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Hard To Recognize America's face, battered ... Freedom's image, shattered. Feeding Frenzy Fodder Foundations of Democracy, Shredded with hypocrisy. Party Over People Lady Liberty's fears, Weeping rusty tears. Truth Will Out Veracity's tempest blows ... Treachery's warmth, expose. Martin Luther King, Jr Simply shaking hands ... Shook humanity's lands. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Pauper's sole directive ... Brotherly love's perspective. Jesus Of Nazareth Red phrases spoken, Old covenants broken. Jesus, Gandhi, MLK, Jr Simple doctrines - LOVE ... Humanity's grace, thereof. Still, Hope Remains Trustworthy faith's unshakable, Love, steadfast ... unbreakable. Our Lasting Legacy Humanity must embrace, Single ... HUMAN race. FACE The Truth The answer's clearer, In ... that ... MIRROR. (I Must Apologize Forgive me, critically, I strayed ... politically). ~ 4th Place ~ in the "Six-Word Couplet Series" Poetry Contest Mark Toney, Judge & Sponsor.

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Modupe Sefunmi

Date: 11/2/2018 12:38:00 PM

Lovely couplets with great themes. Congrats on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/2/2018 12:59:00 PM

Thank you so much, Modupe, that's very sweet of you ... I'm so pleased you liked it - blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/11/2018 6:19:00 PM

Gregory, I agree with Jan. These are fabulous and profound at the same time. I like when people use "themes" as you did with these kinds of poems. Isn't it a fun form? I need to get started on my next series!! what to do what to do?

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 2:51:00 AM

It was a LOT of fun, Andrea ... thanks so much, I'm glad you liked them! :-) <3

Jan Allison

Date: 10/10/2018 5:57:00 PM

Fabulous couplets Greg, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 2:50:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Jan, thanks so much! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/6/2018 9:27:00 AM

Beautifully penned, Gregory. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 2:50:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line - blessings! :-) <3

Paul Callus

Date: 10/6/2018 8:05:00 AM

An excellent and meaningful string of couplets, Greg. Much enjoyed. ~ Congratulations on a fine and deserved win. Regards // paul

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 2:49:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Paul, I'm so pleased you liked them, my friend! :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 10/5/2018 11:24:00 PM

Back with congratulations! ~<3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:33:00 PM

Thanks so much, Mo! :-) <3

Mark Toney

Date: 10/5/2018 6:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Greg! This is a very poignant write with a sobering message supported by hope. And the last couplet is a brilliant aside. A definite Fav. Thank you for making the contest a success :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:33:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Mark, and I am honored with my placement! Blessings! :-)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 9/27/2018 6:33:00 PM

Very, very enjoyable, Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:31:00 PM

So sweet of you, Sunlite, and I greatly appreciate it, friend! :-) <3

Ashley Conte

Date: 9/27/2018 2:46:00 PM

Brave lines meaningfully stated! Thank you for sharing,

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:31:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Ashley, thank you very much! :-) <3

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/27/2018 10:00:00 AM

Nicely rendered bro...best of luck Gregory...love & liberty...^WW^

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, my friend - blessings! :-)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/27/2018 9:43:00 AM

Loved your thoughts, clever one - the last couplet:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:30:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jo, I greatly appreciate it! :-)

Wendy Watson

Date: 9/27/2018 7:44:00 AM

So much food for thought and each couplet a gem, Greg. You obviously invested considerable time in this challenge and the end product is great. Best wishes Wendy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:30:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Wendy, thank you so much! :-) <3

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/27/2018 7:43:00 AM

Three words, I love it. x

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/5/2018 11:29:00 PM

Three words, Mo - many kind thanks! :-) <3