Gregory Richard Barden Poet Quintain (English)

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I wrap the darkness 'round me like a quilt

     As questions bay like hounds at my belief

       And tho' the tears are poison, dearly spilt

     Those e'er still waters ripple with my grief

While love is lost to time, the coldest thief.





~ 1st Place ~  in the "Writing Prompt- English Quintain Imagery" Poetry Contest, Dear Heart, Judge & Sponsor.

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John Watt January 20, 2020 at 1:13 AM Beautiful, wistful poetry. Another winner - I'm glad Dear Heart agreed. Congrats! Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:28 AM Many kind thanks to you, John, I so greatly appreciate the wonderful comments - blessings, Friend! :o)

Constance La France January 19, 2020 at 8:23 AM Greg, congratulations on your win in my writing prompt with this beautiful and emotional Quintain _Constance Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:27 AM This was a very rewarding challenge, Constance - I always learn things in your contests - about myself or my writing - and that's really what this is about for me. Many thanks and blessings, My Friend! :o) <3

Anne-Lise Andresen January 14, 2020 at 2:22 PM - A top winning poem, congratulations Grerory:) - // Anne-Lise Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:26 AM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise - blessings! :o) <3

Jenish Somadas January 11, 2020 at 7:33 AM wow..Your imagination is at the best and it creates such a beautiful poem.. I don't have words to comment to keep up with the standard of your creation.. A fav..Congrats.. Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:25 AM What a marvelous comment, and I know it is heartfelt and honest - many thanks and blessings to you, Jenish, my friend! :o)

Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2020 at 4:21 AM The harshness of loss exudes from your inked lines like tears welled up in the darkness of it all. This is very moving Greg and I see why it was awarded First Place. Congratulations! xxoo Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:25 AM That's very sweet of you to say, Connie, as always - blessings and thanks to you, Dear Poet! :o) <3

William Kelii Kekaula January 10, 2020 at 9:19 PM Wow! Simply marvelous work you have done here--amazing my friend, my compliments indeed!~@wk Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:24 AM Oh, thank you so very much, William, that's very kind of you, My Friend - blessings! :o)

Beautiful Scars January 10, 2020 at 2:58 PM perfect! beautifully expressed, as always dears Greg, congrats! x:-)-luloo

Barry Stebbings January 10, 2020 at 1:11 PM Very interesting and well written piece, Gregory. Congratulations on your top place. // Barry Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:23 AM Many kind thanks to you, Barry, that means a lot - I'm so pleased you liked it! Blessings! :o)

John Hamilton January 10, 2020 at 12:03 PM How did I miss this one...short but impactful...glad Constance rewarded this one with a top win. Another fave! Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:12 AM Very kind of you, Brother - thank you so much! :o)

Funom Makama January 10, 2020 at 10:53 AM This is beautiful. I love this masterpiece. Happy new year friend. Keep the lines blessing. Gregory Richard Barden January 20, 2020 at 1:11 AM That's very kind of you, Funom, and I so appreciate the comments, Friend! :o)

Lin Lane January 7, 2020 at 6:44 AM Your first line is all the stage setting needed for the remaining ones. Having lost a love leaves us cold, but I think I'd refer to it as the cruelest thief. Great choice for a photo, Greg. *Note your date... Lin Lane January 7, 2020 at 10:18 AM It's always author's choice and it works. Gregory Richard Barden January 7, 2020 at 7:48 AM Thank you, Lin, I so greatly appreciate that, (and the heads-up for the date) ... I almost used "cruelest" but wanted to reference the first line and that idea, (and wanted to steer clear of the cliche', if possible). Blessings! :o) <3