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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 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!

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TIMELY TENNYSON

Blog Posted by Gregory Richard Barden: 4/8/2020 5:24:00 AM

( Painting by Russian Master Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazofsky )

File:Aivazovsky Chaos 1841.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

A little reminder in these dark times of why we're all here ...

"Come, my friends,

'Tis not too late to seek a newer world.

Push off, and sitting well in order smite

The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds

To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths

Of all the western stars, until I die.

It may be that the gulfs will wash us down:

It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,

And see the great Achilles, whom we knew.

Tho' much is taken, much abides, and tho'

We are not now that strength which in old days

Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;

One equal temper of heroic hearts,

Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will

To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."

(From 'Ulysses' by Alfred Lord Tennyson)

Blessings and health to you, Dear Poets!

~ the bard

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Craig Cornish

April 9, 2020 at 9:45 AM

"and not to yield"! Yes Sir Greg! "Like a bridge over troubled water"

Gregory Richard Barden

April 9, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Yessah, Craig ... thank you!

Michelle Faulkner

April 8, 2020 at 7:39 PM

I first read this in high school, and it has stayed with me ever since, - that first line becoming more significant as I get older - thank you for reminding me of this, great poetry can rally us through the toughest times-

Gregory Richard Barden

April 8, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Totally agree, Michelle, and I have loved this passage since high school as well ... I was thinking the same thing as I copied it - how it has become more important and meaningful as I've grown older. Art is timeless, and always fluid. Blessings, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Julia Ward

April 8, 2020 at 1:13 PM

I studied Tennyson in a weekend course at Cambridge University. "What is it about?" asked the professor about a poem. Where does one start? He is so deep.

Andrea Dietrich

April 8, 2020 at 9:23 AM

Inspiring indeed, Greg. Thanks for the uplift in these very strange times. I need to hurry and get ready for ZOOMING. What a way to be teaching!

Gregory Richard Barden

April 8, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea, it's my pleasure ... I get negative (and the "reality" of the pandemic) all day long, so I'll be damned if I'm going to come here every evening and continue it. Blessings, Buddy! :o) <3

Constance La France

April 8, 2020 at 9:14 AM

Greg, thanks for posting this poem, very inspiring and we must have faith that we will come out the end of this Covid 19 pandemic better people but its hard to fathom with the hundreds and thousands dying in our cities and countries, "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." I will use this line as a mantra today _Constance

Gregory Richard Barden

April 8, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Thank you so very much, Constance - well-said, my friend! I'm going to use that line for a while, I think, as a tag to my chronic mantra: "Live life abundantly" ... stay safe, Daer Poet! :o) <3

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