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I find myself in this moment, reflecting on many instances - ones that brought great joy or pain, some that brought change or love or death, extraordinary moments of memorable things, and a million moments in-between of varied levels of import ... The thing that ties them all together, the common thread that weaves the tapestry of life - that ties this blessing of breaths and heartbeats into a bow - is that each moment, each precious period of time's steady passing, is given to us to make of as we see fit ... To take into our spirit's hands with care and intent, as a raw, soft clay for our molding ... to think deliberately on its design and purpose, allowing for space, order, simplicity, and contemplation, and focus not on the destination, but accept as a rare and precious gift. We ALL have the power within us to shape that clay to our choosing ... to form blessing or a bane, to create something to recall and cherish, or something to cast onto the breath of indifference and apathy ... to receive with joy and reward, or let drive us into defeat. No one moment is any more or less extraordinary than another, except in regard to how we shape it, or how we let it shape US ... for learning to appreciate ALL the moments in this journey, is learning to be truly happy ... truly ... at peace. ~ 3rd Place ~ in the ZEN Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 9th Place ~ in the "In The Moment Of Time" Poetry Contest, Kai Michael Neumann, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sandra Haight

Date: 11/19/2018 6:32:00 PM

So much wisdom offered within this amazing poem, Greg. "To take into our spirit's hands with care and intent, as a raw, soft clay for our molding...We ALL have the power within us to shape that clay to our choosing ..." How very true, and therein lies our free will, unlike any other other creature on earth, our Zen is finding the balance and peace. Congratulations on your podium win! Sandra <3 :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/19/2018 7:04:00 PM

Oh, this is such a wonderful comment, Sandra, and I greatly appreciate your kind and thoughtful words ... everything in this Universe is about balance, and I personally believe there is no such thing as chaos, only what we know and what we've yet to discover, (and that goes for our inner "universe" as well). Many thanks and good wishes to you, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/16/2018 8:56:00 AM

Wonderfully done, peace and love my friend, xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/19/2018 7:01:00 PM

Many kind thanks, Mo, I greatly appreciate it, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/15/2018 11:19:00 PM

Congratulations on your Third placement Greg. I am still working on becoming more Zen. Blessings, Connie xxoo : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/19/2018 7:01:00 PM

Me, too, Connie - it's an ongoing, never-ending process, I think, and like most in life, not something we'll ever perfect. Blessings and thanks, my good friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/15/2018 8:43:00 PM

Thank you so much for entering your poem in my contest, Gregory. Congrats on your win. How lucky am I to suffer from some form of memory blackouts when I read poems as if for the first time when I apply the filter of a contest!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/19/2018 7:00:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Line, I SO appreciate my wonderful placement, and I'm honored that you found it so worthy! Many blessings and best wishes! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/11/2018 10:04:00 AM

Brilliant, Gregory. Love it. Congrats on your most deserving win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/28/2018 1:34:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Line, thank you! :-) <3

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/6/2018 1:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Beautifully written wise words. Faith plays a part in this ultimate form of acceptance. A fave for me. Enjoyed! :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 5:53:00 PM

You are so right, Susan, faith is crucial in this process and understanding. I'm so pleased you liked my poem! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/3/2018 5:12:00 PM

I am sorry to say I am not there yet. There are a few moments I want, need, to forget. I think you are above the norm if you are able to achieve this Greg and kudos to you. I have special moments that instantly come to mind that outshine all others. Your lines: "Every one is a gift for our bounty and being - A raw, soft clay for our molding." rings most true for me. Excellent! Congratulations on your win! : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 5:51:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie - I think it's an ongoing process for me, and I would have to say I have not perfected it as yet. But I am learning that even the most horrible things in my past held SOMEthing, (or led to something), positive, and USUALLY something that far outweighed whatever negativity it was. As I say, an ongoing process, but it has helped me deal and understand the importance - and even necessity - for those things I'd rather do without. Blessings, Dear Friend! :-) <3