Gregory Richard Barden Poet Quatrain

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The Ones Who Touched My Heart

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

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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 Bianco October 8, 2021 at 9:47 PM yes

Kira Marie Mccullough October 4, 2021 at 8:39 AM Parents are parents forever, no matter how "grown" their children may be. Thank you for a lovely poem!

David Holmes September 21, 2021 at 2:05 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 September 18, 2021 at 9:09 AM A beautiful write and true sentiment, deftly composed, congrats on your win G.

Anitha Jayasankar September 14, 2021 at 7:05 PM Awesome Greg, hearty congrats on your TOP win... God bless... ~ Ani. Gregory Richard Barden September 16, 2021 at 12:36 AM Thank you so very kindly, Anitha, I greatly appreciate it! Blessings! :o) <3

Robert Lindley September 14, 2021 at 12:00 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 September 16, 2021 at 12:35 AM Many kind thanks to you, Robert, I so appreciate the wonderful comments. Blessings! :o)

Paula Goldsmith September 14, 2021 at 8:23 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 September 16, 2021 at 12:34 AM Amen - and well-said, Paula! Thank you so much for the kind comments - blessings! :o) <3

Natasha L Scragg September 14, 2021 at 6:47 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 September 16, 2021 at 12:33 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 September 14, 2021 at 6:26 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 September 15, 2021 at 10:39 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 September 14, 2021 at 4:43 AM So beautiful lines. Congratulations! Gregory Richard Barden September 15, 2021 at 10:37 PM Thanks so much, Christuraj! :o)

Regina Mcintosh September 14, 2021 at 4:38 AM I love love love this! So true. God bless you and Congrats on the top win. Love, Gina Gregory Richard Barden September 15, 2021 at 10:37 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 September 6, 2021 at 7:09 AM That's right, Gregory. We never fully let them go! Lovely, moving poem. Janice Gregory Richard Barden September 15, 2021 at 10:35 PM Thanks so much, Janice, I'm pleased you liked it! :o) <3

Paulette Calasibetta September 5, 2021 at 2:22 PM A beautiful tribute to family and the gift of "roots and wings"..... Good luck in the contest. Paulette Gregory Richard Barden September 15, 2021 at 10:35 PM Thank you so kindly, Paulette, much appreciated! :o) <3