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(For my beloved big brother, Mike, who is facing a very difficult time ... I love you so much. This is my brother and I at age five and one, respectively - he has always watched out for me, now ... I will watch out for him).

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

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. :)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 : )

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

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

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^

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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