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 so lovely ... well said !!!
ReplyDeleteoh this is so true, I see my Rachel like this with her godbrothers and sisters
ReplyDeletesmiles..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...
ReplyDeleteMargaret, 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartwarming post :) very smile-inducing
ReplyDeleteGood one, apt pictures...
ReplyDeleteone day I imagine he'll return the favor. lovely verse.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderfully sweet and tender write Margaret--I enjoyed this a bunch
ReplyDeleteSuch 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.
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteIt's sweet enough to make me wish my kids got along that well.
ReplyDelete'She guards her brother with ancient eyes...'- ah, that very line is excellent... what a wonderful relationship they have... i enjoyed it... thanks... smiles...
ReplyDeleteThese special bonds make special people, and warriors. Lovely, Margaret!
ReplyDeletegreat pictures and it is so heartwarming....
ReplyDeleteYou called it right Margaret--a picture says a thousand words and yours with your words are absolutely perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely combination of life as you have experienced it and the precious photos as illustration.
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! I like it short and sweet, and your photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so sweet...I got a little teary...and your photos again, wow.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThe 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!
ReplyDeleteYes. No more words are needed. There is such sweetness and beauty here.
ReplyDeletePerfect just as it is! What a wonderful big sis!
ReplyDeleteMargaret, 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 :)
ReplyDeletethis is so sweet and charming and delightful, Margaret! absolutely no need to go into more detail. and the photographs are precious!
ReplyDeletethank you for participating at Poetry Jam!
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