Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Soften, Spring

The light chiffon veneers of winter's face


                    Slow-deliquesce as rangy shadows wane


                              Soft gossamer as whitened Guipure lace


          Melts running to the rills ... with April's rain.







~ 1st Place ~  in the "Quat-Ro Your Four Line" Poetry Cpntest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 2nd Place ~  in the "April 2019 Premier 7, Up To A Max Of 5 Lines" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

* This is a "Rithimus Divisa", taken from the poem "The Surge, Life", written on March 17, 2019 *

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John Watt November 19, 2020 at 9:52 PM More gorgeous writing, Greg. Excellent choice for the top win ~ John

Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2020 at 1:56 PM so very very pretty, Greg. Congrats on the well deserved win.

Janice Canerdy November 19, 2020 at 6:53 AM A big congrats on your win, Greg. Janice

Alexis Y. November 19, 2020 at 6:25 AM Hi Greg, Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

William Darnell Sr October 11, 2020 at 5:24 AM Hi, Gregory! Nice penning, and I think i understand. Best of Wishes, William

Christian Alexander October 9, 2020 at 9:43 AM Sweetness Gregory Richard Barden October 11, 2020 at 3:09 AM Thank you so much, Christian! :o)

Lonna Blodgett October 2, 2020 at 9:52 AM This is a masterpiece in creating such a tactile experience while exacting colors, implied movement, texture and narration of scene. It is a fave! Gregory Richard Barden October 4, 2020 at 10:45 PM Oh, that's very kind of you to say so, Lonna, and this means a lot to me - those are elements I work very hard on. Blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Anisha Dutta September 29, 2020 at 8:44 AM LOVELY. 'll try in my own way. Best Wishes Gregory Richard Barden October 4, 2020 at 10:44 PM Thank you so much, Anisha - blessings, my friend! :o) <3

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2020 at 9:42 AM Just revisiting this one. It's a very special one, Greg! Gregory Richard Barden October 4, 2020 at 10:43 PM Thank you so much, Andrea - I appreciate it! :o) <3

Constance La France September 20, 2020 at 7:20 AM Greg, beautiful ! And a great example for your contest, hope I can give you a beauty _Constance Gregory Richard Barden October 4, 2020 at 10:43 PM Thank you so much, Constance - you always DO! :o) <3

Lycia Harding September 15, 2020 at 8:21 PM This is lovely. Gives one the feeling of a mild winter flowing into a wet spring Gregory Richard Barden September 16, 2020 at 2:40 AM That's very kind of you to say, Lycia, I greatly appreciate the thoughtful comments! Blessings! :-) <3

Suzanne Delaney April 20, 2020 at 6:28 PM This is a stunning poem. I love the art work with it. A perfect complement. You have such a mastery of imagery. SuZ Gregory Richard Barden April 21, 2020 at 1:22 AM Oh, thank you so very much, SuZ, I greatly appreciate the kind words, and I'm so pleased you liked it ... I enjoy creating unusual (but sensible) imagery and word pairings, and it means a lot to me when that effort is recognized. Blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Eve Roper March 2, 2020 at 8:45 PM A verse that flows and stands on its own. Gregory Richard Barden April 21, 2020 at 1:17 AM Thank you so much, Eve - so appreciated!

Constance La France March 1, 2020 at 10:29 AM Greg, this is so beautiful, your word choices are divine and the art work is sublime, great example for your contest but it will be hard to top this poem _Constance Gregory Richard Barden March 1, 2020 at 3:43 PM Oh that's very kind of you, Constance, and I so appreciate the wonderful comments ... I remember writing the original poem and thinking how this particular verse could stand on its own, that's what gave me the idea for these four-line edit contests. Blessings, my friend! :o) <3

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2019 at 9:10 AM So beautiful, Greg. OH my, I just can't decide which poem to use for your contest!!! (I see from this example, imagery is the key) Gregory Richard Barden July 19, 2019 at 9:44 AM Thank you SO much, Andrea! Oh, I have no doubt you'll find something wonderful! Yes, I love unusual and effective imagery, but other things, too - your entry for the last one was perfect! :-) <3

Susan Ashley April 24, 2019 at 8:16 PM Simply splendid, Gregory. Delicate yet vividly expressed. Congratulations on your excellent win, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Gregory Richard Barden April 24, 2019 at 9:59 PM That's very kind, Susan, thank you so very much - I'm pleased you found this one worthy! Blessings! :-) <3

Line Gauthier April 22, 2019 at 9:15 PM Beautiful penning, Gregory. Congrats on your silver medal. Gregory Richard Barden April 24, 2019 at 9:59 PM Many thanks to you, Line, I appreciate it! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong April 21, 2019 at 12:12 AM A great idea for a contest Greg. Your choice if words elevates this poem illustrating your creative talent. Have a wonderful Easter. : ) Gregory Richard Barden April 24, 2019 at 9:58 PM That's very kind of you, Connie, thank you so much - I hope your Easter was a happy one! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich April 20, 2019 at 3:02 PM what a fascinating idea for a contest. I was afraid to open the page and see what your contest entails. now I am delighted to know and I love your example. Will be searching through tons of "rhymes" to find my stanza!! Gregory Richard Barden April 24, 2019 at 9:58 PM lol - thank you so much, Andrea, I knew you'd have plenty of material to choose from! Blessings! :-) <3

Constance La France April 20, 2019 at 8:13 AM Greg, beautiful words and beautiful art work, well just plain BEAUTIFUL, and a great example for your contest and best of luck in the Brian's contest too. Gregory Richard Barden April 24, 2019 at 9:57 PM Thank you so very much, Constance, I greatly appreciate the kind words, my friend! :-) <3

Eve Roper April 19, 2019 at 11:30 PM Wow, Beautiful Gregory Richard Barden April 24, 2019 at 9:56 PM Thank you, Eve