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!

To Heal A Vacant Heaven

Blog Posted by Gregory Richard Barden: 7/25/2020 11:34:00 AM

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August 11, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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Mcgee Avatar
July 27, 2020 at 6:44 AM
Yes, betray their common senses indeed. A truly well spoken and written poem Greg. I thoroughly enjoyed.
Carmack Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 5:48 PM
Ha, 'betray' is correct - taking the oil out of the ground and putting it in the sky. I enjoyed reading your poem.
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 4:37 PM
As always, you shine with your eloquence, Greg! The final phrase Sail on. So fitting!!
Lindley Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 1:54 PM
Robert Wyland- The great artist could certainly paint that scene with Heaven shining down on a beaming blue ocean and use your poem as sweet icing on the cake methinks.. God bless..
Lindley Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 12:28 PM
"Aye, make ready, full masts aloft. Sail on, into deep blissful dreams. Tomorrow 'tis time to be soft. Fill sails until they burst their seams. Damn Neptune and ocean's great swell. We are victims, oft doomed to Hell. Let the sleeping Gods slumber more. Make way for home and mother shores!" ..... Love the brilliant title and the magnificent verses. Great blog my friend.. Your poetry truly inspires....God bless....

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