Gregory Richard Barden Poet Sonnet

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Winter Wonderland

~  My favorite Thanksgiving memory was, quite simply, a walk at my grandparents house - I'll never forget how nature spoke to me that day about what is truly important, what I'm most thankful for.  ~ 



The snowflakes cling so softly to my eyes
          Each one a sparkling gem of frosted lace
               Their fluttered flights like silver butterflies
     Released by heaven in uncommon grace
To melt upon my lashes, warm, and trace 
          Their damp demise as rills upon my face

               I wind my way thru swaying evergreen
     That dip their limbs to bow a silent plea
Like Currier and Ives, they paint a scene
          Of lofty grand cathedrals, soaring free
               A vault of stars to crown each regal tree
     While high above an owl questions me

I wonder if, like me, he haunts the night
          Divining purpose deep within the wood
               So grateful for the gifts within his sight
     And all that heaven brings us that is good
In that, we forge a blessed brotherhood
          Content to cherish living, as we should

               Thanksgiving weaves the frigid winds at hand
     To bring us both this winter wonderland.





~ 1st Place ~  in the "Thanksgiving Memory" Poetry Contest, Regina Riddle, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Winter Wonderland" Poetry Contest, Emile Pinet, Judge & Sponsor.

~ This is an "Urban Sonnet", a form created by Laura Loo, a poet here at Poetry Soup. ~

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Cecilia Macfarlane November 15, 2019 at 11:43 AM A beautiful write and win. Congrats

Sam Kauffman November 13, 2019 at 7:57 PM This is truly a wonderful write - beautifully constructed with vivid imagery that puts one right along side of you in your walk. Congratulations on your win!

John Hamilton November 13, 2019 at 5:57 PM This is a masterful write G, is this a repost I remember this somehow, better the second time, congrats on another win!

Kim Rodrigues November 13, 2019 at 7:40 AM Nicely done in Winter white and blessings. Congratulations on your top win, Greg!

Line Gauthier November 13, 2019 at 7:07 AM Lovely poem, Gregory. Congrats on your well deserved top win.

Lonna Blodgett November 12, 2019 at 9:30 PM WOW!!! I'm putting this under my pillow to dream on. Masterful Lonna

Regina Mcintosh November 12, 2019 at 9:19 PM Congratulations and thank you for participating. Your poem is a gem. Loved it. Blessings, Gina

Debbie Duncan March 8, 2019 at 9:28 PM Nicely done with your 1st place win :) Gregory Richard Barden March 8, 2019 at 11:20 PM That's very kind, Debbie - much appreciated! :-)

Aniruddha Pathak January 14, 2019 at 1:17 AM Beautiful, refreshingly so, from the current lot of prose verbose. Gregory Richard Barden March 8, 2019 at 11:19 PM Thank you so much, Aniruddha, I greatly appreciate the kind words, my friend! Blessings! :-)

Valerie Staton January 10, 2019 at 2:37 PM Very nice. Flows well. Gregory Richard Barden March 8, 2019 at 11:18 PM Thank you, Valerie!

James Inman January 9, 2019 at 6:17 PM Excellent sonnet Gregory. Levi Johnson January 16, 2019 at 2:26 PM Its not a sonnet.

Claas Roehl January 8, 2019 at 5:49 PM Wonderful work! Gregory Richard Barden January 8, 2019 at 7:49 PM That's very kind, Claas - thank you so much! :-)

Angeline Vine January 6, 2019 at 9:59 PM Lovely and fragile. And light. Gregory Richard Barden January 8, 2019 at 7:48 PM Thank you very much, Angeline, I'm pleased you liked it! Blessings! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong January 6, 2019 at 6:26 PM Congratulations for being number one on the best new poems list my friend! This is one remarkable poem! : ) xxoo Gregory Richard Barden January 8, 2019 at 7:47 PM That's so kind of you to say, Connie, thank you so much, my good friend! :-) <3

Albino Mattioli January 6, 2019 at 7:57 AM great! Gregory Richard Barden January 8, 2019 at 7:47 PM Thank you so much! :-)

Darlene De Beaulieu January 5, 2019 at 12:17 PM Hello Gregory, this poem is super great! As i read this poem, I saw the beauty of the snow everywhere. Have a nice day my friend. Gregory Richard Barden January 8, 2019 at 7:46 PM Many kind thanks to you, Darlene ... blessings! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 4, 2019 at 11:19 PM B E A U T I F U L <3 Gregory Richard Barden January 8, 2019 at 7:46 PM Thank you, Maureen!

Suzette Campbell January 4, 2019 at 3:45 AM This was beautiful, makes me think of childhood days in the snow on the outskirts of Chicago, I literally could just see this whole poem play out, great ink?? Gregory Richard Barden January 8, 2019 at 7:46 PM Thank you very much, Suzette, what a wonderful comment ... blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Jannie Breedt January 3, 2019 at 11:23 PM Hello my friend hello. We have a song here that goes: it was Christmas day in Kakemas ,it was 41 degrees. A dominee was praying on the tv screen, it was snowing overseas... Yea I miss you guys. I see youve become a cup collector! So proud of you. Soon I shall return briefly.. Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2019 at 2:02 AM Jannie, My Good Friend, I always LOVE seeing comments from you, and knowing you're OK. I think of you and yours daily and say a prayer for life to improve. I pray you are well and safe, and hope you come back soon. Blessings, Buddy - much love and respect! :-)

Cary Snowden January 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM Very nicely done! I submitted one, too, and agree yours is deserving of the prize. I could actually feel the cool still of the air as I read your poem. Way to go! -Cary Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2019 at 2:00 AM Oh, this is such a nice comment, Cary, and I thank you so much for your kind words ... blessings to you, my friend! :-) <3

William Woods January 2, 2019 at 1:59 PM Very Nice Poem and deserving of 1st place! Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2019 at 1:59 AM Thank you very much, William, I greatly appreciate the kind words! Blessings! :-)

Line Gauthier January 1, 2019 at 11:49 AM Lovely. Gregory. Congrats on your most deserved gold medal win. Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2019 at 1:58 AM That's very kind of you, Line, thank you! :-) <3

Geoffrey Brewer January 1, 2019 at 11:12 AM What a beautifully formed, expressive and elegant poem. The form, rhythm, rhyme and images close to perfection. Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2019 at 1:58 AM I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem, Geoffrey, and found it worthy of such a nice comment! Blessings, Friend! :-)

John Hamilton January 1, 2019 at 10:48 AM Congrats Greg, this was the obvious choice, you amaze once again! Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2019 at 1:57 AM You're way too kind, John, but I am so thankful that you enjoy my writing ... blessings, My Good Friend! :-)

Tania Kitchin December 31, 2018 at 6:13 PM Back again to congratulate you on your contest win, love this beautifully written poem! Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2019 at 1:56 AM That's so sweet of you, Tania, thank you very much, Dear Poet! :-) <3

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