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The Ones Who Touched My Heart

* For my children - no one has touched my heart as deeply *

                          ~
    
There ne'er were "perfect" parents -
          We contend the best we can
               Amidst our love's conveyance,
     There remains no flawless plan.

We strive to keep our wee ones safe,
          Hold their hearts until they've grown,
               Yet advised we have to "let them go",
     When they seek new lives, their own.

Their youth is gathered nigh to us,
          Guided in our tightened clasp,
               Too soon, they widen wings to fly,
     And we must then loose our grasp.

But no matter what their journey,
          Or the distance that may grow,
               There's one sweet truth, enduring:
     We will NEVER ... let them go.






Written on September 5, 2021
For the "The One Who Touched My Heart" Poetry Contest
Regina McIntosh, Judge & Sponsor.

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Anthony Biaanco

Date: 10/8/2021 9:47:00 PM

yes

Kira Marie Mccullough

Date: 10/4/2021 8:39:00 AM

Parents are parents forever, no matter how "grown" their children may be. Thank you for a lovely poem!

David Holmes

Date: 9/21/2021 2:05:00 PM

Greg - an absolutely wonderful poem, filled with so much emotion - enjoyed the poem and the photo too. Congratulations on your win David

John Hamilton

Date: 9/18/2021 9:09:00 AM

A beautiful write and true sentiment, deftly composed, congrats on your win G.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/14/2021 7:05:00 PM

Awesome Greg, hearty congrats on your TOP win... God bless... ~ Ani.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/16/2021 12:36:00 AM

Thank you so very kindly, Anitha, I greatly appreciate it! Blessings! :o) <3

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/14/2021 12:00:00 PM

A beautiful and loving tribute to dear family my friend. Beautiful verses, beautiful picture and such an uplifting poem reminding us of those we truly cherish and so very deeply love! A definite fav...God bless..

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/16/2021 12:35:00 AM

Many kind thanks to you, Robert, I so appreciate the wonderful comments. Blessings! :o)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/14/2021 8:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write. So True. Love your last line, "We will NEVER ... let them go." My dad said, you will always be my little girl. I was until he passed. Kids do not understand this until they have their own. Have a great/blessed day..............

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/16/2021 12:34:00 AM

Amen - and well-said, Paula! Thank you so much for the kind comments - blessings! :o) <3

Natasha L Scragg

Date: 9/14/2021 6:47:00 AM

Awe... this is amazing! I'm sure if your children read this, they'll find this very moving. Congratulations on your win. It was such a lovely contest and theme. Well done. (Thumbs up) :-)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/16/2021 12:33:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Natasha, that's very sweet of you - I'm pleased you liked my poem! Blessings! :o) <3

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/14/2021 6:26:00 AM

The best thing in life a child could have is a caring, loving dad. Love your poem Gregory, congratulations on the top spot win… Belle

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/15/2021 10:39:00 PM

Many kind thanks to you, Belle - I so appreciate the wonderful comments! Look at those smiles - how could anyone NOT love those faces? I am so blessed with them, my five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Blessings! :o) <3

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/14/2021 4:43:00 AM

So beautiful lines. Congratulations!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/15/2021 10:37:00 PM

Thanks so much, Christuraj! :o)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/14/2021 4:38:00 AM

I love love love this! So true. God bless you and Congrats on the top win. Love, Gina

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/15/2021 10:37:00 PM

This was such a wonderful surprise, Gina - I don't enter many contests anymore, so it means all the more to me - thank you so very kindly! Blessings! :o) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/6/2021 7:09:00 AM

That's right, Gregory. We never fully let them go! Lovely, moving poem. Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/15/2021 10:35:00 PM

Thanks so much, Janice, I'm pleased you liked it! :o) <3