Gregory Richard Barden Biography

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 have a new book "Melancholy Moon" published by Wheelsong Books UK and I'm under contract for two more, the next (much darker) before Christmas. I am also 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 ...

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.grbarden.com

Thanks for stopping by my page - blessings!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Blog Posted by Gregory Richard Barden: 6/21/2020 8:48:00 AM

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Cornish Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 10:40 PM
He's proud of you Greg, I know he is!
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June 23, 2020 at 11:34 AM
Thanks so much, Craig - hope you had a good day, my friend.
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June 21, 2020 at 4:15 PM
Happy father's day to you as well Greg and many more.. Best wishes Anthony
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June 23, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Thank you so much, my friend - blessings! :o)
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June 21, 2020 at 12:41 PM
Happy Father’s Day my friend. To be a parent changes your life for the better forever. Your sentiments about being a father are beautiful. I am sorry you recently lost your father. Blessings, Connie xxoo
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June 23, 2020 at 11:32 AM
Many kind thanks to you, Connie, that's very sweet of you ... parenthood is the greatest blessing there is, and I feel a bit sorry for those that never get to know that powerful, unconditional love. Blessings, Dear Poet. <3
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June 21, 2020 at 11:20 AM
What a great blog, Greg. Happy Fathers Day to YOU. I know that you are a good dad, and sorry this is your first year without yours. Know what? It's mine too!! Mine died just about this time last year.
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June 23, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Thanks so much, Andrea, that means a lot ... I'm sorry about your dad as well ... this was a tough one, but we had one of the 2' x 3' photos of Dad (that we had made for his service) sitting in a chair out on the deck with us, and had a toast to him, as well as each person talking about a favorite memory or anecdote about him, so he was with us just the same. It was a good day ... but we miss him so much. Blessings, Buddy. <3
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June 21, 2020 at 9:10 AM
Happy Father's Day to you, Greg, and every father out there! This is a role I can't wait to be blessed with in the future, for sure. My wife and I are still enjoying our childless marriage. Sorry for your loss, my poet brother. This is a bittersweet day for me as well; the third without my pops:-( Miss him very much. Again, have a magnificent day, fathers!
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June 21, 2020 at 10:54 AM
Thanks, Brother - much appreciated! (Not many fathers here today, I guess ;o) ) Perfect weather here in Maine - my youngest daughter is coming - my other kids are in Cali.

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