Gregory Richard Barden Poet Monoku

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Serrated

~       the ragged-edged word, breathed like a blade in your grasp -
                               you thrust deep ... "goodbye"       ~




~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Wow Me With A One-Liner! Monoku" Poetry Contest, Silent One, Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier June 15, 2018 at 10:29 AM Much emotion in this one-liner. Congrats on your top win, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden June 15, 2018 at 6:54 PM Thank you so much, Line! :-)

John Hamilton June 9, 2018 at 12:40 PM This is a definite stunner Greg, congrats on another win! Gregory Richard Barden June 9, 2018 at 8:40 PM Thank you so much, John! :-)

Susan Gentry June 2, 2018 at 1:21 AM I like this... Congratulations on your placement. A fave. Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2018 at 5:00 PM Thank you very much, Susan, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 1, 2018 at 2:23 PM Back with congrats! <3 Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2018 at 4:59 PM Thanks, Dear Mo! :-) <3

Charlie Smith June 1, 2018 at 12:51 PM Brilliant Gregory, congratulations... Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2018 at 4:59 PM Thanks so much, Charlie! :-)

Gershon Wolf June 1, 2018 at 12:28 PM Back again with congratulations you so richly deserve! Best always, Gershon Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2018 at 4:59 PM Many thanks, My Poetic Brother! :-)

Silent One June 1, 2018 at 5:15 AM Goodbyes are the hardest thing... deep an emotive one liner Greg... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Gregory Richard Barden June 2, 2018 at 4:59 PM Indeed, you are correct - thank you for the placement, S1.

Gershon Wolf May 31, 2018 at 10:06 PM Masterful, Gregory! I'd wish you luck in the contest---but 'luck' is the poorest word choice possible here. The hard work of writing is all the 'luck' you require. This is a fave! :) gw Gregory Richard Barden June 1, 2018 at 3:41 AM Many kind thanks to you, My Friend, I greatly appreciate it - so pleased you enjoyed this one! :-)

Daniel Turner May 31, 2018 at 8:46 AM Sometimes even the word "goodbye" can feel serrated. The thinking man's one-liner:) Good luck, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden June 1, 2018 at 3:40 AM Thanks so much, Daniel - much appreciated, my friend! :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen May 31, 2018 at 8:00 AM - Excellent - Luck in the contest :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :) Gregory Richard Barden May 31, 2018 at 8:25 AM Many thanks to you, Anne-Lise - blessings! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 31, 2018 at 7:11 AM Ooh ouch. Piercing ink, fabulous. xomo Good luck dear poet! xomo <3 Gregory Richard Barden May 31, 2018 at 8:25 AM Thanks, Dear Mo - always appreciated! :-) <3