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Tell the Night to Hold Me

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I made for you, a castle
But I built it in the sand
I steadfastly tried to constrain the tide
But the bastions didn't stand

I planned for you, an Eden
With needs to see us through
But the ripened fruits had corrupted roots
And I fed them all to you

Tell the night to hold me
I no longer have your arms
I'll brood and swoon, cradled by the moon
Still pining for your charms

Tell the night to hold me
June no longer follows May
'Til the moonbeams, blue, drift me back to you
I'll forget about you ... every day.

I dreamed for you, a family
With two parts that acted one
Yet my truth's demise only bred goodbyes
Lucid of the tales I'd spun

I wished for you a future
Ripe with jubilance and mirth
Still I left recanted and took for granted
The measure of its worth

Tell the night to hold me
I no longer swim your eyes
Instead I stare into vacant air
And count the countless why's

Tell the night to hold me
'Til Apollo's old and gray
For until the stars are not mine, but OURS
I'll forget about you ... every day.

I desired for you a partner
Who would stand beside you, true
Though that came to be, that man wasn't ME
And it broke my heart in two

I promised you'd be happy
And in ways, that's come to be
Wed a man who's good - loves you as he should
I just wish it had been me

Tell the night to hold me
It no longer heeds my will
As I feared the most, I've become a ghost
And I haven't tears to spill

Tell the night to hold me
For I've no more left to say
Please remand what's just as I turn to dust
And forget about you ...

Every day ...

'Til I'm swept with wind, away.

~ 1st Place ~ in the "N/A The Day Away" Poetry Contest, Lu Loo, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~ in the "Your Choice (2), Any Form, Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~ in the "Poem of the Day" Poetry Contest, Richard Lamoureux, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Screwed XX" Poetry Contest, Rob Carmack, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~ in the "Last Letter To My Beloved" Poetry Contest, Silent One, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~ in the "Piece De Resistance" Poetry Contest, The Name Forsakes Me, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~ in the "Lost Love 2017 Poetry Contest", John Hamilton, Judge & Sponsor.

~ Poem Of The Day ~ on Poetry Soup, featured and awarded on July 7, 2017 - thank you kindly, Admins!

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John Hamilton

Date: 9/21/2019 4:08:00 PM

Wow G over 6000 views, this one is special, I said it would win every contest you enter it.....see....see...I told you! Back for the 41st read and still get the chills!!! Creeping into the top 15 of top 100 all time woohoo!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/7/2019 9:05:00 AM

So glad to see this piece has garnered another win.

Gregory R Barden
Date: 9/10/2019 9:15:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Richard, this one has been popular, at least by my meager standards, lol. So happy you enjoyed this one, my friend - blessings! :o)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 9/7/2019 7:41:00 AM

OMG, this masterwork was N/A? Really, Greg? Color me shocked! This was one of the very first poems I faved, just so you know. Congrats on your well-deserved top win!:-)

Gregory R Barden
Date: 9/10/2019 9:14:00 AM

Oh, thank you, thank you, Sir Edward - that means a lot to me, as does this poem, which goes back to my "early" days of writing - almost three years now. I'm so pleased and thankful, and blessings to you, Good Friend! :o)

Lu Loo

Date: 9/7/2019 2:03:00 AM

I love that you went back all they way to 2017- the rhyme spot on and rhythm perfect. I could hear a melody in the background as I was reading it. Great poem dear Gregory. Thank you for your participation and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Gregory R Barden
Date: 9/10/2019 9:12:00 AM

Thank you SO much, Lu Loo!! This one is special to me, and one that has stood the test of time, (well, the couple years I've been writing anyway, lol), and brought me a lot of exposure, so I'm very pleased you found it worthy of placement. Blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/8/2019 7:25:00 PM

It is such a pleasure to return and offer my heartfelt congratulations for your win with this extraordinary poem and to partake of its beauty once more. It is so worthy of another top placement, Gregory. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Gregory R Barden
Date: 6/9/2019 12:24:00 AM

That's so very kind of you, Susan, and I thank you so much for the thoughtful and heartfelt comments you've given ... you are such a wonderful poet, and always so honest with your words ... this means a lot to me! Blessings! :-) <3

Carol Connell

Date: 6/6/2019 1:20:00 PM

Good to see this amazing poem on the winner's list. Congratulations, Greg!

Gregory R Barden
Date: 6/7/2019 12:02:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Carol, this has been a real gem for me, and time well-spent. Blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/6/2019 11:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your deserving first place win with this award winning poem my friend! : )

Gregory R Barden
Date: 6/7/2019 12:02:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Connie, and I thank you so kindly ... blessings to you, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/3/2019 8:24:00 AM

Blessings to you as well Gregory.

Gregory R Barden
Date: 5/3/2019 8:32:00 AM

Thank you, my friend! :-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/27/2019 5:41:00 PM

So happy to be back again to congratulate you on yet another win for this amazing Lyric poem, Greg! Poem of the Day is not a small thing! I have only experienced it twice in nearly five years! Happy to see this at the top again! Sandra <3 :)

Gregory R Barden
Date: 4/28/2019 8:18:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Sandra, it IS rather fun to get a POTD nod and all the wonderful comments that come with it ... I wish it happened more often, lol. Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

John Gondolf

Date: 4/26/2019 7:11:00 AM

Greg, I had not seen this poem before, I'm glad you entered it in this contest or I never would have seen it. It has won many well deserved accolades, congrats on this latest one. John

Gregory R Barden
Date: 4/28/2019 8:17:00 AM

That's very kind of you, John, and I'm so thankful that you found it worthy of praise. This was an early one, but it has stood up well over time. I MUST record it as a song soon! Blessings, My Friend! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/26/2019 12:41:00 AM

I remember this beauty Greg. I am not surprised to see it win the Trophy. Congratulations on your deserving success with this wonderful entry. : )xxoo

Gregory R Barden
Date: 4/28/2019 8:16:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Dear Connie - I can always count on you for wonderful comments and amazing poetry! Blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Nina Parmenter

Date: 4/25/2019 4:13:00 PM

Well, another accolade for this fine lyrical write Greg! ‘‘Tis a legend among the chosen ones! A Prince of POTDs! I’ll stop now ;-)

Gregory R Barden
Date: 4/28/2019 8:15:00 AM

Thank you very much, Nina, I'm pleased that you liked this ... it's special and always will be. Blessings! :-) <3

Paul Callus

Date: 4/25/2019 9:47:00 AM

Congratulations on winning the coveted gold trophy, Gregory! Contests such as this one give us the chance to read beautiful poem (such as this one) which had previously escaped our attention. Well done. Blessings // paul

Gregory R Barden
Date: 4/28/2019 8:14:00 AM

Oh, you are far too kind, my friend, but I am so thankful for your encouraging words! Blessings, Paul! :-)

Maureen McGreavy

Date: 4/25/2019 9:10:00 AM

And mo Congratulations Greg! Hugs n' Love, xomo <3

Gregory R Barden
Date: 4/28/2019 8:13:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Maureen - I greatly appreciate it! :-)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/25/2019 9:08:00 AM

Congrats on top honour in my contest. Exceptional poetry. Thanks for entering my contest.

Gregory R Barden
Date: 4/28/2019 8:13:00 AM

Thank you SO much, Richard, I am humbled and honored to have placed so highly, and so pleased you found my poem wothwhile - this one will always be special to me. Blessings! :-)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/20/2019 5:29:00 PM

Hello Gregory R. Barden, I great poem. I like it, I like it. Have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/22/2019 8:16:00 AM

Your welcome.

Gregory R Barden
Date: 2/20/2019 9:09:00 PM

I'm so pleased you liked my poem, Darlene ... many kind thanks to you, my friend! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy

Date: 2/13/2019 9:16:00 AM

Back with mo mo congrats <3 & hugs!

Gregory R Barden
Date: 2/20/2019 9:09:00 PM

Thank you very much, Maureen - blessings! :-)

rob carmack

Date: 2/12/2019 10:37:00 PM

Thank you and congrats.

Gregory R Barden
Date: 2/12/2019 10:48:00 PM

Thank you - much appreciated.

Maxie Macdonald

Date: 1/31/2019 12:35:00 AM

Wow that is so beautiful. Very well written.

Gregory R Barden
Date: 1/31/2019 9:38:00 PM

Thank you very much, Maxie - much appreciated, my friend! :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 12/22/2018 2:27:00 PM

Never get tired of reading this beauty, it will win any contest you put it in, congrats again Greg! Don't ever leave ok?

Gregory R Barden
Date: 1/31/2019 9:05:00 PM

Thank you so much, my friend ... I renewed for another year, so I gotta get my money's worth, ha! :-)

DM Babbit

Date: 12/16/2018 11:52:00 AM

I got chills reading this, Beautifully written. Congrats on your win.

Gregory R Barden
Date: 12/16/2018 5:52:00 PM

That's very kind of you, DM, and I'm glad you enjoyed my poem! :-)

Sunshine Smile

Date: 12/16/2018 11:46:00 AM

- Beautiful written :) - Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, Gregory - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gregory R Barden
Date: 12/16/2018 5:52:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Anne-Lise ... I greatly appreciate your kindness, my friend! :-) <3

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/16/2018 11:39:00 AM

Hi Greg, You are such a gifted and talented writer. This piece was no exception. The tile, the content and the repeated use of the title made an exceptional piece even better. Congratulations on your 1st place win, it was well deserved:-) Alexis

Gregory R Barden
Date: 12/16/2018 5:51:00 PM

Oh, you are so sweet, Alexis, and I thank you SO much for the kind and thoughtful comments ... I'm very happy that you liked my poem, and my writing in general! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Silent One

Date: 12/16/2018 11:06:00 AM

Simply beautiful Gregory, sadly castles in the sand wash away though.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..

Gregory R Barden
Date: 12/16/2018 5:48:00 PM

Thank you so much, Silent One, I'm very pleased that you found my poem worthy of such placement ... and you're right, they certainly DO wash away, which is why solid relationships are built on strong foundations of friendship and faith. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Jane Shields

Date: 9/10/2018 4:04:00 AM

Absolutely love this... x

Gregory R Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 6:51:00 AM

Many kind thanks, Jane, I greatly appreciate it! Blessings, friend! :-) <3

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