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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.

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John Lawless December 3, 2018 at 7:24 AM MAGNIFICENT...... Gregory Richard Barden December 22, 2018 at 7:06 PM Thank you so much, John! :-)

Kim Rodrigues December 1, 2018 at 10:32 PM Congratulations on a well deserved top win! Gregory Richard Barden December 1, 2018 at 10:46 PM Thank you very kindly, Kim, I so appreciate it! :-) <3

P.S. Awtry December 1, 2018 at 11:18 AM dang! that is good! Wow! FAVE Gregory Richard Barden December 1, 2018 at 10:46 PM That's very kind of you, PS, and I thank you very much, my friend! :-)

Edward Ibeh December 1, 2018 at 10:31 AM This is just brilliant, Gregory!:-) Congratulations on your top win in my contest! Gregory Richard Barden December 1, 2018 at 10:45 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 November 26, 2018 at 6:31 PM I see another winning poem here...(doesn't it get boring?) would make a good country song! Gregory Richard Barden November 26, 2018 at 8:06 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 November 26, 2018 at 4:12 PM If this doesn't win--I await the masterpiece that does Gregory Richard Barden November 26, 2018 at 5:56 PM That's very kind, Craig ... thank you so much, My Friend! :-)

Beata Agustin November 26, 2018 at 5:42 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 November 26, 2018 at 5:56 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