Gregory Richard Barden Poet Sonnet

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Sorry Scoundrel

My early twenties found me oft' a cad -
          A scoundrel, nonchalant and fancy-free,
                    So casual of sweet hearts and a tad ...
                              Too focused on finesse and ecstasy.

I walked a line, precarious and slim,
          'Tween gallivanting and my dignity ...
                    A crave for women, gathered on a whim,
                              As many rendezvous as I could flee.

I saw romance as something of a feast -
          Thus tasting all the treats of life's cuisine ...
                    Until a broken heart revealed the beast,
                              And all the travesties I'd come to glean.

One unique damsel made me acquiesce ...
                    Despite my errors, loved me ... nonetheless.




~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Standard Contest Number 90 Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor. *

~ 2nd Place ~  in the "New Poems (8 Difficult Words)" Poetry Contest, Emile Pinet, Sponsor.

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Line Gauthier June 2, 2018 at 10:14 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden July 5, 2018 at 6:49 PM Thank you so much, Line! :-)

Robert Lindley May 29, 2018 at 1:00 PM I can and do so relate to this fine poem my friend. Youth is reckless, careless and too oft blinded to the pain and sorrows their actions cause,especially so in the romance category. A shining gem you have given us.... A fav ... Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 7:03 PM That's very kind of you, Robert, thank you so much, my friend! :-)

Elaine George May 23, 2018 at 9:13 AM Yes! Many can relate to this poem. Many congrats on your win Gregory. Elaine. Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 6:02 AM Yes - ah, to be young and capricious! Many kind thanks to you, Elaine - blessings! :-) <3

Heidi Sands May 23, 2018 at 7:30 AM Congratulations Gregory :) Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 6:01 AM Thank you, Heidi! :-) <3

Susan Gentry May 22, 2018 at 8:43 PM Back to congratulate you, again, you cad!! :) Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 6:01 AM LOL - Thank you so much, Susan - I'm waiting to feel a glove across my face! ;-) <3

Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 4:40 PM Wonderfully written Sonnet, Gregory! Loved the last two lines. Congratulations on your podium win. Sandra Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 6:00 AM Very kind of you, Sandra - thanks so much! :-) <3

Susan Gentry May 15, 2018 at 4:07 PM Congratulations on your win! Truly deserved. Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 7:01 PM That's very sweet of you, Susan - thanks so much! :-) <3

John Hamilton May 15, 2018 at 10:02 AM The given words you used very well and nothing felt forced, loved this sonnet in every way! Another write another win! Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 7:01 PM Many thanks to you, John, I'm really glad you liked this one. Blessings, Friend! :-)

Janis Medders Tobechi May 13, 2018 at 3:41 PM A well written sonnet Greg with an ending that leaves one smiling. Congratulations. Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM Thank you so very much, Sian, that's very kind of you! Blessings! :-) <3

Daniel Turner May 13, 2018 at 12:02 PM I am certain many will relate to this excellent sonnet, Greg. Nicely penned as always. You are just too talented:) Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:59 PM And you are too kind, Daniel, though I am so thankful for that kindness! Blessings, My Poet Brother! :-)

Winged Warrior May 13, 2018 at 8:22 AM Congrats Gregory...well done my friend...love & light...^WW^ Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:58 PM Thank you so much, ^WW^ - so appreciated, Friend! :-)

Geoffrey Brewer May 13, 2018 at 6:56 AM Skilfully assembled with honesty and wit, telling a tale, familiar to me and probably many others of the male persuasion.nice one, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:58 PM Thanks to you, my friend, I'm pleased you enjoyed it and related ... blessings! :-)

Line Gauthier May 12, 2018 at 9:38 PM I love the rhyme you chose to end with, Gregory. An awesome poem. O those youthful days! Congrats on your most deserving win. Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:56 PM Ah, to be young again with the wisdom we acquire in the years following ... but I guess that's the purpose of those later years, to show us our foolish errs. Thank you and blessings, my friend! :-)

Michael Wegman May 12, 2018 at 9:02 PM OH MY GOODNESS! What an absolutely AMAZING poem. WELL DONE. BRAVO. CONGRATS on the win and THANK YOU for writing this...to which I can relate entirely! Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:55 PM Thank you so much, Michael, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! :-)

Emile Pinet May 12, 2018 at 6:51 PM Congratulations Greg, your poem earned second place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile. Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:54 PM Many kind thanks to you, Emile, I'm so very honored and humbled to have placed in your contest, and thankful for your wonderful comments. Blessings, Friend! :-)

Jan Allison May 12, 2018 at 5:59 PM You wove the 8 words into a fabulous sonnet Greg, I love the ending couplet!:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden May 15, 2018 at 6:52 PM Thank you so much, Jan, this was a fun project - blessings, Friend! :-) <3