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I'M Always Right Here

(The instructions of this contest were to write lyrics to fit the music of this song) VERSE A Oh I know I promised I'd never leave I'd always stay by your side Tho' Heaven has taken me, Love, please don't grieve For that oath, I still abide I know our nighttime came much too soon But I'll light your dark with the stars and the moon And when you feel alone Just look up to the sky And I'll be right here CHORUS 1 You'll see my smile in faces that greet you You'll know my words in songs that you hear And every time your heart beats I'll be speaking to you In the voice of your soul That I'm always here VERSE B Oh I'll be the sunbeams to kiss warm your cheek The raindrops to wash it if tears start to streak And when you feel alone Just look into your heart And I'll whisper to you That I'm always here CHORUS 2 My gaze will be the eyes of our children My joys will be their laughter and cheer And every time that you blink I'll be winking at you With a message our own That I'm always here VERSE C Oh death can't divide us our love is too strong I'll be here beside you 'til your years grow long And when you close your eyes For the very last time I will rock you to sleep For I'll be right here I love you, my darling, I'm always right here. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "I'm Always Right Here" Poetry Contest, Craig Cornish, Judge & Sponsor.

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/2/2019 7:31:00 PM

It is evident that you know your craft well in this moving poignant poem Greg. I loved this winning poem that rates its high honor. A fave! Congratulations my friend! : ) xxoo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/27/2019 2:25:00 PM

Thank you very much, Connie, I so greatly appreciate that ... I always write lyrics to my own music, not others', so this was a challenge for me, but a very worthwhile and rewarding one. Blessings! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/24/2019 9:18:00 AM

Congrats on your silver medal win, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/24/2019 9:55:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Line!

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/16/2019 4:41:00 PM

As a talented poet and musician, Greg, I can see how you so masterfully addressed this challenge! Beautiful!! Congrats on your podium placement in the contest! Sandra <3 ;)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/24/2019 9:54:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Sandra, I thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/16/2019 4:29:00 PM

Very beautiful lyrics that compliment the song so well, Greg! Congrats on your win! :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/24/2019 9:54:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Laura, I'm so happy you enjoyed my Lyrics ... I am a songwriter, but I always write the words first, and have never collaborated, other than on production of the recordings, so this was a fun project. Blessings! :-) <3

Eve Roper

Date: 3/16/2019 3:32:00 PM

Greg, this is so beautiful, congratulations on your winning placement. Hugs Eve ~`*

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/24/2019 9:51:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Eve, thank you so much, my friend! Blessings! :-) <3

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/16/2019 3:04:00 PM

I also played the music along with your beautiful lyrics, Greg. This is perfectly written and believe me I know it's not easy to match word to melody! Congrats to you !!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/24/2019 9:49:00 AM

Oh, that's so kind of you, Carrie, and I so appreciate the kind words you've written here, and so pleased you enjoyed my Lyrics! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Craig Cornish

Date: 3/16/2019 3:04:00 PM

Interesting that the best of the newest and the "old guard" often meet in my contests and I'm honored for both--wonderfully done! Your excellence is now becoming expected!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/24/2019 9:48:00 AM

This made my week, Craig - this is a first for me, writing lyrics to someone else's music, so it was a real challenge, but one that I enjoyed thoroughly! These are the vehicles for real growth and improvement as writers, and I so appreciate that you found this worthy of such high placement. Many thanks, my friend! :-)

Wendy Watson

Date: 3/13/2019 3:21:00 PM

Hello Greg Just to let you know that I really enjoyed singing along with these lyrics which fit the beautiful tune so well. All the best Wendy

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2019 9:11:00 PM

(2) ... I started writing poetry because my producer thought it would improve my lyrics ... I believe she was correct! Blessings! :-) <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2019 9:10:00 PM

Thank you so much, Wendy, I greatly appreciate the kind comments! I've only been writing poetry for two years, (when I joined The Soup), but I've been writing and selling songs since I was a teenager, so it comes a bit more naturally. I am recording an album for Hollywood Records right now, (under my moniker Bahku) ...

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/13/2019 9:10:00 PM

(2) ... I started writing poetry because my producer thought it would improve my lyrics ... I believe she was correct! Blessings! :-) <3