Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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Ventriloquist

With absent breath, I perch my gaze upon

          The pulpy bow of lips that frame your smile ...

                    And tho each word they part with is a pawn,

                              I'm nonetheless enchanted by their guile,

                    While each one like an arrow, pierces, vile.

          So throw my heart away without a choice ...

If you could only throw, instead ... your voice.




~ 4th Place ~  in the "Number 460 Any Form or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

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Susan Gentry July 7, 2018 at 4:30 PM Congratulations on your win. Well done! Gregory Richard Barden July 9, 2018 at 6:51 PM Many thanks to you, Susan, I greatly appreciate it! :-) <3

Eve Roper July 6, 2018 at 9:19 AM Nicely done:-) congratulations on your win hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden July 9, 2018 at 6:51 PM Thank you so very much, Eve, you're so kind! Blessings! :-) <3

Line Gauthier July 5, 2018 at 10:01 PM Well done, Gregory. Congrats on your win. Gregory Richard Barden July 9, 2018 at 6:51 PM Thank you so much, Line! :-)

Gershon Wolf July 5, 2018 at 9:08 PM Love those last two lines, GRB. Such a powerful suggestion! Congrats on your win in the contest. Best wishes, gw Gregory Richard Barden July 9, 2018 at 6:50 PM Many kind thanks to you, my friend, I greatly appreciate it! :-)

Sandra Haight July 5, 2018 at 8:16 PM Amazing write, as usual, Greg. Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra :) Gregory Richard Barden July 9, 2018 at 6:50 PM That's very sweet of you, Sandra, thank you so much! :-) <3

Agnes Krampe July 5, 2018 at 7:18 PM Congrats on your placement, Gregory. Your poem reminds me of Shakespeare. Gregory Richard Barden July 9, 2018 at 6:49 PM Many thanks to you, Agnes, for the wonderful comment! To be mentioned in the same sentence as Sir William - wow! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Dale Gregory Cozart July 5, 2018 at 11:24 AM Beautifully written, Greg. Congrats. Gregory Richard Barden July 9, 2018 at 6:47 PM Thank you so much, Dale!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 22, 2018 at 8:34 AM Brilliant <3 xomo Gregory Richard Barden June 23, 2018 at 9:32 PM Thank you, Mo ... not brilliant enough, it seems, lol. ;-) <3

Lyric Man June 22, 2018 at 6:22 AM Gregory.. Skilled write that was joy to read. I also liked your pic! Gregory Richard Barden June 23, 2018 at 9:32 PM Thank you very much, LM - much appreciated! :-)

Susan Gentry June 22, 2018 at 2:47 AM Excellent! Clever take on the theme and well written. Gregory Richard Barden June 23, 2018 at 9:31 PM Thank you so much, Susan! :-) <3