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Tomorrow, Today

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.

Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden | Year Posted 2018

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John Lawless Date: 12/3/2018 7:24:00 AM MAGNIFICENT...... Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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