Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rubaiyat

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Wynken and Blynken Boutique

Chasing stray dreams down the street
          I poked my head behind a sheet
                    It hung there splashing shadows on
                              The polished cobbles at my feet

I'd learned ago, it was a sign
          To indicate the goodies, fine
                    That lay behind its hidden edge
                              A market, grand and clandestine

There was no arrow to indicate
          No neon flash or spinning gate
                    Just that blank white tapestry
                              Known only to the fortunate

You see, I'd been there thrice before
          For treasure, and was back for more
                    The irony was, it always changed
                              In ways that one could not ignore

     So, then ...

Thru the sheet to market stream
          To shops with golden goods, agleam
                    But then my wife's voice from behind ...
                              "Sweetheart - you're having another dream!"




~ 2nd Place ~  in the "A Hidden Market" Poetry Contest, Julia Ward, Sponsor.

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David Smith July 26, 2018 at 1:26 AM Good to read something fresh and pristine with a hint of something behind the facade. Very clever and original. Like your style. Will pop in for a peek behind the curtain again soon. best regards David in NZ Gregory Richard Barden July 26, 2018 at 1:46 AM Thank you so much, David, I greatly appreciate the kind comments! This is an unusual one to find, and was a fun write. Blessings to you - please visit again - I will hang a sheet! :-)

Sandra Haight April 15, 2018 at 5:27 PM A great poem, Greg! Love the ending. Congratulations on your podium win! Sandra Gregory Richard Barden April 15, 2018 at 6:15 PM So pleased you enjoyed this fun little romp, Sandra - many thanks and blessings to you, my friend! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf April 14, 2018 at 11:30 PM Hah! So cleverly penned and denouemented, if you'll permit me that asininity just this once...Gregory, your romp had everything going for it, and now with the conclusion of the contest, the Wynken and Blynken Boutique has just gotten the Nod!! Way to go G.R.B!! Gregory Richard Barden April 15, 2018 at 6:15 PM Your kind comments are stories and poems of their own, my friend, and I look forward to them like sunshine! Thank you so much, My Poet Brother, I so appreciate your kindness and wit! :-)

Eve Roper April 14, 2018 at 10:52 AM Gregory, congratulations on your Win!!! Hugs Eve Gregory Richard Barden April 14, 2018 at 8:33 PM Thank you very much, Eve - blessings! :-) <3

Susan Gentry April 14, 2018 at 9:23 AM Congratulations on your win! Hate when that happens. A well-written clever story. Gregory Richard Barden April 14, 2018 at 8:33 PM Thank you so much, Susan - so pleased you liked my little dream! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 14, 2018 at 8:53 AM Back with congrats! <3 <3 <3 Gregory Richard Barden April 14, 2018 at 8:32 PM Thank you, Dear Mo! :-) <3

Michael Wegman April 14, 2018 at 8:23 AM How absolutely wonderful! I adore this poem! Great job and CONGRATS on the win! Gregory Richard Barden April 14, 2018 at 8:32 PM That's very kind of you, Michael - so pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! Blessings! :-)

Line Gauthier April 14, 2018 at 6:08 AM Well done, Gregory, with this delightful poem. Love the title. Congrats on your podium finish, Gregory Richard Barden April 14, 2018 at 8:31 PM Very kind of you, Line - thanks so much! And congrats on the top spot! :-) <3

Kai Michael Neumann April 14, 2018 at 3:43 AM Very clever. I enjoyed reading this. A wonderful poem and a wonderful dream. Congratulations on your win. Kai Gregory Richard Barden April 14, 2018 at 8:30 PM Thank you so very much, Kai - so glad you liked it! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 13, 2018 at 2:08 PM Did not want to wake up ;) xomo! Gregory Richard Barden April 13, 2018 at 9:44 PM Thank you, Mo! A bit of fun, this. :-)

Tom Cunningham April 13, 2018 at 6:23 AM Enjoyed it Robert, so many times you get to the good part and the alarm clock kills the moment. Good luck. Tom. Gregory Richard Barden April 13, 2018 at 9:44 PM No worries, Buddy - I do it all the time! :-) Tom Cunningham April 13, 2018 at 6:39 AM Oops sorry Greg, don't know where Robert came from. Gregory Richard Barden April 13, 2018 at 6:28 AM Thank you so much, Tom - much appreciated, my friend! (My name is Greg, though). Blessings! :-)