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I long to fold my eyes and softly creep beside the brook of fancy, as it flows to tumble off my trundle bed and sleep and dip the stardust with my drowsy toes within the world of reverie and dreams I cast my cares, like nets, upon the sea so woven as the moon, within its beams imagination's breadth, now comes to be with all the dreamy pathways that I stroll the routes are always varied, always new and still, each destination brings its toll as all my sojourns find their way ... to you but I would ne'er deny my heart that ache ... if only you'd come with me ... when I wake. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Most Comments Received Poem 2018" Poetry Contest, July Morning, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Sleepwalking" Poetry Contest, John Hamilton, Sponsor & Judge. ~ 5th Place ~ in the "Contest Number 470 Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor & Judge.

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Jesse Rowe

Date: 9/10/2018 5:40:00 AM

First time reading this. Such a phenomenal sonnet. Even the flow of the words is dreamlike.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 4:04:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Jesse, I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one! I put off writing Sonnets for a long time, anticipating not enjoying such structured form, but when I finally did I fell in love with it! Blessings, my friend! :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/9/2018 8:40:00 PM

Gorgeous poem and big congrats. I see you won another contest too, number one with the reversible. Yayyyy!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 4:02:00 PM

Been a bit of a dry spell, Buddy, but I am thankful for ANY placement, and the wonderful comments from good people like you! Blessings, Andrea! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/9/2018 8:04:00 PM

Congrats on your well deserved win, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 4:01:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line! :-) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 8/19/2018 6:26:00 PM

I see this is still number 1, so proud of you Greg, you're getting the recognition of your talent, I remember your first win in my contest. I feel like I've had a small share in your success, and it makes me happy!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/20/2018 2:51:00 AM

You are very kind to me, John, and have been on my side from the git - your contest was my first win EVER, and it will always mean a lot to me, as does your friendship and guidance. I still have SO much to learn, but I owe you for much of this journey. Many kind thanks and blessings to you, my friend! :-)

Debjani Mitra

Date: 8/18/2018 12:09:00 AM

It touches the heart ...beautiful

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/20/2018 2:48:00 AM

Thank you so much, Debjani - blessings! :-)

Barry Stebbings

Date: 8/12/2018 12:50:00 PM

Congratulations on your two wins and on being top of the Best 100 list. A remarkable achievement but very well deserved. // Barry

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 4:58:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Barry, and I so appreciate the wonderful comment, my friend! :-)

Manmath Dalei

Date: 8/9/2018 6:42:00 AM

Excellent poetry. Last two stanza caps the total poetry. 7 out of 7. hugs......//Manmath

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 4:58:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Manmath - I greatly appreciate the kind words! :-)

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 8/5/2018 3:35:00 PM

Congratulations Gregory on your win.Your title is very apt because this is a very dreamy piece with an ethereal touch.Very nice.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:08:00 PM

hank you so very much, Sylvia, I greatly appreciate your kind words ... blessings to you! :-) <3

Robertina B.

Date: 8/5/2018 11:59:00 AM

Belated congratulations, Gregory.. A marvelous sonnet.. Beautifully written and penned perfectly.. Blessings to you!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:08:00 PM

Oh, that's so nice of you, Robertina - thank you very much! :-) <3

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/5/2018 9:39:00 AM

Congrats! As always truly exceptional poetry flows from your golden pen!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:07:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Robert, thank you so much! :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/2/2018 6:09:00 PM

wow, amazing poetry, my friend Congrats on the big win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:07:00 PM

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

Kevin Shaw

Date: 8/1/2018 4:49:00 PM

You are a fantastic poet and this poem is a great example of your wordsmith talents, Well done on a deserved win, regards, Kevin

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/1/2018 10:57:00 PM

Thank you so very much for the kind comments, Kevin, I greatly appreciate you taking the time, and value your opinion highly. Blessings, my friend! :-)

L. J. Carber

Date: 8/1/2018 8:21:00 AM

Ah, my friend, congrats on a much deserved 1st in John's contest-- as a wobbly poet, I envy your lyrical sense of the language.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/1/2018 10:56:00 PM

This is very kind of you, LJ, and I so appreciate the kind words ... and you are certainly NOT a "wobbly" poet, in my humble opinion, and write with a command of phrase! Blessings, my friend! :-)