Gregory Richard Barden Poet Sonnet

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shores of ardor -

I stand upon cold sands of lovers, past
          surveying, bleak, the misty metaphors
               a crimson blush of hope so setting fast
     its wake left by a tempest on this shore

seems only yesterday I found this place
          the grace of callow yearning, underfoot
               a pulse of passion showing love its face
     and leaving but an ash of rapture's soot

the shadow of my spirit grows enraged
          this ocean, love, was all I longed to sail
               yet now the season of my path is aged
     as all my moonlite fizzles wan and pale

       and so ...

I'll lay my joys upon these sands to stay
          forgotten not 'til time has washed away.







~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Any Rhyming Poem In April" Poetry Contest, Laura Loo, Sponsor.

~ 5th Place ~  in the "Mid April 2018 Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

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Janis Medders Tobechi April 30, 2018 at 10:10 PM Congratulations Greg for a poem that moves the heart to feel loves sadness and joy. Lovely. Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:41 AM That's so sweet of you, Sian, thank you so much, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Susan Ashley April 30, 2018 at 7:25 PM Gregory, congratulations on your excellent win with your exquisite and captivating sonnet. Warmest wishes.. Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:40 AM Thank you very much, Susan, I greatly appreciate it! :-) <3

Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 4:19 PM Back with more congrats, Gregory. Well done. Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:40 AM Thank you very much, Line! :-) <3

Sandra Haight April 30, 2018 at 3:58 PM Congrats on another top win for this beautiful Sonnet, Gregory! Sandra :) Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:39 AM Very sweet of you, Sandra, thanks so much! :-) <3

Natasha Turner April 30, 2018 at 9:42 AM Beautiful! :) Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:39 AM Thank you, Natasha! :-) <3

Winged Warrior April 30, 2018 at 6:17 AM A super sonnet my friend...congrats on the win...stay in the light...^WW^ Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:38 AM That's very kind of you, ^WW^ - many kind thanks, friend! :-)

Susan Gentry April 30, 2018 at 6:17 AM Back for another congratulations, this time a #3 win, for this beautiful but sad poem. Well done! :) Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:38 AM Many kind thanks, Line - so appreciated! :-)

John Gondolf April 30, 2018 at 6:14 AM What a beautifully written sonnet, Gregory, congrats on your win. John Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:37 AM What a very nice comment, John - thank you so very much! :-)

Beautiful Scars April 30, 2018 at 5:54 AM oh my dear Gregory, beautiful beautiful beautiful...all I can say. You never cease to amaze me! thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:33 AM Thank you so very much, Luloo - I am so honored to have placed so highly - and pleased you enjoyed it! Blessings! :-) <3

Susan Gentry April 19, 2018 at 11:17 AM Congratulations on your win. Another beautiful compelling write. Gregory Richard Barden April 22, 2018 at 7:15 AM hank you very, very much, Susan - you are always so kind! Blessings! :-) <3

L. J. Carber April 19, 2018 at 8:07 AM Congrats Greg-- you've written a lot of good stuff, but this is one of my favorites--that last line is a killer! Gregory Richard Barden April 22, 2018 at 7:14 AM Thank you SO much, LJ, I'm pleased you enjoyed this one - t is special to me. Blessings! :-)

Sandra Haight April 18, 2018 at 8:46 PM Can't say much more than your poem is exquisitely beautiful, Gregory. The sadness in looking back...Congrats on another fine win. Sandra :)<3 Gregory Richard Barden April 22, 2018 at 7:13 AM Many thanks to you, Sandra, for your kindness and comments! :-) <3

Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 5:24 PM beautifully penned Greg, I especially like the end couplet:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Gregory Richard Barden April 22, 2018 at 7:13 AM Thank you very much, Dear Jan! :-) <3

Carrie Richards April 18, 2018 at 10:10 AM So beautiful Gregory !! Wow......this beauty could easily be number 1 !! Lovely work !! Gregory Richard Barden April 22, 2018 at 7:13 AM Very kind of you, Carrie - thank you so much! :-) <3

Line Gauthier April 18, 2018 at 9:13 AM A beauty, Gregory. Congrats on your well deserved win. Gregory Richard Barden April 22, 2018 at 7:10 AM Thank you very much, Line! :-)

Elaine George April 18, 2018 at 7:47 AM I love this poem...especially the line...These seas are all I care to sail. Beautiful, beautiful poem, Gregory. Many congrats on your win. Elaine Gregory Richard Barden April 22, 2018 at 7:10 AM Many kind thanks to you, Elaine, this is such a nice comment, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf April 15, 2018 at 9:29 PM Echoing Maureen's perfectly put comment---only softer, if possible... I was intrigued by the title as well. 'Ardor' doubles as a place name quite well, doesn't it? Bottom line: Another Barden beauty!! Gregory Richard Barden April 15, 2018 at 9:43 PM Indeed it does, my friend ... so pleased you enjoyed my Sonnet! I put off writing my first Sonnet for a long time, and then, like many of us, fell in love with the form. Or maybe it's the Iambic Pentameter - that perfect musical rhythm. Thanks, Buddy! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 14, 2018 at 8:26 AM Fine piece Greg, soft as a whisper. Gorgeous. Gregory Richard Barden April 15, 2018 at 9:40 PM Thank you, my whispering friend ... so pleased you like this one! :-) <3

Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 10:36 PM Well done, Gregory. Beautiful. Gregory Richard Barden April 15, 2018 at 9:38 PM Thank you so much, Line! :-) <3