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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.

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Eve Roper

Date: 6/23/2018 9:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your great win, Greg, beautiful imagery :) ... Hugs Eve ~`*

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!

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.

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! : )

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

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: )

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

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

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!:-)

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..

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

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!

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 !!

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.

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

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.

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