Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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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).

Brother, Mine

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 September 20, 2018 at 11:34 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 October 4, 2018 at 11:14 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 September 10, 2018 at 6:50 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 September 19, 2018 at 6:43 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 September 10, 2018 at 1:52 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 September 10, 2018 at 3:22 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 September 10, 2018 at 7:00 AM He ain't heavy.. He's my brother... Beautiful poem.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Gregory Richard Barden September 10, 2018 at 3:20 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 August 6, 2018 at 4:21 PM Lovely tribute to your brother, to brotherhood, and to selflessness. As they say, it takes one to know one! ~ Gershon Gregory Richard Barden August 6, 2018 at 7:05 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 August 1, 2018 at 2:54 PM A very warm and loving tribute to your brother, Gregory. Good luck in the contest. // Barry Gregory Richard Barden August 2, 2018 at 7:25 PM That's so kind of you, Barry, thank you so much - blessings, my friend! :-)

Arturo Michael July 31, 2018 at 11:03 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 August 2, 2018 at 7:23 PM Thank you so much, Arturo - yes, brothers don't have to be blood, it takes place in the heart ... blessings, friend! :-)