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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!


Thank You, Soupers

Blog Posted:6/25/2020 11:49:00 AM

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Just a note to thank YOU, my fellow 'soupers' and friends (and admins), for your encouragement, kindly comments and valued friendship over these three-plus years at PS ...

I will be winding down my involvement considerably from now on. I will still be writing for the joy of it (when I can) and entering or running a contest here-and-there, but I will not be the regular fixture that I've been in the past ...

Sharing the reasons would not be constructive in any way, so I will keep them to myself, and let those beasts remain silent ...

I love you all, and I'm honored to know such an amazing group of caring souls and talented poets - you have been the coursing of my blood, the thrumming of my poetic heart, and the salt of my marrow ...

 

Blessings, all. <3

 

 - the bard

 



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Date: 7/27/2020 4:24:00 PM
Onwards and upwards, Sir . . . : )
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Date: 7/8/2020 10:57:00 PM
Wishing whatever new adventures you are departing on to be rich in fodder for your writing, as you are a skilled and incredible poet. Best wishes. Jeanne
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Date: 7/6/2020 6:41:00 AM
Wishing you the best... you and your poetry will be greatly missed! Sometimes we need to take breaks here and there, I hope to see you and your poetry pop in from time to time...hugs
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Date: 7/2/2020 1:09:00 PM
Sad news Gregory! Your regular involvement, your kind comments, your insight and wonderful feedback have been a gift along with your inspiring poems. I am so grateful we have met on PS and hope to stay in touch. Know you remain in my thoughts and prayers!
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Date: 6/30/2020 11:22:00 PM
Greg, I think you know you've been one of the very special poets to me here at Soup. Your comments have been very encouraging, for I know you take time to get to the core of the poetry and your input is so insightful. Your poetry is matchless in quality and diversity and I hope you keep it posted, for I come back to the well often for inspiration. I've learned much from you. I value your high esteem for the more traditional aspects of poetry; meter, rhyme, form, layering, well-placed ambiguity, and an expansive lexicon. Thank you for all the support, I will miss that most of all. Blessings on your way, my friend ~ John
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Date: 6/30/2020 2:46:00 AM
Thank you SO much to those who took a moment to wish me well here ... it's nice to know that there are some who still value my friendship and my writing. My absence won't leave a ripple in the surface of The Soup, but you priceless folks will always be dear to me. I guess I have somehow put off quite a few, but I hope you know that I tried to be a positive addition here, and tried to be kind to everyone. Blessings to you for taking the time to comment here ... much love and respect, my fellow poets and precious friends! <3
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Date: 6/28/2020 9:34:00 AM
I know you have to step away for a while, it will be good for you, I look forward to seeing you around from time to time, mine is the 18th comment here, so obviously you will be missed. Sorry for not seeing this earlier I don't read blogs. All the best to you G, hope to hear the music soon!
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John Watt
Date: 6/30/2020 11:13:00 PM
Greg, I second John's and Robert's comments here; I am not a frequent blog reader, so am late to your send off. Looking forward to hearing your music.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 6/28/2020 10:00:00 AM
So very well said. I myself, suspect that there would be at least triple if not more comments made were it not true that many , many poets here do not care to read the blogs, and many read but care not to join in regardless the subject. Myself, I have benefited tremendously from reading Greg's amazing poetry and our friendship. Always wishing my friend the best and God's blessings.
Date: 6/27/2020 1:43:00 PM
You have to take some time for yourself; you'll be missed. Stay safe and well.
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Date: 6/27/2020 10:20:00 AM
As respite from constant vicissitudes of this evil world- Space, Solitude and Time are oft healing balms to seek for oft man's inhumanity and greed cast pains as spears hurled at those of talent, deeper understanding in a poetic peak. When distance and other thoughts are the needed saving grace sail upon calmer waters, in peace, as harmony is not a race. Wishing you God's speed and a renewal of your excellent writings my friend. Robert J. Lindley.
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Date: 6/27/2020 7:47:00 AM
Very best wishes, Gregory. I am sure you have worthy projects that will keep you busy. Let us know as you progress through these endeavors.
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Date: 6/27/2020 6:23:00 AM
Yes, more solitude helps clear the chaos; as Thoreau once said "I'd rather sit on a pumpkin all by myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion".
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/27/2020 10:15:00 AM
Craig,moi aussi,my kind of guy ..monsieur Thoreau.
Date: 6/26/2020 12:27:00 AM
Greg, many thanks to you for your intriguing poetry, brilliant contests, and kind and gracious comments that you've consistently shared with all of us. What I appreciate most about you is your willingness to take the high road regardless of the situation. I am very happy you'll still be around :) Best wishes to you in all of your endeavors, and continue to stay safe. Cheers! ~Mark
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Date: 6/25/2020 9:14:00 PM
Dear Greg, being a part of a community of poets for over 10 years. (Admin for 6- I still am) New site name and format, same poets. I have no idea what it's like to be away- to truly be away. You will be missed my dear friend. Keep your ink flowing, as much as you can. You and your thoughts are appreciated. Your poetry is amazing!! Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy
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Date: 6/25/2020 4:40:00 PM
My great friend, I am relieved to find that you will only be dialing back a bit instead of leaving entirely. One must do as one deems best in life, as poets in writing. Certainly would be a massive loss to us if you had chosen to leave entirely. A blessing that you chose wisely and we benefit from that thoughtful, and most prudent judgement. God bless...
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Date: 6/25/2020 4:28:00 PM
Greg, you have an incredible talent for writing and happy that you will continue to be doing that and doing an occasional contest and entering contests sometimes. All poets, writers, artists need a break or a change at times. Stay in touch_Constance
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Date: 6/25/2020 4:02:00 PM
Greg,all true poets,artists and the like should follow as their muse leads.Stay creative whereever yours now leads.Cheers
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Date: 6/25/2020 3:00:00 PM
Wishing you the very best, Greg. Hope to see you on the site--whenever you can.
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Date: 6/25/2020 2:48:00 PM
Gregory, you are one of the BEST there is! Your talents range from medical knowlege to musical abilities to poetry. You are a very kind and sensitive man and a great friend. You do what you deem is best for yourself and I hope you never leave here.
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Date: 6/25/2020 2:31:00 PM
Thank YOU, Greg, for sharing your spectacular poems ever since you joined PS. Definitely one of the most gifted and influential poets here...not only that, you're the salt of the earth to boot! I'm just relieved you won't be a stranger, my poet brother:-)
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Date: 6/25/2020 2:17:00 PM
Wishing you good luck and best wishes Gregory. Tom
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Date: 6/25/2020 12:52:00 PM
Wishing you well my friend and thanking you for your encouragement and kindness. You truly are a great poet and may you continue. Sending love and hugs from the UK ~ with kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Date: 6/25/2020 12:23:00 PM
Hugs you. Your friend always, mo <3
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My Past Blog Posts

 
FOR CONNIE
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Thank You, Soupers
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
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Many Thanks, Brian Strand
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TIMELY TENNYSON
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Thinking Of You
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Sound Of Sense
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Arbitrium Divisa 5 Finalized
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Cow Poetry
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Christmas Concert - Video UPDATE
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Three Years - Thank You
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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My Recent Poems

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4/6/2024 sift, the sands Rhymeanalogy,appreciation,beau
4/6/2024 limbo Free verseanalogy,loneliness,loss,l
4/6/2024 hideaway Free verseanalogy,dark,death,desire
4/6/2024 call Free verseanalogy,love,memory,mom,m
4/6/2024 NYA - North Yarmouth Academy Rhymeanalogy,high school,memor
4/6/2024 effluvium Free verseanalogy,break up,feelings
4/6/2024 flock of phantoms Free verseanalogy,heartbreak,life,l
4/6/2024 footfalls Free verseanalogy,death,life,
4/6/2024 analogy allergy Quatrainanalogy,introspection,poe
4/6/2024 denied inside Rubaiyatanalogy,introspection,
2/13/2024 LQQK Free verseanalogy,beautiful,beauty,
2/13/2024 bird in the hand Monorhymeanalogy,guitar,music,
2/4/2024 artistic priority Dramatic Monologueanalogy,art,beauty,creati
2/4/2024 last turn Free verseanalogy,art,books,literat
2/4/2024 divinity descending Free verseanalogy,appreciation,beau
2/4/2024 one size fits all Free verseanalogy,appreciation,life
2/4/2024 dechue Free verseintrospection,love hurts,
1/25/2024 moonspeak Free verseanalogy,kiss,love,metapho
1/25/2024 whale words Rhymeadventure,analogy,languag
1/25/2024 becalmed Free verseabuse,analogy,murder,ocea
1/25/2024 scoundrel Rhymeanalogy,humanity,imagery,
1/25/2024 shell Free verseanalogy,beauty,love,passi
1/25/2024 mightier Free verseanalogy,creation,perspect
1/25/2024 sight unseen Free verseanalogy,emotions,introspe
12/30/2023 luna sea Free verseanalogy,metaphor,moon,rom
12/30/2023 wail hunt Free verseanalogy,dark,horror,howl,
12/30/2023 worldly Rhymeanalogy,creation,imagery,
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12/30/2023 strings Free verseanalogy,science,
12/30/2023 the way Free verseanalogy,imagery,introspec
12/30/2023 jmaa el-fnaa Free verseanalogy,city,imagery,trav
12/16/2023 marley’s maxim Free verseanalogy,christmas,dark,
11/25/2023 a farewell, frozen Free verseanalogy,break up,farewell
11/25/2023 admit one Free verseaddiction,analogy,imagery
11/25/2023 all that is between Free verseanalogy,introspection,wis
11/14/2023 blue-eyed midnight Free verseanalogy,beauty,dark,fanta
11/8/2023 vaults veneer Rhymeanalogy,appreciation,beau
11/8/2023 my darling boy Rhymeage,fate,growing up,growt
11/3/2023 butter from blood Free verseanalogy,beach,beauty,imag
11/3/2023 Dark Hours Rhymeanger,death,society,viole
10/17/2023 Covenant Free verseanalogy,dark,death,deep,g
10/16/2023 Daybreak Rhymeanalogy,appreciation,joy,
10/5/2023 But a House Free verseage,imagery,introspection
9/22/2023 Her Willow Weeps Personificationanalogy,death,grief,loss,
9/19/2023 Dear Mama Rhymegrief,heartbroken,loss,me
9/19/2023 Little Lambs Free verseanalogy,child,children,gr
9/12/2023 Princess Free verseanalogy,cat,grief,loss,lo
9/12/2023 Drift Free versebest friend,death,grief,l
9/12/2023 Lawless Land Free verseanalogy,dark,dream,fear,n
9/12/2023 Webs Free verseanimal,introspection,life
9/12/2023 My Pretty Girl Rhymecat,loss,love,pets,
8/18/2023 Blind Time Free verseanalogy,introspection,lif
8/18/2023 To Be Free verseanalogy,introspection,spi
8/16/2023 Driftwood Free verseanimal,hope,journey,metap
7/30/2023 Mom Rhymeappreciation,love,mother,
7/22/2023 Meh, Said God Free verseallegory,analogy,creation
7/22/2023 Clavier Rhymeanalogy,metaphor,music,
7/22/2023 The Call Free verseanalogy,dark,death,intros
7/9/2023 Fathoms Rhymeanalogy,death,grief,heart
7/9/2023 Ago Free verseanalogy,break up,love hur
7/9/2023 Singularity Free verseanalogy,introspection,lov
6/24/2023 Scribbled Rhymeintrospection,longing,lov
6/8/2023 Deliciously Malicious Rhymeanalogy,anger,passion,rom
6/8/2023 Drawn Free verseanalogy,imagery,lost love
6/5/2023 Berth Free verseage,analogy,blessing,deat
6/5/2023 Lopped Rhymebetrayal,love hurts,
6/5/2023 Timbre Free verseanalogy,care,introspectio
6/5/2023 Deserted Free verseheartbreak,heartbroken,im
6/5/2023 She Wore a Yellow Jacket Free versedark,death,drug,imagery,m
6/5/2023 Done Free verseconflict,pain,sympathy,
6/5/2023 Solo Sail Rhymeanalogy,introspection,lif
5/4/2023 Retrograde Free verseanalogy,beauty,love hurts
4/27/2023 Wrap Free verseaddiction,analogy,dark,su
4/27/2023 Kaput Rhymefunny,humor,satire,
4/27/2023 Just Write Free verseanimal,muse,writing,
4/27/2023 Then Rhymefamily,memory,nostalgia,
4/27/2023 Yet Rhymeanalogy,dream,heartbreak,
4/27/2023 Octopus Rhymeanalogy,body,passion,
3/15/2023 A Small Thing Rhymeappreciation,beauty,death
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3/14/2023 The New Face of War Rhymeangst,holocaust,horror,vi
3/8/2023 Sideways Free versebreak up,imagery,love hur
3/6/2023 Neglected Rhymeage,analogy,appreciation,
3/6/2023 Wig, Out Rhymeage,funny,hair,humor,
2/23/2023 Reflects Free verseanalogy,dream,first love,
2/22/2023 Wake Me, Not Free verseanalogy,dream,lost love,m
2/14/2023 Away and On Rhymeage,life,wisdom,
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1/28/2023 The D Word Rhymeloss,mental illness,
1/28/2023 Straight On Rhymeadventure,analogy,death,f
1/28/2023 Kingdom, Gone Free versechild,death,loss,soldier,
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1/28/2023 Last Duty Free verseanalogy,fantasy,history,
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Fav Poems

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Highveld Storm Rhymebreak up,longing,
A Midsummer Night's Beach Free versebeauty,color,creation,sea
Never Shame a Woman Quatrainpassion,women,
Zest May Our Love Say Dizaindesire,devotion,love,roma
Love of Nature Coupletnature,
The World Around Us Rhymeearth,environment,war,
Aurora At Dawn Rhymebeauty,inspirational,morn
A Prince For Roseanne Rhymefantasy,
The Ride Iambic Pentameterimagination,memory,sad,
Picture Perfect Rhymeamerica,corruption,deep,p
Surely, I Shall Prosebirth,death,
It Don'T Really Matter Rhymefun,humor,love,
Behind Closed Doors - Emotive Write Rhymeabuse,bullying,house,lone
Violin Free verselonely,muse,romance,roman
Cry For Wind Quatrainanalogy,animal,beautiful,
Broken Soldiers Rhymeage,humanity,soldier,
A Candid Rainscape Free verseflower,imagery,nature,rai
White Rainbows Imagismcolor,garden,imagery,
As I Journey East Free versebeauty,journey,
When Her Roses Bloom Romanticismlost love,rose,
Lost Childhood -Part 4- Rhymeabuse,child,child abuse,c
Gutter Pavement Runway Flight Free verseaddiction,appreciation,da
Amethyst Fate Ottava rimaflower,imagery,metaphor,
Time Lost In the Current Verseemotions,fear,ocean,
Freedom Is Written In Stars and Moon Free verseabuse,change,dark,freedom
Love Lies Bleeding Rispettoflower,metaphor,
The Potter and the Clay Narrativechange,character,conflict
Diamonds From the Sky Blank versebeautiful,beauty,desire,e
As the Year Matures Monorhymejune,
Yet Not Broken By the Blues Free verseanti bullying,holocaust,m
Starshine and Silhouettes Rhymebeauty,dance,desire,image
Lake's Music Free versepeace,river,song,
Skipping a Stone Quatorzainimagery,nature,
Autumn Royal Rhyme Royalautumn,sad,
Pondering Castle Ruins At Dusk Free versebeauty,betrayal,
Nestled Under Your Wings Free verseimagery,inspirational,upl
Worlds of Ice Free versedream,love,memory,sleep,w
Hollow Man Rhymehappiness,introspection,i
I Dance Prose Poetryabuse,dance,music,pain,
Late Summer Nights Dream At the Cat In the Hat Coupletimagination,nonsense,
Touch -Sharon's Acrostic Contest Acrosticspiritual,
Corridors of Uncertainty Chokaintrospection,
When I No Longer Love You Romanticismlove,romance,
From Glory To Dust-2 Acrosticangst,confusion,corruptio
Still I Run Villanelleautumn,death,truth,
Love Will Come To You Lyricintrospection,longing,lov
May Showers Contest Haikunature,rain,
Snow Birds Softly Sing Versebeautiful,bird,dance,dece
Under the Stars Romanticismautumn,love,poetry,romanc
Hoping That It Might Be You Lyricfriendship love,hope,long
In Silence Personificationautumn,death,
Rainless Clouds Pantoumblue,sad,
His Evening's Mystery Lyriclove,mystery,
From Sunset To Sunrise Rhymelove,
Realization Sonnetlife,
Miss Allegheny Mountain Monorhymeimagery,mountains,nature,
My Solitary Wandering Free versememory,solitude,
Ulan At Sinag Ng Araw: Pagmumuni Ng Isang Tulirong Isip Free verseangst,feelings,introspect
The Dark Side of Canada Free versehow i feel,
Shadow Free verselost love,
A Lullaby Rhymeloneliness,lost love,natu
Saturated In Solitude Rhymesolitude,
Poetry Rhymeart,meaningful,poetry,poe
Mawu Amongst Stars Sonnetbeauty,magic,memory,
Landscape - Beach Scene Quatrainart,
As Cold Sudden Rain Haikulove,nature,
Penny Hearts Rhymefirst love,valentines day
46 Free versebereavement,brother,love,
Dance of the Firebird Free versebeautiful,dance,sensual,
A Gift of Love Sonnetlove,mother,
Real Men Wear Pink Rhymecharacter,funny,humor,per
What Poetry Is Free verseimagery,poetry,words,
There'Ll Be No Rain Sonnetchristmas,weather,winter,
A Peaceful I Love You Iambic Pentameterbeauty,i love you,nature,
In the Dead of Night Free verseflower,romantic,sensual,s
I Am Every Woman Biobeauty,deep,emotions,enco
Falling From the Heights Sonnetdeath,
In Hindsight Rhymeage,love,
A World of Boundless Black Sonnetemotions,
Despicable Free verseabuse,evil,girl,
Fated Hell Monorhymedeath,destiny,evil,
When the Sun Drowns In the Sea Rhymelost love,
Of Wizards and Wands Rhymejourney,
Groundhog Day Sonnetnature,winter,
A Tear-Ful Conversation With My Daughter Free versei love you,i miss you,mot
Snow Falling Free versebeauty,winter,
Poets Rhymeappreciation,encouraging,
Valentine's Day Proposal Rhymemarriage,proposal,romance
Life Lessons From 'The Notebook' Rhymeinspirational,life,love,
Empty Room On a Summer's Day Rispettonostalgia,summer,sunshine
Sunset Lullaby Rhymebeauty,sunset,,Lullaby,
You Echo, Silent Still Free verselost love,
Chasing the Man In the Moon Free verseabsence,childhood,father
A Child-Like Heart Free verseheart,inspiration,love,
I Yearn For Him To Strum My Chords Rhymelost love,passion,
Midnight Romance Sonnetdesire,dream,imagery,long
I Wanted To Lyricfather,feelings,forgivene
Crystal Blue Waters Rhymenature,
Floccinaucinihilipilification and Very Little Bread Rhymeappreciation,art,characte
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