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** For my talented brother, Michael T. Barden, who I love with all my heart. ** (The photo is my brother, age six, and me, age 1 in 1959).

You've always been the keeper of my ease, The worth of my well-being, as your own, And every good contingent you could seize, Was shared, and never held for you alone ... (Despite the seeds of error I have sown). We've come so far in life, tho' rather bruised, And now I need to tell you something, true, Though "brother" is a word too often used ... I'd not have learned its meaning ... but for you. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Nine Lines To Let Them Know Everything Is Fine" Poetry Contest, Silent One, Sponsor & Judge.

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 9/20/2018 11:34:00 PM

This goes beyond my ability to express the emotions. He must be so proud to have a brother whose awareness of the value of being and having a brother is so well expressed. Loved this. Only child so can't imagine the connection!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/4/2018 11:14:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Barbara, I so appreciate your kind words ... and yes, I am very proud of my brother, as he has a heart as big as all outdoors! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/10/2018 6:50:00 PM

So endearing and beautifully written, Greg. The bonds of brotherhood are sometimes taken for granted, but are so powerfully present, especially in a time of need, as I've recently witnessed in our family. Congratulations on your fine podium win. Sandra :) <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 6:43:00 AM

Thanks so much, Sandra, that is so true ... and siblings are our longest relationships ... I was blessed with an older brother and sister who have always watched out for me. Blessings, friend! :-) <3

Curtis Moorman

Date: 9/10/2018 1:52:00 PM

Greg, I had a younger brother. I hope he learned from me. Th Lord called him Home 2 years ago but the bond as brothers that we shared lives on. Your tribute is a great way to let your brother know the meaning of the word love. Congrats on your placement.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 3:22:00 PM

Thank you so very kindly, Curtis, I greatly appreciate the comments! I am so sorry you lost your brother, I can't even imagine ... siblings are our longest relationships in life, and tie us forever to their hearts. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Silent One

Date: 9/10/2018 7:00:00 AM

He ain't heavy.. He's my brother... Beautiful poem.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/10/2018 3:20:00 PM

Thank you very much, Silent One - humbled to be on a list with such wonderful poets, and honored you found my poem worthwhile. Blessings! :-)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/6/2018 4:21:00 PM

Lovely tribute to your brother, to brotherhood, and to selflessness. As they say, it takes one to know one! ~ Gershon

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/6/2018 7:05:00 PM

You are very kind, Gershon, and I so appreciate your wonderful comment ... I pray I am the blessing to him that he has been to me! :-)

Barry Stebbings

Date: 8/1/2018 2:54:00 PM

A very warm and loving tribute to your brother, Gregory. Good luck in the contest. // Barry

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/2/2018 7:25:00 PM

That's so kind of you, Barry, thank you so much - blessings, my friend! :-)

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/31/2018 11:03:00 PM

" but for you" lucky too...To have and love a brother so true...don't have a blood brother but still have some friends who have been good to me...Nice write Gregory...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/2/2018 7:23:00 PM

Thank you so much, Arturo - yes, brothers don't have to be blood, it takes place in the heart ... blessings, friend! :-)