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I wonder, not, why heaven and the sun attend such lofty stations midst the skies come any closer, they might be outdone by all that dazzled passion in your eyes tho beaming bright in lieu of their dissent that any earthly creature should outshine their grand intensity - quite heaven-sent they dim when near your radiance, divine I yearn to know the sunlight on my face and all the wonder beautied skies impart still, there is not a warm that can replace the blazing glow that you put in my heart and tho the earth needs all the sun can do there is no deeper need in ME ... than YOU. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Sunshine Sonnet" Poetry Contest, John Hamilton, Sponsor. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "End of March 2018 Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

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John Watt

Date: 11/5/2020 8:34:00 PM

Love your sonnet, Greg. Taking a much different angle than in Sonnet 130 of the other Bard. So romantic and so gorgeous. Another fave, my friend ~ John

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/5/2020 11:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, John, I appreciate that, Brother ... I put off writing Sonnets for a long time, thinking I'd be bored or confined or something, then tried one and fell in love with the form. I am quite proud of most of them, and I'm glad you found this one to your liking! Blessings! :-)

Donna Roberts

Date: 5/23/2018 9:40:00 AM

Bellissimo A fab 10

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/23/2018 5:51:00 PM

Thank you very much, Donna! :-) <3

Robert Marlow

Date: 4/9/2018 2:19:00 PM

Truly Beautiful! Congratulations.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/11/2018 1:08:00 AM

Thank you so much, Robert - I'm pleased you liked it!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/30/2018 8:44:00 PM

This poem is the kind of romantic words women dream of....beautiful Greg! Congratulations on your first placement! : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/31/2018 10:46:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Connie, thank you so much! (Now, if only I could get someone to dream of ME, lol). ;-) Blessings, my friend! <3

Jeff Kantor

Date: 3/26/2018 8:22:00 PM

Wonderful

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/31/2018 10:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jeff! :-)

Sonia Walker

Date: 3/25/2018 8:52:00 AM

Greg, a lovely poem to share. Congratulations on your placement. ~ Sonia

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/25/2018 9:04:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Sonia, I greatly appreciate your wonderful comments! Blessings, friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/24/2018 10:54:00 PM

Beautifully done, Gregory. Congrats on your top win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/25/2018 1:54:00 AM

Thank you very much, Line! :-)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/23/2018 8:03:00 PM

So beautiful, Greg--love it! Congratulations on your win. Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/24/2018 3:11:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice - blessings! :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/22/2018 9:21:00 PM

I think this, is your most romantic piece to date <3 Congratulations on your win! Hope you are well sweet friend. mo love

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/23/2018 1:50:00 AM

Awww ... thank you so much, Mo, I am very proud of this one, and it is rather romantic. Thanks and blessings to you, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/22/2018 5:31:00 PM

Lovely! Congrats, Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/23/2018 1:48:00 AM

Thanks so much, Kim! :-)

Susan Gentry

Date: 3/22/2018 3:25:00 PM

Beautifully romantic poem. Congrats on your win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/23/2018 1:48:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Susan - thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 3/22/2018 4:31:00 AM

Congratulations, Greg on your first position win. Great poem.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/23/2018 1:48:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Subimal - blessings! :-)

Mick Talbot

Date: 3/21/2018 7:48:00 PM

Twas not the sun that blinded me... Tis your dazzling words that shine... Congratulations Gregory... Mick

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2018 12:02:00 AM

You are very kind, Mick, and I thank you SO much for your wonderful and poetic comment ... blessings to you always, My Poet Brother! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/21/2018 6:44:00 PM

Another beautiful romantic poem and lovely Sonnet, Gregory! Congrats on your well-deserved First Place win. Sandra :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2018 12:01:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you as always, Sandra, you are a gem, and I am so thankful for your kindness and friendship! The well of your heart is bottomless, my friend! :-) <3

Judith S

Date: 3/21/2018 3:07:00 PM

Bravo Greg!! A beautifully sunshiny sonnet well deserving of the First Place win!!!! Contratulations! ~ Judy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/21/2018 11:58:00 PM

That's very sweet of you, Judy, thank you so much, my friend! :-) <3

Donna Roberts

Date: 3/21/2018 11:33:00 AM

A standout sonnet Congratulations

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/21/2018 11:58:00 PM

Thank you so much, Donna! :-)

Curtis Moorman

Date: 3/21/2018 10:46:00 AM

WOW!! How great! Well deserving of a first place win. Congratulations!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/21/2018 11:57:00 PM

Thank you very much, Curtis, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, friend! :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 3/21/2018 10:42:00 AM

Yes I'm a hopeless romantic, this was a stunner for me Greg, congrats on a fine win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/21/2018 11:56:00 PM

Thank you SO much, my friend, this is one I'm very proud of, and one after my own heart ... I am honored that you found this worthy, John, blessings! :-)

Jean Murray

Date: 3/11/2018 11:19:00 AM

That last line....perfect!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/12/2018 12:59:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jean - so pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3

Maria Williams

Date: 3/11/2018 6:44:00 AM

A beautiful sonnet Greg, Sunshine and Love, I truly enjoyed this.Good luck in the contest...Maria

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/11/2018 8:17:00 AM

Thank you very much, I'm pleased you liked it, Maria - blessings, friend! :-) <3