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Thus packed, my simple case What love, lost, does displace Clothes and dreams and needs The waste of passion's deeds And folded with my shirts The remnants of your hurts Still left, such ample room (Enough to be my tomb) Though it can never hold My tattered heart ... now cold. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "It's A Shorty" Poetry Contest, Deborah Guenther Beachboard, Sponsor.

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 4/20/2018 11:11:00 PM

"Remnants of your hurts" were folded . in with shirts.......Break our hearts will you?Congrats . on something more than just touching and lovely...WOW!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/20/2018 11:46:00 PM

That's so very sweet of you, Barbara - I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem! Blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/4/2018 6:50:00 PM

Gregory, congratulations on another fine win for this outstanding poem! Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/4/2018 6:57:00 PM

That's very sweet of you, Sandra, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it - thank you, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/4/2018 10:46:00 AM

It's the Wolf returning with congrats on a well-deserved win. Best always, my friend. :) gw

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/4/2018 6:55:00 PM

Blessings and thanks to you as always, my good friend - so appreciated! :-)

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/3/2018 9:20:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this sad, could feel the hurt poem. The style is excellent and made it more powerful. I like it.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/4/2018 6:54:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Susan, I'm pleased you enjoyed this one - it is special to me! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Eve Roper

Date: 4/3/2018 8:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Greg, excellent write. Hugs Eve ~`*

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/4/2018 6:53:00 PM

Very sweet of you, Eve, thank you very much! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/3/2018 4:07:00 PM

Congratulations again on a much- deserved win! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/4/2018 6:53:00 PM

Thank you very much, Janice - you are so kind! :-) <3

Jan Allison

Date: 4/3/2018 3:53:00 PM

very moving poem Greg many congrats on your contest wins:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/4/2018 6:53:00 PM

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

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/3/2018 3:34:00 PM

Back with more congrats, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/4/2018 6:52:00 PM

Many thanks, Line!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/3/2018 2:18:00 PM

Poignant eloquent piece Greg, wonderful poetry. Congratulations on your win! xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/4/2018 6:52:00 PM

Thanks so much, Mo - so appreciated! :-) <3

Lu Loo

Date: 3/21/2018 6:26:00 AM

beautifully expressed sweet man :) thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2018 2:57:00 AM

Thank you so kindly, Luloo, I'm so pleased you found my entry worthy of such placement, and on a list with such amazing poets! I am honored and humbled ... blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/20/2018 8:54:00 PM

So lovely, so sad. CONGRATS, Greg! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2018 2:54:00 AM

Thank you very much, Janice ...blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/20/2018 7:34:00 PM

Back with most deserving congrats, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2018 2:52:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line! :-) <3

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/20/2018 7:28:00 PM

So much emotion and hurt packed into a fine selection of just a few words, Gregory. Gave me goosebumps... Congratulations on your Podium win on this short list of winners. Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2018 2:52:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Sandra, thank you so much ... I try very hard to maximize meaning and minimize word quantity, and it means a lot that someone notices, especially such a fine poet as you! Blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/20/2018 6:17:00 PM

The epitome of 'starkness,' a black-and-white nail hammered into a suitcase of sorrow: Congrats on your winner, Gregory. It's a poem to read, contemplate, and read again...and again. Bravo! Best wishes, Gershon

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2018 2:50:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Gershon, I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Blessings, Friend! :-)