Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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To deep affect a heart-or-two,
          I come up shy, again ... again,
               And seems no matter what I do,
     No bloodless ink to fill my pen ...

A man to deal me dim neglect,
          To others, offer warming breath,
               I sold my dreams to his respect,
     For petals of a blossom, death ...

To oft' avoid this aching word,
          Folks have a true intrinsic right,
               Yet I'll soar on, a wingless bird,
     To wend the vatic veils of night ...

Their truths awith'ring ... in the bright.





~ 2nd Place ~  in the "Strand Select G Any Form Any Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sam Kauffman February 9, 2020 at 6:50 PM Congratulations on your placement, Gregory.

Mystic Rose Rose January 22, 2020 at 12:51 AM Your poetry has great beauty. Gregory Richard Barden January 25, 2020 at 2:05 PM As do your comments - blessings and thanks, Pixie! :o) <3

Laura Leiser January 21, 2020 at 9:53 AM Your poetic words soar high in flight...such a gift you have which is displayed over and over again, Greg...enjoyed! :) Gregory Richard Barden January 25, 2020 at 2:04 PM Oh, you are very sweet to me, Laura, and I thank you so very much! Blessings to you, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Darlene De Beaulieu January 20, 2020 at 5:35 PM Hello Gregory R. Barden, yes everything has beauty yet hardly anyone sees it. Have a nice evening my friend. Gregory Richard Barden January 25, 2020 at 2:03 PM Thank you so much, Darlene - you as well, my friend! :o) <3