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Wonderfully Wet

Lost, deep, among the grasses of the dunes

                    A summer shower rinsed us, sweet and warm

          As, breathing in my ear, your steamy runes

                              I tasted drops of sea mist from your form

                    Our late-day passions ended as the storm

                              Was blushed to silence by the melting sun

          The swirling stars, like fireflies in a swarm

                    Told painted clouds the evening had begun

And by a waking moon ... our lover's dreams were spun.


                             - June 24, 2018 -




~ 1st Place ~  in the "End June 2018 Premiere Any Form" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Sponsor.

~ 8th Place ~  in the "Summer Rain Storm 2, Spencerian Stanza" Poetry Contest, Dale Gregory Cozart, Sponsor.

Syllables counted at HowManySyllables.com, no cliche's per Poetry Soup Cliche' Finder.

Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden | Year Posted 2018

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John Hamilton Date: 7/21/2018 10:22:00 AM Congrats Greg for this top 100 poem, and very worthy winner of two contests, loved it! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/28/2018 8:06:00 PM Many kind thanks, my friend, and greatly appreciated! :-) ~ The Bard

Gabrielle Jordan Date: 7/20/2018 2:38:00 PM Simply beautiful surrounded by passion! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/20/2018 10:16:00 PM Thank you so much, Gabrielle - I greatly appreciate the kind comments! :-)

Sunlite Wanter Date: 7/13/2018 9:59:00 AM I just love this - what else can I say? Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/13/2018 11:08:00 PM That's all you need to say, my friend - thank you SO much! :-) <3

Susan Gentry Date: 7/12/2018 1:32:00 AM Back to congratulate you again for your win again. Well done! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/13/2018 11:07:00 PM Thank you very much, Susan - blessings! :-) <3

Line Gauthier Date: 7/10/2018 10:41:00 PM Lovely, Gregory. Congrats on your gold medal win. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/10/2018 11:19:00 PM Thank you very much, Line.

Lin Lane Date: 7/10/2018 2:19:00 PM Loved the comparison of stars to fireflies, tasting the sea on her body. That would've started a whole new storm...but 8th place? so much more worthy hmmmm Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/10/2018 11:18:00 PM That's very sweet of you to say, Lin, and I'm so pleased you liked it! Your opinion is a valued one, as you know ... I guess I just missed the target somehow. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Nick Trim Date: 7/10/2018 10:52:00 AM Congratulations Gregory, you commented on a poem of mine but I was unable to reply because me account was removed, but I agreed with what you had to say. well done on this write, outstanding Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/10/2018 11:16:00 PM Thank you so much, Nick, I greatly appreciate the kindness, my friend! :-)

Brian Densham Date: 7/10/2018 9:37:00 AM I did not know rain could be so erotic! Congratulations! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/10/2018 11:15:00 PM Thanks so much, Brian ... it's all in how you use it, my friend! Blessings! :-)

Casarah Nance Date: 7/10/2018 8:42:00 AM A beautiful creation, well done. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/10/2018 11:14:00 PM That's very sweet, Casarah - thank you so much! :-)

Mike Gentile Date: 7/10/2018 5:01:00 AM Congratulations Gregory!! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/10/2018 11:13:00 PM Thank you, Mike! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/9/2018 6:07:00 PM I am happy to see this beauty on this short winning list Gregory. Congratulations on your win! You already know how much I loved it! : ) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/10/2018 11:13:00 PM Yes, I do, Connie, and thank you so much for coming back to it - blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/9/2018 5:38:00 PM Beautiful as always, Greg! Congrats! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/9/2018 5:48:00 PM I'm so pleased you liked it, Kim, thank you SO much! Blessings! :-) <3

Line Gauthier Date: 7/9/2018 2:10:00 PM Congrats on your winner of a poem, Gregory. Awesome rhythm. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/9/2018 5:48:00 PM Many kind thanks, Line - blessings.

Jan Allison Date: 7/9/2018 11:50:00 AM dropping back with my congrats again Greg:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/9/2018 5:47:00 PM Thank you so very much, Jan, that's very kind of you, Friend! :-) <3

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 7/9/2018 11:20:00 AM Greg, congratulations on your 8th Place win! This was a tough contest to judge. Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/9/2018 5:47:00 PM Thank you very much, Dale ... it is greatly appreciated.

Daniel Turner Date: 7/9/2018 12:29:00 AM This is a classic! Your poetic prowess is enviable, Greg. Simply gorgeous! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 7/9/2018 5:46:00 PM Thank you so much, Daniel, your opinion is one I admire and value highly - so pleased you enjoyed this one, my friend! :-)

Virginia Waters Date: 6/29/2018 1:17:00 AM gorgeous,beautiful and elegantly sensual -congratulations Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:49:00 AM Many kind thanks to you, Virginia - blessings! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/29/2018 12:26:00 AM You are one of the most romantic writers here at PS Gregory. I see why this gem took the trophy. Congratulations! I loved it! : ) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:48:00 AM That's so kind and thoughtful of you to say, Connie, thank you so very much! :-) <3

Haley Fisher Date: 6/28/2018 9:39:00 PM Congratulations! A great read! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:48:00 AM Thank you so much, Haley - blessings! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/28/2018 3:13:00 PM Back with congrats! <3 xomo Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:47:00 AM Thanks Dear Mo!! Love ya! :-) <3

Susan Gentry Date: 6/28/2018 12:07:00 PM Oh my! Passionate, romantic, downright HOT!! Congratulations on your #1 win. :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:47:00 AM Thank you so very much, Susan - blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/28/2018 10:45:00 AM Not surprised by your top win, my friend! Congratulations! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:46:00 AM So sweet of you, Kim, thanks so much! :-) <3

Susan Ashley Date: 6/27/2018 9:20:00 PM Gregory, I was swept up in the lusty romantic magic of your exquisite poem. It is divine in poetic expression and imagery. Congratulations on your fantastic trophy win with your breathtaking poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:46:00 AM This is such a wonderful comment, Susan, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem ... this is my favorite genre by far! Blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Jan Allison Date: 6/27/2018 2:18:00 PM phwoarh Greg you are on fire with this one, am going to need a cool shower - wish it would rain it is stifling here we are having a mini heatwave. congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xz Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:45:00 AM Hehe - I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Jan - thank you so much! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/27/2018 2:00:00 PM I'm getting wet in all the right places (and maybe some of the 'wrong ones' too) reading this delicious dance of nature and love's finest. Congratulations, my friend, on a richly deserved #1 in the contest! Best always, Gershon Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 6/30/2018 6:45:00 AM LOL - that's quite a comment, Gershon - I'm sending a fan your way! Many thanks, Buddy! :-)

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