Melancholy Moon - Greg Barden

Oh nice! I love to see success stories! It gives one hope if one is pursuing that dream, and hope for our world at large, to know there are still some who value poetry and the arts! Ty for the info! And (applause) yay Greg!!! Xoxo

Congrats to Greg! He is such a talented poet and he deserves this recognition!

Craig, you highlight one of the most talented writers in Poetry Soup. Greg is a humble poet who doesn’t create his art to gain attention. He writes because he has the desire, the need to express what’s in his mind and heart as any true poet is drawn to do. Greg’s ability to do this more eloquently than most on the site has always been appreciated by me. The standout is ‘Tell the Night to Hold Me.’ I suggested he include it in his book, and Greg, always one to please others, agreed. We’ve been friends a long time and if anyone thinks his lack of spending more time interacting on PS is a self-affliction, they don’t comprehend the most valuable trait of a real poet… writing to suit oneself.

Thank you, my very good friend - and many thanks to all who have commented. We have not always seen eye-to-eye, Craig, but we have always respected each other and held each other in high regard, both personally and as poets. You have taught me much over my time here, along with the other Poetry Soup members, and it has meant a great deal to me. I hope to be more active here next fall when things quiet down a bit, as I miss the good folks and interaction. My contract with my publisher (in UK) is for at least two more books, the second around Christmas time, so stay tuned! I owe a lot to my time here at Poetry Soup, and to all those who have supported me. I am so humbled by all your kindnesses and encouragement. Bless you all, and you especially, Craig. :o) <3

Congrats to Greg. His s bard among bards! I miss his contests as well.

Dear craig, greg is one of my most fave poets on soup. He has a very special and unique way of phrasing things in such an eloquent manner and also the way he paints imagery is otherworldly. Iv read few of his poems and commented too in the past. And i do read his poems sometimes, when i feel like reading something good! This is great news. And well deserved really! Congratulations to greg. And also i love the title! His moon poems are so magical and evocative! Nice of you to share this.

Well deserved publication and recognition for the Bard of PS.

Thanks for the heads-up, Craig. Greg deserves the shout-out. My copy will arrive Tuesday.