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Oh, all the moments Tried or vexed ... We're here one moment 'Oft gone the next. ~ Honorable Mention ~ in the "Here One Minute, Gone The Next" Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, Judge & Sponsor.

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John Hamilton

Date: 10/9/2019 10:18:00 AM

How did I miss this one? At least I got to read this treasured write after a fine placement in the contest. I always think yours is the best, glad this was recognized!

L. J. Carber

Date: 1/14/2019 8:48:00 AM

A truly remarkable poem, Greg-- and rare it is that any poem can spark a new awareness as this one does do beautifully. I could say congrats on your win but that seems anti-climatic, my friend. [This poem should be published.]

Eve Roper

Date: 1/13/2019 7:40:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this uplifting poem, , very well written with great imagery. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/13/2019 3:33:00 PM

Greg I love the wonderful connection with nature in this beautiful poem. Congratulations on your deserving win! xxoo : )

Janis Thompson

Date: 11/11/2017 2:10:00 PM

Wonderful Greg. It uplifts the spirit so much just to read it which I did over and over to get the lift.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/12/2017 12:32:00 AM

Oh, my goodness, Janis, bless you for saying so! That was what I was hoping for - people to get a bit of an idea of how miraculous and special we ALL are - how precious and tenuous this life is, but how every bit of beauty and wonder would still be here for us if we were the only ones alive!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/12/2017 12:32:00 AM

But we are ALSO here for each OTHER, and that is the incredible icing on the cake - love and kindness and charity and hope, and the intelligence to KNOW these things, appreciate them, and have the ability to create and share! How blessed we are! Thank you so much, my friend - I am so grateful for your wonderful comments! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/1/2017 12:56:00 PM

Oh my! What an awesome poem. Definitely want to keep this one around ... that makes it a definite fave!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2017 6:12:00 PM

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Line - thank you so much, friend! :-) <3

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/1/2017 9:36:00 AM

A difinitively uplifting pen Greg. Enjoyed xomo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2017 6:11:00 PM

Thanks, Sweet Mo - so appreciated! <3

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/1/2017 5:26:00 AM

I celebrate each day I wake up and get to experience another day of life! What a wonderful poem based on this gift we have been given! You have expressed this experience so eloquently within your incredible write my friend! What a special piece you have written here this morning! Great Work!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2017 6:11:00 PM

You are so right, Buddy, and I thank you so kindly for your wonderful comment! It is excellent friends like you who make life such a blessing! Best wishes, my friend! :-)

Judith S

Date: 11/1/2017 5:25:00 AM

Beautiful write Gregory!!! So very inspirational and a worthy reminder to always be thankful. Best, ~Judy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/3/2017 6:09:00 PM

Yes - exactly, Judith - well-said! Thank you for your kind comments as always, my friend! Blessings! :-) <3