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Soft, the Bells

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* Someone asked me to repost my personal favorite ... I know some here don't care to see classic style in new works, but I love writing contemporary poems and ideas mixed with traditional and modern words and phrasing. This is the one poem of mine that I wouldn't mind having on the wall. *

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Soft, soft, I ring the bells Soft, the bluebells blooming Softer tho', her pleading eyes With each breath, consuming ... Hark, hark, I call to thee Hark, so blushes morning Hearken to her linen cheek Crimson as the borning ... Haste, haste, alas the years Haste to cut the bracken Hasten, to her dimming gaze 'For the shadows slacken ... Hush, hush, I whisper yet Hush to bide the nether Hushing now, her angel voice Gone, my love ... forever. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Strand Special 11, Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Your Choice Flower Verse, Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Contest 565 Any Theme Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sandra Adams

Date: 12/29/2019 5:02:00 PM

beautiful Greg...congratulations on your win....well deserved my friend... hugs :)

Brenda Chiri

Date: 12/29/2019 4:13:00 PM

Congrats Gregory again!;)

Hello There

Date: 12/28/2019 8:47:00 PM

Love this piece, Gregory ~ reads like a song.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2019 8:54:00 PM

Thank you so very much, my friend, I so appreciate it! Blessings! :o) <3

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/27/2019 11:01:00 AM

There was a hush around my heart when I began to read and appreciate this beauty, Greg.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/28/2019 6:30:00 AM

Oh, that's very kind of you, Caren, and such a wonderful comment - thank you so much, and blessings to you, my friend! :o) <3

Ann Foster

Date: 12/26/2019 7:47:00 PM

Sweet...longing... lovely... Ann

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/27/2019 8:43:00 AM

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

Ricky Sholar

Date: 12/26/2019 7:33:00 AM

It was so easy to lose myself within the words I was reading. Excellent Job. I enjoyed this so much. You have a new #1 fan. Ricky

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/27/2019 8:42:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Ricky, and such a wonderful comment - I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem! Blessings to you and yours for a bountiful and joyous New Year! :o)

Eve Roper

Date: 12/26/2019 1:48:00 AM

Your talent of words on paper is just like a brush on canvas just beautiful. The prompt was for everyone to ready … Merry Christmas. Hugs Eve

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/26/2019 3:20:00 AM

Oh, that's very sweet of you, Eve, I thank you so much - blessings and Merry Christmas, Dear Poet! :o) <3

John Hamilton

Date: 12/25/2019 10:16:00 AM

Love the olde English style, and your use of olde fashion terminology! Love this one G, no wonder it's a fave of yours!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/26/2019 3:19:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Bro, that's very kind of you - I'm pleased you liked it! :o)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/25/2019 9:22:00 AM

So sad and lovely too...the love language vainglorious! Merry Christmas, dear poet!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/26/2019 3:19:00 AM

Thank you so much, Kim, I greatly appreciate your comment. Blessings! :o) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/25/2019 9:18:00 AM

An instant FAVE, Gregory. Merry Christmas! Best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2020.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/26/2019 3:18:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Line - the same to you, Dear Poet! Blessings! :o) <3