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Happy Birthday Mom and Dad

Oh countless oaths are given to true love

          Still few can so survive life's passing tests

               And rarer yet are souls bound from above

     The fires of heaven lasting in their breasts



A blessing to have witnessed such a bond

          The loving ones who gave to me my breath

               None others have I known that are as fond

     Of honoring commitment through to death



In seven decades now they have embraced

          Each other midst a weaving of their dreams

               United thru the bad and good they've faced

     Each challenge as the truest of such teams



Of all life's blessings I have known and had

          None other e'er will equal ... Mom and Dad.

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John Watt Date: 1/2/2020 12:30:00 AM A touching tribute to long-lasting commitment and soul bonding. I'm glad you were able to give them this gift while you still have them. Soak up every moment with them you can. I'm sure they are very proud of you as you are of them. A joy to read this, thank you. ~ John Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:50:00 PM (2) ... a rare thing to have for three quarters of a century. Blessings, My Friend. Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:49:00 PM Many kind thanks for this wonderful comment, John, and for taking the time to read and share words - I'm so pleased you liked my poem. My dad died on October 27 - about a month after writing this poem - so their 71st will not happen, but I am so blessed to have had them both for so long, and for them to have had each other in such deep, abiding love ...

Robert Lindley Date: 9/25/2019 4:48:00 PM Your parents were truly blessed as are you my friend. I hope you love long and write poetry as a gift to we readers until your heart decides to stop. A fav.. a wonderful poem , a very fine sonnet.... Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:46:00 PM Oh, thank you so very kindly, Roberto, that means a great deal. Blessings, my brother.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/21/2019 1:52:00 PM Their story of togetherness for such a momentous celebration and also for both of their birthdays is indeed a glorious occasion to write them this beautiful, beautiful poem for them to cherish. I loved seeing their picture and I love this gorgeous tribute to all their years and to their birthdays Greg! Please congratulate them both and wish them a wondrous birthday from me. I must save this heartwarming poem in my Faves! You are so blessed to still have them in your life. xxoo Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:45:00 PM I am so overwhelmed with this comment, Connie - I wish I'd seen it earlier ... thank you SO very much, you are such a sweet friend, and I am so blessed to have you. Blessings. <3

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/20/2019 6:37:00 PM excellent sonneteering, my friend. It's unbelievable they have lasted so many years. If our health does not give out on us, Joe and I will be these two in 24 years, but in we will be 89 when it happens!! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:44:00 PM Indeed, it was a miracle, (though 71 will not happen). I pray you make that and then some, Andrea, and are healthy and happy and in love! Blessings. <3

Edward Ibeh Date: 9/20/2019 3:47:00 PM Such a marvelous, heartfelt tribute to everlasting love, Greg:-) Thanks for sharing this delightful read! Happy 93 years young, Papa and Mama Barden!:-) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:43:00 PM Thank you so very much, my friend, that's very kind of you ... as you know, I lost Dad on Oct 27, but I'm blessed for the many years I had them both. That's rare. Blessings, Bro.

Wendy Watson Date: 9/20/2019 12:51:00 PM What a beautiful tribute to their lasting love, Greg. I love the personal photographic touch you sometimes include too. The one of you and your Mum in the boat was so special. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:40:00 PM Many kind thanks to you, Wendy, I so appreciate it! Yes, I love that one, too, as we lived on the lake year-round when I was little, and had a camp thereafter, always many good times in the boat. I am so blessed, (though I lost Dad on 10/27). Blessings. <3

Sandra Adams Date: 9/20/2019 12:33:00 PM beautiful dedication poem in their honor, not only were they blessed with a great marriage but you equally to still have them by your side...my mother passed rather young...my father's gone now too! hug them while you can, happy birthday to them both! :) hugs Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:39:00 PM Indeed, I have been very blessed ... we lost Dad on October 27, but I'm thankful to have had them both so long. Blessings, friend. <3

Jan Allison Date: 9/20/2019 12:03:00 PM wow what a wonderful couple they make and you are so so lucky to still have both of them. Hope they have the happiest of days on their birthdays:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/3/2020 5:38:00 PM Thank you so much, Jan, seems 71 was not to be ... but I am so thankful for having them both around for so long. It will take some time to get over losing Dad, but that's a part of life. Blessings. <3