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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!

Rithimus Divisa Finalized

Blog Posted:5/1/2019 11:06:00 PM

Another contest stuffed with wonderful entries, and NO N/A's!! I was a bit more "relaxed" with my qualifications this time, and the differences between placements was very close, and came down to little things, (flow, rhythm, phrasing, etc.). The difference between 1st and second was even closer, and was decided by emotional impact primarily.

Congrats to all and thank you SO much for the treat and blessing of your amazing talents and wonderful writes ... I have been out straight lately with little time to read and comment, (one of my favorite things), so this gift of incredible poetry was like Christmas for me. What a privilege and honor to be among such wonderful writers and special folks - bless you all!

Please watch for my next contest, which will be a Free Verse version of Rithimus Divisa, (which I will also be running again in the not-too-distant future). Thank you, my friends!

- The Bard



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Connie
Marcum Wong
Date: 5/3/2019 12:15:00 PM
I understand how difficult it is to judge a contest Greg. I appreciate my placement in your contest and your blog. I will enjoy reading all the entries. Congratulations to all the winners. I look forward to finding an entry I can use for your next contest. Thank you for hosting this contest. I know how much time is entailed Greg. xxoo
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Tania
Kitchin
Date: 5/2/2019 4:27:00 PM
Greg, thank you for your contest and my awesome placement! :)
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Sandra
Haight
Date: 5/2/2019 2:06:00 PM
Thank you, Greg, for the unique contest and your uplifting blog. I agree with Andrea- a standalone verse is difficult to single out. I appreciate my placement and congrats to all your winners. Sandra :)
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Andrea
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Date: 5/2/2019 12:52:00 PM
I loved this contest, Greg. Even with all my many poems, it was not that easy to track down a poem that had one quatrain I could use all alone. I look forward to reading all the winners. Thanks for my placement and congrats to all. Look forward to your free verse version of this one.
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Constance
La France
Date: 5/2/2019 8:40:00 AM
Greg, thank you for an interesting contest and for my fine placement and congrats to all your winners and for this beautifully worded blog !
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Shadow Free verselost love,
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Still I Run Villanelleautumn,death,truth,
A Gift of Love Sonnetlove,mother,
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A Peaceful I Love You Iambic Pentameterbeauty,i love you,nature,
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