Love Lock

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** This photo was taken when my three kids and I were reunited last summer ... it had been 23 years since I last held all of my children at the same time, and as you can see, I had a death grip on them, lol ... you can barely see the head of my youngest under all those arms, the poor girl being squashed! Many tears were shed that day ... WONDERFUL tears of joy! **

My precious children, grown or small, How blessed I am to have you all. No barter, gold, or diamonds rare, Can ever pluck you from my care. No family's perfect, that's for sure, But love like ours will yet endure. Divergent forces wrenched us apart, Still we stayed united in our hearts. To laud you safe from hurts and harms, I'll lock you, captive, in my arms ... And naught but time will loose my hold, For love's stead purchase can't be sold.

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Darren White

Date: 5/27/2017 11:13:00 PM

That reunion, it already made me emotional before, I feel it deep inside. And every poem you write about it gives me that same feeling, and it makes me smile

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/12/2017 10:20:00 PM

Thank you, Darren ... it was the best moment of my life, and such a tease, cuz I want so much more time with them! Soon, I hope! ;-)

John Hamilton

Date: 5/27/2017 3:18:00 PM

Wonderful write Greg, I feel the warmth and joy in this, nothing like a parents love!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/27/2017 7:23:00 PM

Thanks so much, John - my children have made my sorry soul worthwhile, and there's nothing more precious to me. Appreciate the kind words, my friend!