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(Rewrite of one of the first poems I wrote here at the Soup)

YOU ... are a mystery, a spellbinding novel each new chapter more enigmatic than the last I read you with my fingertips pausing to regard the inches, to savor each like a meaty word that I turn over in my thoughts in careful consideration ... of its flavor with the gentle brush of my palm one precious span of your opaline flesh is added unto the next inch linked to dynamic inch ... like the flowing, voltaic sentences of a master wordsmith the journey of each phrase of your contours bespeaks to my core a torrid tale of longing, pure ... a hunger to delve ever further into the sultry, shapely, sinewy saga that your alluring body whispers to me - whispers and sighs, with its subtle, spicy shivers to realize the destination of this epic journey to unravel the mysterious and beguiling narrative that your anatomy conveys to my core the sublime, licentious and seductive story that is ... YOU. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Mid November 2018 Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor. ~ 3rd Place ~ in the "Mid December Premiere" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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James Inman

Date: 5/5/2019 10:13:00 AM

Breath takingly beautiful write Greg.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/2/2019 12:12:00 PM

Who could forget this beauty. I commented on it I am certain because I remember it and it's shape. This has been happening to me a lot and to others too. Our comments don't show up as if they were removed because I check after I post. ?? Anyway Greg...this is exquisite!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/2/2019 5:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie, I so appreciate the kind and heartfelt comments! It has happened to me as well ... in all my time at Poetry Soup I have only removed TWO comments, and that's because they were offensive. I would never remove anyone's comment otherwise, even negative ones, (as long as they aren't rude). I think there's some kind of glitch in the system. Blessings! :-) <3

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/13/2018 6:53:00 PM

Yes, exactly how the skin should be touched, softly- as the being aches for more. How moments should unfold- when savoring the sweetness of every curve. This is so beautiful, so sensual and very romantic. Simply breathtaking. ~ Brandy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/13/2018 11:28:00 PM

Such a lovely and thoughtful comment, Brandy, I thank you so very much, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! Your poem made me think of that story, and I remembered I had one that was similar. It's a fun metaphor to dabble with! Blessings, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/22/2018 4:05:00 PM

Happy to be back with well deserved congrats on your top win, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/13/2018 11:26:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line! :-)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 11/18/2018 11:25:00 AM

Your poems keep filling up my fav list, and this is yet another addition!. Masterfully crafted, Greg!:-) Congrats on your win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/18/2018 5:37:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Edward, and I so greatly appreciate the wonderful comments ... blessings, My Poet Brother! :-)

Carole Duet

Date: 11/10/2018 1:24:00 AM

Now... wow! Just ...wow! P.S. Another freaking FAV!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/14/2018 2:01:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Carole, that's so nice of you! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/4/2018 11:07:00 AM

Beautiful then and more beautiful now. How do you do it?

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/6/2018 2:19:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sunlite, I so appreciate the kindness! I get lucky once-in-a-while ... even a broken clock is right twice a day, so I figure if I write enough poems, I'm bound by percentages to "hit" every-so-often, haha! Blessings my friend! ;-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/4/2018 8:51:00 AM

What a beauty in every way, Gregory. BRAVO. A definite FAVE for me.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/6/2018 2:17:00 AM

Thank you very much, Line, I'm so pleased you liked this one, Dear Poet! :-) <3