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He's Not Heavy

I know you face a darkness, nigh unknown,

               But as with all such hardships,

       You won't face it alone ...


Before you yawns a crevice, dark and deep,

               Still, I am with you, Brother,

       To light its somber keep ...


And if you find its fearsome depths too wide,

               I'll put you on my shoulders,

       And we'll reach the other side.





~ 1st Place ~  in the "Kimo Therapy" Poetry Contest, Carol Connell, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Mid August 2018 Standard Any Form Or None" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Fauxcroft Wade Date: 8/17/2018 6:29:00 AM A wonderful piece of work, so deeply profound and heartfelt. A deserved win. Faux Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/20/2018 7:52:00 AM That's very kind of you, Faux, and I so appreciate the comments, my friend! :-)

Susan Gentry Date: 8/15/2018 10:15:00 PM Oh my! Congratulations on your #1 win again! Deservedly so too. Well-written, heartfelt poem of love and giving. :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/16/2018 2:26:00 AM Many kind thank you's, Susan, I'm so happy you enjoyed this one! :-)

Susan Gentry Date: 8/15/2018 9:54:00 PM Congratulations on your #1 win. An expression of love the world needs more of. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/16/2018 2:26:00 AM That's very sweet of you, Susan, thank you so much! :-) <3

Line Gauthier Date: 8/15/2018 4:01:00 PM Wow the best poem on brotherly love I have ever read, Gregory. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/16/2018 2:25:00 AM Wow - thank you SO much, Line, that means so much to me! Blessings! :-) <3

John Hamilton Date: 8/14/2018 10:17:00 AM A beautifully somber write Greg, double honors on this one I see, writing aside, being healthy is a blessing, hoping for the best for your brother, you are good brother as it should be. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/16/2018 2:24:00 AM Very kind of you, my friend, and I so appreciate the kind words and good wishes ... so pleased you liked this one, Bud! :-)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/13/2018 8:55:00 PM Great poem, congrats on a fine win. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 9:21:00 PM Thank you so much, Richard! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/13/2018 7:56:00 PM Greg, I love to see siblings who have a strong loving relationship. This is a beautiful tribute for your brother. Congratulations on your first place win! Wishing you both well, Connie : ) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 9:21:00 PM Thank you so very much, Connie, you are always so kind to me, and so supportive ... it means a great deal! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/13/2018 5:15:00 PM Back with congrats on your richly deserved win, Gregory! Best wishes, Gershon Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 9:20:00 PM Many kind thanks to you, Gershon! :-)

Sandra Haight Date: 8/13/2018 5:09:00 PM Greg, your poem is so beautiful and heartfelt...a brother's deep, unending, and powerful love. Very meaningful to me...my husband is facing this with his younger brother...I know the pain. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 9:19:00 PM Thank you SO much, Sandra, that means a lot to me. My brother and sister would do anything for me, so I do not hesitate to be there for them ... that's what love is about. I hope things work out well with your hubby and his brother - I will put them in my prayers, dear friend. Blessings! :-) <3

Winged Warrior Date: 8/13/2018 4:56:00 PM Family is all we have...love is all we can give...write on bro...great poetic response...congrats! Greg...light & family love...^WW^ Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 9:11:00 PM Thank you so much, ^WW^ - I greatly appreciate it! :-)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/13/2018 2:42:00 PM Congrats for the win with Brian. Very well deserved. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 9:01:00 PM Thank you, Andrea ... much appreciated! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/13/2018 12:56:00 PM Such a touching, heartfelt promise in the last three lines, Gregory. You will be your brother's "bridge over troubled water." Kudos. Gershon Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 9:01:00 PM Thanks so much, Gershon ... siblings are (usually) our longest relationships in life, and my brother and sister and I have always been close. I am so blessed for that. Blessings, friend! :-)

Lyric Man Date: 8/10/2018 9:58:00 PM I felt your tenderness and was touched by your love.. such a great write! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 4:48:00 AM That's very kind of you, LM, thank you! :-)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/10/2018 5:45:00 PM wow, outstanding work on your kimos, GReg. I wish your brother well. Sorry he has fallen on such hard times, but you will be his comfort. You are a very good brother. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/10/2018 6:57:00 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, I'm pleased you like it! He would do the same for me, without question. :-) <3

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/10/2018 7:03:00 AM I believe you would too, this one is heartfelt, and reflects a helpful, kind bard. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/10/2018 6:56:00 PM Thank you so much, Caren ... Love is everything in this life, the only TRUE golden treasure that we have. I would do anything for those I love ... I'm sure you would, too! Blessings! :-) <3