Ashley February 25, 2020 at 11:37 AM Oh, truly breathtaking in its sad beauty, Gregory. A Fav! I absolutely adore cardinals and have many pairs in my back garden. They are as devoted to their young as they are to each other. This poem touches me deeply. Congratulations on your wonderful win, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2020 at 5:56 PM Thank you so very much, Susan, I so appreciate your kind comments, Dear Poet! <3

Eve Roper February 25, 2020 at 9:59 AM Perfect tanka, Greg, enjoyed reading ...Congratulations on your win. Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2020 at 5:57 PM Many kind thanks to you, Eve - blessings, Dear Poet! <3

Jenish Somadas February 25, 2020 at 9:36 AM Your pen, when it touched, creating magic.. Congrats on your great win Gregory.. Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2020 at 5:57 PM I am honored, Jenish, and I thank you SO very much! <3

Darlene De Beaulieu February 23, 2020 at 2:13 PM Hello Gregory R. Barden, I feel sad for the Cardinal losing the love of his life. Have a nice day my friend. Gregory Richard Barden February 25, 2020 at 5:58 PM Thank you so very kindly, Darlene - I greatly appreciate your kindness! <3