Gregory Richard Barden Poet Sonnet

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sleepwalking -

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 September 10, 2018 at 5:40 AM First time reading this. Such a phenomenal sonnet. Even the flow of the words is dreamlike. Gregory Richard Barden September 10, 2018 at 4:04 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 September 9, 2018 at 8:40 PM Gorgeous poem and big congrats. I see you won another contest too, number one with the reversible. Yayyyy! Gregory Richard Barden September 10, 2018 at 4:02 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 September 9, 2018 at 8:04 PM Congrats on your well deserved win, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden September 10, 2018 at 4:01 PM Thank you very much, Line! :-) <3

John Hamilton August 19, 2018 at 6:26 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 August 20, 2018 at 2:51 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 August 18, 2018 at 12:09 AM It touches the heart ...beautiful Gregory Richard Barden August 20, 2018 at 2:48 AM Thank you so much, Debjani - blessings! :-)

Barry Stebbings August 12, 2018 at 12:50 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 August 13, 2018 at 4:58 AM That's very kind of you, Barry, and I so appreciate the wonderful comment, my friend! :-)

Manmath Dalei August 9, 2018 at 6:42 AM Excellent poetry. Last two stanza caps the total poetry. 7 out of 7. hugs......//Manmath Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 4:58 AM Thank you so very much, Manmath - I greatly appreciate the kind words! :-)

Sylvia Coulstock August 5, 2018 at 3:35 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 August 6, 2018 at 7:08 PM hank you so very much, Sylvia, I greatly appreciate your kind words ... blessings to you! :-) <3

Robertina B. August 5, 2018 at 11:59 AM Belated congratulations, Gregory.. A marvelous sonnet.. Beautifully written and penned perfectly.. Blessings to you! Gregory Richard Barden August 6, 2018 at 7:08 PM Oh, that's so nice of you, Robertina - thank you very much! :-) <3

Robert Lindley August 5, 2018 at 9:39 AM Congrats! As always truly exceptional poetry flows from your golden pen! Gregory Richard Barden August 6, 2018 at 7:07 PM That's very kind of you, Robert, thank you so much! :-)

Andrea Dietrich August 2, 2018 at 6:09 PM wow, amazing poetry, my friend Congrats on the big win. Gregory Richard Barden August 6, 2018 at 7:07 PM Thank you so very much, Andrea - blessings! :-) <3

Kevin Shaw August 1, 2018 at 4:49 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 August 1, 2018 at 10:57 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 August 1, 2018 at 8:21 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 August 1, 2018 at 10:56 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! :-)

Fauxcroft Wade August 1, 2018 at 3:25 AM Congratulations on a magnificent win for a wonderful piece of work. Faux Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:53 PM That's very kind of you, Faux, and thank you so very much, my friend! :-)

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 1, 2018 at 2:27 AM Congratulations, Greg on your great win. Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:53 PM Thank you very much, Subimal.

Anisha Dutta July 31, 2018 at 9:42 PM Congrats Gregory to win top. Warm Wishes Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:52 PM That's very kind of you, Anisha - thank you so much! :-) <3

Eve Roper July 31, 2018 at 5:01 PM :) Congratulations on your win, Greg, very nice.... Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:52 PM Many kind thanks to you, Eve - blessings! :-) <3

Sandra Haight July 31, 2018 at 4:35 PM Back again, Greg, to read your poem again and congratulate you on your well-deserved First Place win! Sandra :) Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:51 PM Thank you so much, Sandra, I so appreciate the kind words, my friend - blessings and best wishes! :-) <3

Line Gauthier July 31, 2018 at 3:49 PM Lovely, Gregory. Congrats on your win. Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:51 PM Thank you very much, Line! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong July 31, 2018 at 1:34 PM I am very happy to see this win First place Greg. Congratulations! I thought this piece was fabulous! : ) Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:50 PM I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, Connie - thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

Faraz Ajmal July 31, 2018 at 1:12 PM Many congratulations on your wonderful first position, it is indeed a beauty and a joy to read, good luck Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:50 PM That's very kind of you to say, Faraz - I'm so pleased you liked my poem! Blessings! :-)

Brian Densham July 31, 2018 at 10:52 AM Captivating. Nicely done Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:48 PM Thanks so much, Brian! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 31, 2018 at 10:50 AM BACK WITH FIRST PLACE CONGRATULATIONS!!! <3 Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:48 PM Thank you very much, Dear Mo! :-) <3

John Hamilton July 31, 2018 at 9:03 AM Congrats again Greg, this was the clear winner by far! Gregory Richard Barden August 1, 2018 at 10:47 PM Thank you SO much, John, this meant so much to me ... this one is special, and I'm so pleased you saw its shine. Blessings! :-)

Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 9:25 AM Congratulations on your win. Beautiful! Gregory Richard Barden July 28, 2018 at 7:16 PM Many thanks to you, Susan - blessings! :-) ~ The Bard

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