Gregory Richard Barden Poet Couplet

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Six-Word Couplet Series

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 November 2, 2018 at 12:38 PM Lovely couplets with great themes. Congrats on your win. Gregory Richard Barden November 2, 2018 at 12:59 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 October 11, 2018 at 6:19 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 October 30, 2018 at 2:51 AM It was a LOT of fun, Andrea ... thanks so much, I'm glad you liked them! :-) <3

Jan Allison October 10, 2018 at 5:57 PM Fabulous couplets Greg, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 2:50 AM That's very kind of you, Jan, thanks so much! :-) <3

Line Gauthier October 6, 2018 at 9:27 AM Beautifully penned, Gregory. Congrats on your well deserved win. Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 2:50 AM Thank you so much, Line - blessings! :-) <3

Paul Callus October 6, 2018 at 8:05 AM An excellent and meaningful string of couplets, Greg. Much enjoyed. ~ Congratulations on a fine and deserved win. Regards // paul Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 2:49 AM That's very kind of you, Paul, I'm so pleased you liked them, my friend! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 5, 2018 at 11:24 PM Back with congratulations! ~<3 Gregory Richard Barden October 5, 2018 at 11:33 PM Thanks so much, Mo! :-) <3

Mark Toney October 5, 2018 at 6:15 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 October 5, 2018 at 11:33 PM That's very kind of you, Mark, and I am honored with my placement! Blessings! :-)

Sunlite Wanter September 27, 2018 at 6:33 PM Very, very enjoyable, Greg. Gregory Richard Barden October 5, 2018 at 11:31 PM So sweet of you, Sunlite, and I greatly appreciate it, friend! :-) <3

Ashley Conte September 27, 2018 at 2:46 PM Brave lines meaningfully stated! Thank you for sharing, Gregory Richard Barden October 5, 2018 at 11:31 PM That's very kind of you, Ashley, thank you very much! :-) <3

Winged Warrior September 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM Nicely rendered bro...best of luck Gregory...love & liberty...^WW^ Gregory Richard Barden October 5, 2018 at 11:30 PM Thank you so much, my friend - blessings! :-)

Joanna Daniel September 27, 2018 at 9:43 AM Loved your thoughts, clever one - the last couplet:) Gregory Richard Barden October 5, 2018 at 11:30 PM Thanks so much, Jo, I greatly appreciate it! :-)

Wendy Watson September 27, 2018 at 7:44 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 October 5, 2018 at 11:30 PM That's very kind of you, Wendy, thank you so much! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 27, 2018 at 7:43 AM Three words, I love it. x Gregory Richard Barden October 5, 2018 at 11:29 PM Three words, Mo - many kind thanks! :-) <3

Vijay Pandit September 27, 2018 at 6:49 AM Far reaching perspective, Greg..messages well delivered..a winning poem. Gregory Richard Barden October 5, 2018 at 11:28 PM That's very kind of you, Vijay, thank you so much! :-)

Phil Capitano September 27, 2018 at 4:30 AM Greg this is awesome! You have covered a lot of territory raising questions about truth and justice. Good luck in the contest. Gregory Richard Barden October 5, 2018 at 11:28 PM Thank you so much, Phil, greatly appreciated! :-)