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oh - prithee, my darling ... let me hear you whisper - mold a heart with those perfect bows ... crimp them, coy and parted, ever-so-slightly - tenderly puff that absinthe-sweet breath upon this delicious eventide air ... kiss the charmed twilight mist into my ear, decorated by those little words I yearn for - send, soft, to my tympans and my blood, the sublime message that your eyes have long betrayed ... melt my marrow with your wishes, hushed, my skin awash with bumps and blushes ... kindle my core in fits of fiery fury ... my mind, a mad maelstrom of fantasies and prayers, and your sigh, the most exquisite gulp of air on which to float that bewitching invitation, that glorious gasp of heaven - that wondrous, wild, wistful whisper ... 'I want you' ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Whispers" Poetry Contest, John Lawless, Judge & Sponsor.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/14/2021 2:33:00 AM

Passionate lines penned in this winner. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

Greg Gaul

Date: 8/13/2021 2:13:00 PM

What a delicate description of desire. A glorious gasp, a gulp. The intricate mix of language and a raw breath of emotion makes this a step above the usual droll of poet's passion we see in romantic whispers. Greg, you've raised the bar dear bard. Congratulations.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/12/2021 11:03:00 PM

Beautifully penned. Congratulations on your win!

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/8/2021 5:01:00 AM

My friend, the depths of this classically flavored and wonderfully composed masterpiece awes me! Such wondrous verses and smooth flow leads into a perfect finish of- " I want you". Now that is true and deep poetry. A fav- a masterpiece. God bless.

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 7/28/2021 3:38:00 PM

Nice to meet you Gregory. I can well see why your poem won. A beautiful piece. Well done and congratulations! :-) Cheers Anne

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 7/28/2021 10:04:00 AM

Congratulations, Dear Poet. How beautiful! Can't imagine anything more enchanting! To my fave. Best wishes ~ Mala

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/28/2021 8:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a lovely story/write. Enjoy your win with blessings.............

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/27/2021 10:35:00 PM

A beautiful Creation. Congratulations!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/28/2021 12:06:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Christuraj!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/27/2021 3:46:00 PM

Lovely whispers... enchanting. God bless you always and Congrats on top win. Love, Gina

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/28/2021 12:06:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Gina, it is very much appreciated! Blessings! :o) <3

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/27/2021 3:08:00 PM

Such lovely whispers in absinthe-sweet breath, Greg. So romantic. Your lines melodically build anticipation until the crescendo is released in the last line! Congratulations on your win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/28/2021 12:05:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Sam, that's kind of you to say ... I get few visits or comments here anymore, so it means a lot. Blessings - hope you are well! :o)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 7/27/2021 2:24:00 PM

A powerful, moving poem, Gregory, and a most deserving top placement. Congratulations! Brian

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/28/2021 12:04:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Brian - I greatly appreciate it! Blessings! :o)

John Lawless

Date: 7/27/2021 1:03:00 PM

Never mind the "sweet nothings".....this was a "sweet something". Excellent work on line break pauses and gasps. thanks for entering the contest

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/28/2021 12:03:00 AM

Oh, what an awesome surprise! I SO needed a boost today, John, and this means a lot ... I don't enter many contests anymore, so it's even MORE special when I do, and this poem is special to me for many reasons. A wonderful end to this really horrible day. Blessings and thanks, my friend! :o)

Laura Leiser

Date: 7/19/2021 3:01:00 PM

Your whispers are both exquisite and exotic, Greg! Outstanding poem! :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/21/2021 3:56:00 AM

Oh, thank you so very much, Laura - I so appreciate the kind words! <3

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/17/2021 5:13:00 PM

WOW!!! So impressive. I rarely read something you've written without being fully impressed. God bless you with a win. Love, Gina

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/21/2021 3:55:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Gina - thank you SO much, my friend! I don't get many visits anymore ... not sure I'll stay much longer. Blessings! :o) <3