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Happy Birthday, Nina! - Gregory Richard Barden's Blog

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Welcome to my page!

I am a man of many interests - TOO many, I think, lol - and because of that I never gave writing the attention I should have when I was young. I started writing poetry in December of 2016, and joined Poetry Soup at the same time. I am currently working on an R&B/Soul album for a major label, so, as has usually been the case, poetry does not get the time I'd like to give it, (though I plan to change that in the future, and write a book-or-two, a sci-fi novel and an autobiography) ...

I like to incorporate classic styles and phrasing into a modern frame when I write poetry, and try to cover a wide range of genres, but I enjoy the darkly sensual the most, despite its limited audience. I hope you'll give my rather unusual style a chance, read a piece-or-two, and leave a comment, if you'd be so kind. I also hope you'll visit my music web site as well, (at the following address under my moniker "Bahku") - mostly (very) old recordings there, but also a snippet of the first single coming, and more new stuff soon!

www.bahku.com

Thanks for stopping by my page - blessings!

Happy Birthday, Nina!

Blog Posted:12/12/2018 6:14:00 AM

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Just a short blurb to wish my friend, NINA PARMENTER, the Happiest of Birthdays!

She is a "newbie" here like me, but in the short time she has been here she has inspired me, critiqued me, put up with my craziness, been a great cyber-friend, and most importantly, made me want to be BETTER at this poetry thing, by writing quality and imagination every time she puts pen to paper ... the kind of writer who makes those around them want to improve, (and does so with kindness and humor), is a rare gift, indeed, and I'm thankful to know her!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NINA - I hope it's the best ever!

Your Barmy Git Friend Across the Pond,

- G



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Sunlite
Wanter
Date: 12/15/2018 5:53:00 PM
Happy Birthday from the Lone Star State!
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Eve
Roper
Date: 12/14/2018 11:45:00 AM
Nina, Happy Birthday ... 2 treats a British cake and POTD how sweet can that get... Hugs Eve
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Caren
Krutsinger
Date: 12/14/2018 8:15:00 AM
Happy birthday to Nina! Happy birthday in every single kind of way!
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Tania
Kitchin
Date: 12/14/2018 4:25:00 AM
Happy Belated Birthday Nina!
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Daniel
Turner
Date: 12/13/2018 7:22:00 PM
Fashionably late to the party, I say Happy Birthday Nina :)I too, am with the general consensus saying you add a marvelously distinct flavor to the soup Now, how old are you? lol Too bad you live so far away, it could be fun giving you a birthday spanking. lol
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Edward
Ibeh
Date: 12/13/2018 12:34:00 PM
Happy birthday, Nina!
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 12/13/2018 9:06:00 AM
Happy happy birthday Nina. You are indeed one of the best additions to Soup ever!!!! And Greg, how nice of you do do this.
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Line
Gauthier
Date: 12/12/2018 11:49:00 PM
How wonderful, Nina - Happy Birthday! Line xx
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Caycay
Jennings
Date: 12/12/2018 4:56:00 PM
I am not a bit surprised to learn you are a Sag - no wonder I click so well with you despite the big pond between us. Astrology is my thing so just indulge me - I had wondered and couldn't receive a more ahh haa answer. Happy birthday, lady - I hope your new number rocks all the year long. Birthday hugs ... CayCay
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Sandra
Haight
Date: 12/12/2018 4:25:00 PM
Happy Birthday, Nina! Hope your day was a good one! Hugs, Sandra
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Susan
Ashley
Date: 12/12/2018 4:13:00 PM
Happy Birthday, Nina!!
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Constance
La France
Date: 12/12/2018 3:11:00 PM
Happy birthday!
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Awtry
Date: 12/12/2018 2:41:00 PM
Happy birthday, Nina! May it be the best one yet! XX
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Tom
Cunningham
Date: 12/12/2018 2:24:00 PM
Happy birthday Nina, I hope you've had a wonderful day and have been spoilt by the family. Tom.
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Chris
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Date: 12/12/2018 2:02:00 PM
Today is the day that we all celebrate it's your birthday. Today is the day that we all come to wish you good cheer. Today is the day to be thankful for all that has happened. For, tomorrows the day that your life gets to start a new year. :) Happy Birthday Nina.
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Jan
Allison
Date: 12/12/2018 1:06:00 PM
Thanks for letting us know Greg, many happy returns of the day Nina. Greg if you are a newbie after 2 years then I must be a pensioner after 4!
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Connie
Marcum Wong
Date: 12/12/2018 10:10:00 AM
Happy Happy birthday dear Nina. I agree with every sweet word Greg has said. Your talented pen inspires! You are such a gift to this poetry site. May you enjoy a blessed birthday filled with what pleases you most! Thank you Greg for this lovely blog in letting us know of Nina's birthday. : ) xxoo
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