Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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soft, the bells

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
     'fore the shadows slacken ...

hush, hush, I whisper yet
          hush to bide the nether
               hushing now, her angel voice
     gone, my love ... forever.

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Susan Ashley March 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM Dear G, it’s a joy to come back to this potent, poignant poem, so representative of your beautiful and soulful poetry. This piece grips the heart and imagination in tender ways. Congratulations for your exceptional run and final placement in Mark’s marathon contest. I’m honored to share the podium with you, dear poet. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Chetta Achara November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM Beautiful!

Line Gauthier November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM I love the lyrical quality of this poem, Gregory. Congrats on your fine placement in Mark's Marathon.

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM Way to go, Gregory. Had you been in the marathon from the beginning, I bet you would be in the top three !! Great classic sounding poem here.

Mark Toney November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM Greg, congratulations on your winning Tenth Place overall in my 2025 Poetry Marathon FINAL, including the Comeback Poet Award! Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the contest. The poems of the 37 Qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post. Time to take off those running shoes and give those feet a rest!

Danny Derden October 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM This is exquisite—like a requiem woven in wildflowers and wind. Congrats on the win!

Beata Agustin September 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you.

Craig Cornish September 29, 2025 at 5:21 AM Greg, thought I'd commented on this--anyhow, here now to honor your mastery of traditional style and masterful form and well deserved win in Mark's contest!

Susan Ashley September 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM Dear Gregory, congratulations for your shining trophy win with your exquisite poem full of beauty, love and the pain of loss, all so delicately expressed with your trademark poetic finesse. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Gary Radice September 25, 2025 at 5:38 AM Love it! The themes and structure. Congratulations for your podium place in Mark's current marathon contest. All the poems I read of yours Greg have me comparing your style to that of the English Romantics. I'd love to hear this recited. Great work. Cheers - Gary

Suzette Richards September 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM Oh, this is tantalizingly gorgeous, Greg - cancelling out the potentially sad ending. Congrats on your win. I have recently noticed that you are posting here at PS again - glad of it. Hope the music scene is treating you well. Best wishes, Su Gregory Richard Barden September 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM Many kind thanks to you, Suzette, it’s nice to hear from you, and so nice to be back here at PS after four years (wow - time flies!). Setting up a new recording studio right now, and I’m under contract with Wheelsong Books UK for two more books after “Melancholy Moon” which I’m very proud of - the next will be much darker. Exciting! Blessings to you! :o) <3

John Hamilton September 23, 2025 at 6:55 AM This is a wonderful write G glad to see you posting and winning again. Gregory Richard Barden September 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM Thanks, Buddy, much appreciated! :o)

Ghairo Daniels September 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM Beautiful delicate rhyme of a strong soft Love, Gregory. Deserves a first placement for you & her. Blessings for your continued journey. Gregory Richard Barden September 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM Thank you so very kindly, Ghairo, it is greatly appreciated! :o) <3 don’t know how many people are watching

Mystic Rose Rose September 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM love the soft scent of this beautiful poem congrats on your big win ! Gregory Richard Barden September 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM Thank you so kindly - I greatly appreciate it, my friend! :o) <3

Lin Lane September 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM Dear Greg, congratulations on your win and I seriously hope you intend to enter the remaining miles of the Marathon. Your poetry is artistry and you must know my favorite is untouchable by anyone in my mind. Gregory Richard Barden September 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM Many kind thanks to you, my dear friend, I am certainly going to try - it will be fun if nothing else! :o) <3

Mark Toney September 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM Greg, good to hear from you! I love your quiet elegy. A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on your trophy win on Mile 17 of my 2025 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 18 has already started. Gregory Richard Barden September 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM Thank you so kindly, Mark - I wish I’d seen the start of this cuz it was always favorite of mine, but health issues have limited my time online … but I’m putting on my running shoes! Thank you for the win! :o) <3