Gregory Richard Barden Poet Kimo

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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).

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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 August 17, 2018 at 6:29 AM A wonderful piece of work, so deeply profound and heartfelt. A deserved win. Faux Gregory Richard Barden August 20, 2018 at 7:52 AM That's very kind of you, Faux, and I so appreciate the comments, my friend! :-)

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

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

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

John Hamilton August 14, 2018 at 10:17 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 August 16, 2018 at 2:24 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 August 13, 2018 at 8:55 PM Great poem, congrats on a fine win. Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 9:21 PM Thank you so much, Richard! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong August 13, 2018 at 7:56 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 August 13, 2018 at 9:21 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 August 13, 2018 at 5:15 PM Back with congrats on your richly deserved win, Gregory! Best wishes, Gershon Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 9:20 PM Many kind thanks to you, Gershon! :-)

Sandra Haight August 13, 2018 at 5:09 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 August 13, 2018 at 9:19 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 August 13, 2018 at 4:56 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 August 13, 2018 at 9:11 PM Thank you so much, ^WW^ - I greatly appreciate it! :-)

Andrea Dietrich August 13, 2018 at 2:42 PM Congrats for the win with Brian. Very well deserved. Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 9:01 PM Thank you, Andrea ... much appreciated! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf August 13, 2018 at 12:56 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 August 13, 2018 at 9:01 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 August 10, 2018 at 9:58 PM I felt your tenderness and was touched by your love.. such a great write! Gregory Richard Barden August 13, 2018 at 4:48 AM That's very kind of you, LM, thank you! :-)

Andrea Dietrich August 10, 2018 at 5:45 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 August 10, 2018 at 6:57 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, I'm pleased you like it! He would do the same for me, without question. :-) <3

Caren Krutsinger August 10, 2018 at 7:03 AM I believe you would too, this one is heartfelt, and reflects a helpful, kind bard. Gregory Richard Barden August 10, 2018 at 6:56 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