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The Truth of Rainbows

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Heaven, shedding dark tears Makes this dull, grumpy day Sulky storms puff their chests Dressed in suits, flannel gray They brood and they grumble And complain of their mood They're damp and foreboding Yes, they're really quite rude But the weather is improving Rainbows parting the shrouds God's squeezing out toothpaste To brush bright ... the clouds! ~ 3rd Place ~ in the "Rainbows" Poetry Contest, Craig Cornish, Judge & Sponsor.

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John Hamilton

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

God spreading toothpaste to create rainbows, ingenious, congrats on a fine win in Craig's contest!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 1:21:00 PM

Oh, that's very kind, John, and I'm glad you enjoyed it ... thank you so much, my friend! Blessings! :-)

John Lawless

Date: 11/10/2018 8:33:00 AM

Great take on the theme Greg. I shall henceforth see the storm clouds as disgruntled gray suits huffing and puffing...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 1:20:00 PM

LOL - Thank you so much, John, I was hoping that might be the feeling conveyed - blessings, my friend! :-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/9/2018 10:14:00 PM

Awesome take on the challenge. Congrats on your podium finish, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 1:19:00 PM

Many kind thanks, Line, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it ... this was a bit of fun! Best wishes! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/9/2018 9:52:00 PM

A sheer delight to read Greg. I love the personalization in this piece. Congratulations on your high placement! : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 1:19:00 PM

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

Craig Cornish

Date: 11/9/2018 6:57:00 PM

Greg, cleverly personified with each line changing like the storm itself from foreboding to happy endings and the way you played the clouds like actors in the sky.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/11/2018 1:18:00 PM

Thank you so much, Craig, I greatly appreciate the kind owrds and the wonderful placement! Blessings! :-)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/2/2018 10:17:00 AM

I don't like dark days, but I could never "say" them as well as you have done. And to end them so hopefully.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/2/2018 10:43:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sunlite, I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one ... a bit of weather fun! :-) <3

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/2/2018 9:22:00 AM

Creative and well written Gregory :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/2/2018 10:42:00 PM

Thanks so much, Heidi! :-)