Thursday, January 24, 2013

Poetry Jam "The Guardian"


The Guardian

She guards her brother
with ancient eyes,

selfless in her quest
she'd break all the rules
to keep him safe.

'Tis a woman's heart
that beats so young

within her breast,
a warrior queen,
steadfast and oh, so true.

By Margaret Bednar, January 24, 2013



 This is for "Poetry Jam - Breaking the rules".  I tried going into more detail, but it seemed to ruin the sweetness of it.


24 comments:

Amrit Sinha said...

This is so lovely ... well said !!!

LLM Calling said...

oh this is so true, I see my Rachel like this with her godbrothers and sisters

Brian Miller said...

smiles..that is a beautiful thing...the protectiveness of her brother...great pictures of her as well...a warrioress in the making...think of how she will one day be with her family...

Mary said...

Margaret, this is very sweet. I think it is fine as is. You don't need any more detail to make your fine point. I appreciate the tightness in your poem!

Optimistic Existentialist said...

What a heartwarming post :) very smile-inducing

WE said...

Good one, apt pictures...

RMP said...

one day I imagine he'll return the favor. lovely verse.

Audrey Howitt aka Divalounger said...

This is a wonderfully sweet and tender write Margaret--I enjoyed this a bunch

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful children and beautiful pictures. I did not realize that you had six! Congrats. A lovely poem too - I was also very protective of my brother when young - though we also fought terribly. (Ha.) But it is a special love. k.

Myrna R. said...

Oh this is so sweet and beautiful _both the poem and the pictures. I'm an only child and always wonde what it's like to have a sibling.

Alice Audrey said...

It's sweet enough to make me wish my kids got along that well.

kelvin s.m. said...

'She guards her brother with ancient eyes...'- ah, that very line is excellent... what a wonderful relationship they have... i enjoyed it... thanks... smiles...

ninotaziz said...

These special bonds make special people, and warriors. Lovely, Margaret!

Sreeja said...

great pictures and it is so heartwarming....

Sarav said...

You called it right Margaret--a picture says a thousand words and yours with your words are absolutely perfect :-)

Helen said...

Lovely combination of life as you have experienced it and the precious photos as illustration.

Lolamouse said...

This is so lovely! I like it short and sweet, and your photos are amazing!

Jennifer Wagner said...

Oh this is so sweet...I got a little teary...and your photos again, wow.

Peggy said...

I feel like I am just repeating the other comments here but truly this is such a loving and lovely tribute--and the photos just make the whole presentation sing. Wow.

Susan Lindquist said...

The protectiveness of mother for children and siblings for each other is such a strong urge ... whata beautiful celebration of your daughter's love for her brother! Pictures make it perfect!

Mary Ann Potter said...

Yes. No more words are needed. There is such sweetness and beauty here.

Unknown said...

Perfect just as it is! What a wonderful big sis!

forgetmenot said...

Margaret, I have so missed viewing your wonderful work, but I just haven't had the time to do a lot of "blog hopping". I love this post--beautiful photos to accompany lovely words. Your new profile pic is "gorgeous", and I love the description of your husband "calm captain"! I'll be back much more often. Mickie :)

Anonymous said...

this is so sweet and charming and delightful, Margaret! absolutely no need to go into more detail. and the photographs are precious!

thank you for participating at Poetry Jam!