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Tomorrow, Today

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This phrase "tomorrow" I've heard and heard Yet no one dares bother to manage the word Thus, I try to imagine as day nears the reach That love is a timeless and immortal breach ... This phrase "tomorrow" that tenders your lips Is meant to sink sanity, saviors ... and ships For nothing of value and nothing that lasts Is quite as unreachable, (save for the past) I'm chasing that phantom, Tomorrow, today I see its dark shadow but its face turns away I'm chasing that phantom, Tomorrow, today For when I get there I'll drown my despair And no longer care ... That you said you'd love me tomorrow ... today This phrase "tomorrow" that trembles the night Will thieve "here and now" of its precious delight For only this moment is worth our sweet breath Each blessed inhalation, just one short of death This phrase "tomorrow", you promised to me Is as deep as the heavens, as black as the sea But if not for you, I'm as empty as both ... If not for you, I'm as gone as its ghost ... I'm chasing that phantom, Tomorrow, today I see its dark shadow but its face turns away I'm chasing that phantom, Tomorrow, today For when I get there I'll drown my despair And no longer care ... That you said you'd love me tomorrow ... today ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Tomorrow" Poetry Contest, Edward Ibeh, Judge & Sponsor.

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John Lawless

Date: 12/3/2018 7:24:00 AM

MAGNIFICENT......

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/22/2018 7:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, John! :-)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/1/2018 10:32:00 PM

Congratulations on a well deserved top win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/1/2018 10:46:00 PM

Thank you very kindly, Kim, I so appreciate it! :-) <3

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/1/2018 11:18:00 AM

dang! that is good! Wow! FAVE

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/1/2018 10:46:00 PM

That's very kind of you, PS, and I thank you very much, my friend! :-)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 12/1/2018 10:31:00 AM

This is just brilliant, Gregory!:-) Congratulations on your top win in my contest!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/1/2018 10:45:00 PM

Thank you SO much, Edward, this made my day ... I am honored by my placement, and humbled to be listed with such wonderful poets - blessings! :-)

John Hamilton

Date: 11/26/2018 6:31:00 PM

I see another winning poem here...(doesn't it get boring?) would make a good country song!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/26/2018 8:06:00 PM

You are very kind, John, and I thank you so much, (not many placements of late, but these comments are treasure) ... I'm always anxious for your opinion, especially on Lyrics ... if recording it I would probably add a bridge and another chorus, but the limit was 30 lines this time. Blessings, My Poet Brother! :-)

Craig Cornish

Date: 11/26/2018 4:12:00 PM

If this doesn't win--I await the masterpiece that does

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/26/2018 5:56:00 PM

That's very kind, Craig ... thank you so much, My Friend! :-)

Beata Agustin

Date: 11/26/2018 5:42:00 AM

"you said you'd love me tomorrow ... today..." Such cheers me today, and for sure...tomorrow as your line reminds me that God loves me today, tomorrow, and forever. God bless you!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/26/2018 5:56:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Beata, I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem, and your comment was so thoughtful and inspired - blessings to you and yours, my friend! :-) <3