Gregory Richard Barden Poet Quatrain

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still the one

* Today would’ve been their 78th anniversary - they made it to 70, and Dad was happily lucid that day. When I wrote this I had no idea how quickly this day would come. I miss them so much - Happy Heavenly Anniversary, Mom and Dad - I love you and miss you. *
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my dearest Dad and Mom, I must
    place pen to page before it’s dust
      and tell you, ‘fore the years wind on -
  I dread the day you could be gone

your fading bodies speak their tales
    of passing time while growing frail
      and yet, the worst of aging’s signs -
  the dimming fog of brilliant minds

your sinews strained for my behest
    to make my life so full and blessed
      and now some mem’ries disappear
  while you leave slowly, year-by-year

I see some precious moments drain
    now gone for good - like weep in rain
      but still, your love is strong and wise
  it shimmers, deep, in both your eyes

I know that when I see those sparks
    your love will shine through any dark
      amidst the joys, and yes, some tears
  true soulmates - seven tens of years

there's no gift greater, man and wife
    than sharing dreams thru all your life
      to have true love that's next-to-none
  right there beside you, moon and sun

so, please don’t fret the fearful things
    I'm here for you - whate'er life brings
      you both worked hard to raise me right
  now I will shine you through the night

thus, as you did when I was born
    should Gabriel blow his final horn -
      I'll snug you in my arms, to keep ...
  and rock you 'til you're fast … asleep.





~ POETRY AGAINST POVERTY ~

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