Gregory Richard Barden Poet Senryu

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~  while your soul screamed "help!"

                    the world heard only laughter ...

          we loved you ... to death  ~





~ POETRY AGAINST POVERTY ~

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Alison A Smith October 6, 2026 at 5:15 AM The spare three-line form and spacious layout give each phrase emotional weight. The contrast between the soul’s cry and the laughter others hear is poignant, while “we loved you ... to death” closes with a haunting blend of affection, grief, and collective responsibility.