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Sunup Seraph

Long, the shadows with morning dew


                    Herringbone clouds like gossamer lace


          Airbrushed above on the blazing blue


                    Blooming as morn on your angel face


          Sunrise enchanter with skin, unleaven


Tenderly daubed with a kiss ... of heaven.




~ 1st Place ~  in the "When Line Six Is A Perfect Fix" Poetry Contest, Silent One, Sponsor.

~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Late June 2018 Standard" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden | Year Posted 2018

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Eve Roper Date: 6/23/2018 9:26:00 PM Congratulations on your great win, Greg, beautiful imagery :) ... Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/23/2018 10:08:00 PM Many kind thanks to you, Eve, that's very sweet! Blessings! :-) <3

Susan Gentry Date: 6/22/2018 4:55:00 PM I missed this somehow. Beautiful! Can see why it's winning and winning again... Congratulations! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/23/2018 10:08:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan, that's very kind of you! :-) <3

Line Gauthier Date: 6/21/2018 7:14:00 AM Beautiful, Gregory. Congrats on your top win. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 8:56:00 PM Thank you so much, Line!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/20/2018 11:14:00 PM Lovely lines to woo with Gregory! So deserving of your first place win! Congratulations. This romantic gem is going into my faves! : ) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:11:00 AM Oh, that is VERY kind of you, Connie, and I thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed this one. I have not forgotten your invitation, life has been just too crazy for anything extra ... hoping this summer will open some space. Blessings, my friend - I hope you are far from Kilauea! :-) <3

Susan Ashley Date: 6/20/2018 8:06:00 PM A poem of exquisite and enchanting imagery so breathtaking in its artistic expression, Gregory. Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:09:00 AM That's very sweet of you to say, Susan, and I so appreciate your kindness and thoughts - blessings, my dear friend! :-) <3

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/20/2018 7:01:00 PM - An excellent poem on 6 lines, Gregory :) - It must have been difficult to judge, I think everyone is amazing, with different themes - Congratulations on a well deserved 1st place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise: ) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:08:00 AM Thank you so very much, SW - I haven't been able to read the rest yet, but I plan to in the next couple of days - I'm sure you're right, as there are so many wonderful writers here. Blessings! :-) <3

Mick Talbot Date: 6/20/2018 6:54:00 PM Poetic perfection, congratulations on 1st place Gregory! Mick Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:07:00 AM You are far too kind, Mick, but I so appreciate your thoughtful words ... blessings, Brother! :-)

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/20/2018 6:40:00 PM What did I tell you? Hey, another winner -- as predicted … As long as the government goons don't accuse you of 'double dipping.' (Just kidding). … At any rate, thank you also for returning to the 'seraph' to poetic parlance. Haven't seen the term much since John Milton passed, back when I was knee high to a cherub, and Beelzebub and I were ditching school together. (I reformed somewhat). .. Best always, Gershon Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:06:00 AM Thank you again, my friend, I am unworthy of your praise, I fear, but I keep striving! Yeah, I ditched some school in my day as well, (and far worse, unfortunately), but miracle-of-miracles, I am still here, and I shouldn't be ... for a purpose, I believe. Wisdom? Muse? Example? Maybe a bit of each, but I am nonetheless grateful for each subsequent breath! Blessings! :-)

Edward Ibeh Date: 6/20/2018 4:35:00 PM Beautifully done! Congrats on your top win, Greg!:-) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:02:00 AM Many thanks to you, Edward - blessings and best wishes! :-)

Silent One Date: 6/20/2018 3:07:00 PM Beautiful 6 poetic lines Greg... Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:02:00 AM Thank you very much, Silent One, I greatly appreciate it! :-)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 6/20/2018 9:17:00 AM Well done, congrats Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:01:00 AM Thank you so much, Barbara! :-) <3

John Hamilton Date: 6/20/2018 9:14:00 AM Wow Greg...you do it again, the last couplet for me is stunning writing, enchanter, unleaven, daubed...words rarely seen but perfectly utilized, in this metaphysical write! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:01:00 AM Thank you very much, John, you are my rock, Brother - not sure what I'd do without your kindness and insight. You are a blessing, friend! :-)

Mike Gentile Date: 6/20/2018 7:51:00 AM Exquisite imagery, Greg and a pleasure to read this morning. Congrats on your well deserved placement !! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 5:00:00 AM You are always kind to me, Brother - many thanks and blessings your way! :-)

Casarah Nance Date: 6/20/2018 7:40:00 AM Such great and powerful description, congrats on a win. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 4:59:00 AM Thank you so very much, Casarah - blessings to you! :-)

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/19/2018 7:38:00 PM '...skin unleaven...' such an intriguing phrase and enigmatic image, certainly befitting of a seraph. Congrats on your placement in this contest, and here's to another winner in the '6th line' contest as well. Best always, Gershon Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 4:59:00 AM Thanks, Buddy, this is very thoughtful of you as always, and befitting of similar accolades. Blessings, my good and kind Poet Brother! :-)

Sunlite Wanter Date: 6/19/2018 5:55:00 PM How do you do it? Always such pleasure to read. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/21/2018 4:57:00 AM Thank you so much, SW, just lucky, I think ... you are always so kind! :-) <3