My new poems written for the Creative Writing Forum.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Hold My Loving Hand Gently In Your Hand



Hold my loving hand gently in your hand
as refreshing rain upon parched land,
may fate grant our future plan-
A life thus joined to bring great relief,
in a gift granted by faith in God and belief!

As I race within our fast moving dance,
eternal love granted sets this deep romance-
Among our many blessed treasures,
is our son we love bringing such pleasure!

Hold my loving hand gently in your hand
as refreshing rain upon parched land,
may fate grant our future plan-
A life thus joined to bring great relief,
in a gift granted by faith in God and belief!

Robert J. Lindley, 06-06-2015

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

A dark one for the kiddies to think about.. -Tyr



So Fleet, The Monster's Retreat


It manifested a dark form surprising
great fear in my heart thus rising
Resting against the mirror stand
ghastly in color, with deformed hand
Something bad did then seem amiss
this creature strayed from the abyss
Invading my secluded and small room
reeking of vilest stench and doom
I flinched back as it read my mind
probing with deceit and curses unkind
Curses, the accusations of its soul
pain inflicted was real, took a toll
My desire was to fall down and cry
Yet I firmly stood not knowing why
Closer it eased to touch my face
heart almost burst as it did so race
Suddenly light charged into the scene
brightness showed a face so very mean
Next a cry as light touched its skin
gone in a flash, never seen again
I fell back sick and soaked in fear
its darkness still felt far too near
All lights I then swiftly turned on
just to make sure the beast had gone
There where it stood was a black spot
clean it up then I would dare not
Next morn the spot was glowing there
A reminder of the night's ghostly scare

Robert J. Lindley

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Poetry, Lost In My Thoughts

I write my poems in a deep thought
with the pain my life dearly bought
Lost,listening to a vanishing muse
this world's whispers I often use!

Words given by ancient gnarly trees
echoes embraced from tumbling seas
Sounds of silence in forested glen
far away from greed and wiles of men

Cry from distant star or cold stone
shadows dancing by moonlight shown
Fleeting grabs at moments of serenity
promising future gift of infinity

I am giant tree reaching to the sky
spreading my limbs out and so high
Mirror of Life's fantastic desires
a creature cast from heavenly fires

I write my poems in a deep thought
with the pain my life dearly bought
Lost,listening to a vanishing muse
this world's whispers I often use!

Imagination brings sweet words to ink
volleys from ship impossible to sink
Heart beaten into indestructible bell
Sounding red rose,eating its smell

I am a river,flooding poetic page
servant of Nature,slave to my sage
Erupting volcano spewing heated ash
darkness that dares to live to smash

The great joy of seeing a newborn son
elation of finishing a marathon run
Memories of dancing in pouring rain
blessing of finding lost love again

I write my poems in a deep thought
with the pain my life dearly bought
Lost,listening to a vanishing muse
this world's whispers I often use!

Robert J. Lindley, 05-27-2015

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Miracle Salvos Of Thunder's Applause


Above the famished sky
Hungry for the death of sorrow
desperate prayer uttered begging to die,
A storm in which clouds clash and borrow
lightning to burn deep dark regret
of life and hope our souls must forget-
Miracle salvos of thunder's applause
seals the deal and plunders precious cause,
as two defeated hearts ask why!

No airy spirits dare to intervene,
upon the mystic storm and lost love scene!


Robert J. Lindley , 06-06-2015

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

A Look In

For all I ever once was
all I ever want to be
fleeting mists
and rising fogs in morn
sunset views triumphant;
rest deep inside of me
shadows of a spirit
cold, stark in reality.

Robert J. Lindley,
March 11, 1976

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Let This, Our Hearts Save

In such dreams no light is shone,
When this, our life, is done,
And these, our days, are gone
We look back for the fun
As shadows cross the blue moon:
Again we may find loves of the past,
Hearts not mended too soon
Shadow ships sailing at full mast!

And memories seeking the light,
Dances upon a new shore,
Starlight in the calm night
Serenity forgiving forevermore!

Of all the good and sad this life gave
Let this, grace and honor, our hearts save!



Robert J. Lindley, 07-02-2015

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

The Darkness Comes, Revelation Part One



The sky opened to a new cascade
a revolution in discord came down
Crystals shattered then remade
all cried, even the jolly clown

A great sword cut all the land
spirits rush forth in dark display
Only the strong took a stand
so easily were they swept away

What difference was death and life
earth had no meaningful replies
Each cut with twist of the knife
sent more pain before victim dies

Revelation,time had now brought on
this blackness seeped in sin
Pain lay under every unturned stone
cursed , were the souls of men

Angel of vengeance then rode forth
fire blazing from his dark eyes
This the prophecy of the far North
of plagues falling from the skies

Dying swiftly became a new relief
disease came forth in each wave
Useless were these pagan beliefs
only sweet death now could save

Yet far worse loomed just ahead
greater misery on a train was there
Such that was better off to be dead
torment spread and ruled everywhere

Down roaring tracks the evil a'coming
echoes sounded of the deepest of doom
Futile those that set out a'running
for darkness found every known room

Robert Lindley
August, 1989

note: Another poem from my private journal.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Five Dark Devils

The last was deeper than the first
he for blood always ravenously thirst
Every cry was for innocent to die
demanded I give it my best try

The fourth came in like a lion
swore my soul was then dyin'
Promised relief if I but retreat
into his cold, dark cave to eat

Third was as slippery as an eel
his every dark sin I would feel
When I refused his every dark wish
made me eat raw meat from a dish

Second, a dancing ghost was he
forced me to laugh and lie by three
Every morn my head felt like lead
as he tossed me out of my bed

First was worst of the bad lot
burned my heart and all I got
Stayed until he was forced out
left with a boom and mighty shout

Five dark devils did torture me
each kept me from living free
All eventually had to fly on away
for light told them not to stay

Robert Lindley, Sept 14th 1980

note: Another from my private journal. Written just after I overcame a bad spell.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

No More Stones


No more stones,my dinner plate is full
my teeth broken on that hardened heart
Broken,the heavy chain you loved to pull
dead,the horse that dragged your evil cart

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this damn misery- meal that you made

No more rocks, I am much wiser and older
I see pitch black upon your angel wings
I need a sweet companion just to hold her
with fiery spirit that makes my soul sing

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this damn misery- meal that you made

No more cuts, the knife is getting dull
waves of blues eat deep into my brain
Holes you drilled into my sleeping skull
birth dark echoes with each aching pain

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this damn misery- meal that you made

No more stabs, the kind you do so well
secrets we shared call out but I refuse
Tender were kisses and sweet your smell
now darkness looms,one I did not choose

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this damn misery- meal that you made

No more cries,cries for your sweet love
now fire burns hot,in this living Hell
Mercy arrived today,came from far above
told me,see her as dust in a dry well

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this damn misery- meal that you made

No more shouts,soft words decorating you
songs I wrote,in praise of your romance
Foolish me,gave you more than your due
wrapped in love,so deep in a blind trance

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this damn misery- meal that you made

No more stones,my dinner plate is full
my teeth broken on that hardened heart
Broken,the heavy chain you loved to pull
dead,the horse that dragged your evil cart

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this damn misery- meal that you made

Robert J. Lindley, 05-19-2015 (previous-1976)

Note: Rewrite from memory of a poem my ex-wife burned decades ago.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Waking To The Call Of A Mockingbird


I woke to the call of a mockingbird
soft,gentle racing notes I heard
A wandering visitor in our tall oak
to me he displayed life and spoke

My window up, catch morn's cool wind
gave sight of my great singing friend
A cheerful fellow was this sweet bird
laughter and joy in his every word

Soon joined by his beautiful mate
perhaps on a fantastic morning date
They sang to me for a long spell
then flew on down the pasture trail

Next a pair of squirrels raced about
chattering so loud it seemed a shout
Bushy tails flying up our oak tree
A Nature scene that so pleased me

Rooster crowed,was over an hour late
more of that,he may end up on a plate
A great day was the promise to be had
having enjoyed the scene I was so glad

Songs that a happy mockingbird sings
treasure fit for the mightiest kings
Waking to such a majestic melodic call
in our red oak so straight and tall
Fine blessing many wish that they had
a memory cherished by this lucky lad

Robert J. Lindley 05-29-2015

Note: Poem was written from the memories of my childhood on
the farm. My father's favorite bird was the mockingbird.
As one would sing the other bird's songs,he would tell us which
bird they were mocking. Such a joyful memory for me!

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Shining Gods Of Poisoned Seas

How utterly useless are the sincere Pleas
to the shining Gods of poisoned seas
Words sent forth on a great ray of Hope
find blank images in an empty scope
Longings so in tune to vanities of Man
greed and lusts in each wishful plan
Dark desires in each and every Request
selfish wants for only the very best

How vain are man's deepest dark Desires
evil wrapped in armor in raging fires
Deeds hidden from the scourging of Light
oft carried out by messengers at night
Evil that lingers as it eats the Host
preparing the victim for coming roast
Tortured cries that will only this Seal
sad food for a famished beast's meal

How utterly useless are the sincere Pleas
to the shining Gods of poisoned seas!

Robert J. Lindley, 06-10-2015

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

A Cry For Great Relief


Can not write about lost hope just now
when cheer meets me with morning sun
Rays of applause force me to take a bow
stiffen my resolve and not dare to run
What of the coming night screams made
or heart's pain from an untimely death
Have given all, nothing left to trade
as solemn grief demands my last breath

Nay! Hope rests on distant fairest hill
celebration just waiting for my life
Testament to sacred faith and hope's will
no cuts from this overused broken knife
Spirit awaits another gift Heaven sent
medicine for the sad and wailing heart
All earthly treasures given but not spent
new life granted for another blessed start

One Hope, cast into the hot molding flames
fire created to burn away eating pain
All love and joys arriving with new names
rebirth of the Soul from the dark stain

Robert J. Lindley, 06 -20- 2015

Note:Written for a contest. I may even actually enter it.....-Tyr

[LongTermGuy]

"I WRITE TO SURVIVE"

`I write to hold onto the dreams that my foolish mind once believed
Could bring me to the light away from the world of the shunned
That fills me with sorrow yet sucks the breath from my body
The light from my eyes, my soul from my being to bring others
The joy that I cry for.

I write to release the years of hate building within my chest
That makes me feel like there are bricks upon bricks on my heart
To help me know that your abandonment will not bring me to me knees
To help me remember that I can move past your violation
And one day give a little smile just for my hearts content
Instead of the worlds greedy nature to make me conform
I write to get away from the pain
from his drunken leers
from her screams
from their tauntings
from my own self hate
I write to release the pain that builds in my chest
That even now consticts my throat
As the tears flow
And the sobs bubble up in my throat

I write to forget how they make me feel worthless and lost
That I can't even look myself in the mirror without feeling ashamed
I write because I can't even lie and say I'm beautiful
I write because I can't look myself in the eye and say that I love myself
I write because I have no one to talk to
I write because I'm scared I'll hurt myself
I write because I feel lost and alone
I write for release
I write to survive the world and my own demons that fight to destroy me
I need to write to survive or I know that I won't make it out alive`

by-- Wethnie

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Whisper Softly To Me Again As You Fade

No more stones, my dinner plate is too full
my teeth broken on that hardened black heart
Broke, heavy iron chain you loved to pull
dead, tired old horse that dragged your evil cart

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more rocks, I am wise and older
I see pitch black upon your angel wings
I need sweet companion just to hold her
spirit that makes my soul feel as it sings

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more deep cuts, your knife is getting dull
waves of blues eat deeper into my brain
Holes you drilled into this tired sleeping skull
birthed dark echoes with each sharp aching pain

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more stabs, wicked kind you do so well
secrets we shared call out but I refuse
Tender were kisses and sweeter your smell
now darkness looms forth, one I did not choose

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more crying, sad cries for your sweet love
now fire burns hot, in this living Hell
Mercy arrived today, from far above
told me, see her as dust in a dry well

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more shouts, soft words decorating you
songs I wrote, in praise of our deep romance
Foolish me, gave you much more than your due
wrapped in love,so deep in a blind trance

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more stones, my dinner plate is too full
my teeth broken on that hardened black heart
Broke, heavy iron chain you loved to pull
dead, tired old horse that dragged your evil cart

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

Robert J. Lindley, 05-19-2015 (previous-1976)
edited and re-titled today, 2-20-2017

Note: Rewrite from memory of a poem my ex-wife burned decades ago.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

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Whisper Softly To Me Again As You Fade

No more stones, my dinner plate is too full
my teeth broken on that hardened black heart
Broke, heavy iron chain you loved to pull
dead, tired old horse that dragged your evil cart

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more rocks, I am wise and older
I see pitch black upon your angel wings
I need sweet companion just to hold her
spirit that makes my soul feel as it sings

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more deep cuts, your knife is getting dull
waves of blues eat deeper into my brain
Holes you drilled into this tired sleeping skull
birthed dark echoes with each sharp aching pain

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more stabs, wicked kind you do so well
secrets we shared call out but I refuse
Tender were kisses and sweeter your smell
now darkness looms forth, one I did not choose

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more crying, sad cries for your sweet love
now fire burns hot, in this living Hell
Mercy arrived today, from far above
told me, see her as dust in a dry well

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more shouts, soft words decorating you
songs I wrote, in praise of our deep romance
Foolish me, gave you much more than your due
wrapped in love,so deep in a blind trance

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

No more stones, my dinner plate is too full
my teeth broken on that hardened black heart
Broke, heavy iron chain you loved to pull
dead, tired old horse that dragged your evil cart

Whisper softly to me again as you fade
from this misery-meal your deceptions made

Robert J. Lindley, 05-19-2015 (previous-1976)
edited and re-titled today, 2-20-2017

Note: Rewrite from memory of a poem my ex-wife burned decades ago.

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New version in ten syllable verses.. 12-12-2017--Tyr

Whisper Soft To Me Again As You Fade

No more stones, my dinner plate is too full
my teeth broken on that hardened black heart.
Broke, heavy iron chain you loved to pull
dead, tired old horse that dragged your evil cart.

Whisper soft to me again as you fade
from misery-meal your deceptions made.

No more rocks, I am wiser and older
I see pitch black upon your angel wings.
I need sweet companion, just to hold her
spirit that made my soul feel as it sings.

Whisper soft to me again as you fade
from misery-meal your deceptions made.

No more deep cuts, your knife is getting dull
waves of blues eat deeper into my brain.
Holes you drilled into this tired sleeping skull
birthed dark echoes with each sharp aching pain.

Whisper soft to me again as you fade
from misery-meal your deceptions made.

No more stabs, wicked kind you do so well
secrets we shared, call out but I refuse.
Tender were kisses and sweeter your smell
now darkness looms forth, one I did not choose.

Whisper soft to me again as you fade
from misery-meal your deceptions made.

No more crying, sad cries for your sweet love
now fire burns hot, in this living Hell.
Mercy arrived today, from far above
declaring, she is dust in a dry well.

Whisper soft to me again as you fade
from misery-meal your deceptions made.

No more shouts, soft words decorating you
songs I wrote, in praise of our deep romance.
Foolish me, gave you much more than your due
wrapped in love, so deep in that blind trance.

Whisper soft to me again as you fade
from misery-meal your deceptions made.

No more stones, my dinner plate is too full
my teeth broken on that hardened black heart.
Broke, heavy iron chain you loved to pull
dead, tired old horse that dragged your evil cart.

Whisper soft to me again as you fade
from misery-meal your deceptions made.

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In process of composing, storing here now, to be sure it is not lost as has happened before! .. Tyr


The Night Rudolph and Santa's Sled Got Stuck

Twas' night before Christmas, Santa's sleigh was hard stuck
but Christmas was saved by farmer Ted's mule, Ole Buck.
With Rudolph exhausted, his nose still shining bright red
team pulls hard, to deliver while kids sleep in bed!

Bad blizzard had caught Santa and his famous team
In fear reindeer cried, all was lost or so it seem
Rushing, Santa landed in a snowbank that night
his sleigh sinking deep, O' what a frightening sight!

Santa yelled, "come on, we have to get this sleigh free"
For all the world's children depend on you and me!
An hour of pulling, the reindeer at greatest strain
all to no avail, for not a foot could they gain!

Just then Rudolph breaking down, let out loudest scream
"Please, please help us, frëe dearest Santa's Christmas team"
Ole buck, had heard through all that blizzard howling wind
started braying loud for his master to help send!

Farmer Ted bolted up, screeching screams he now heard
through fierce howling winds, he caught Rudolph's pleading words.
"Help, help, for the children and Christmas set us free"
"All will be lost, no gifts will be under each tree"!

In a flash out the door, to Buck's red barn he raced
For to let Santa down now, he would be disgraced!
Old buck was willing and ready, eager to go
Out they ran in the blizzard wading the deep snow!

Round the bend, far away upon the giant hill
they saw Santa's hard stuck sleigh, O' what a great thrill
Once there, they heard all the reindeer this loudly cheer
Hurrah, we are saved, for Christmas is saved this year!

With ole Buck hitched fast to Santa's stuck Christmas sleigh
Buck and reindeer pulled, with Rudolph leading the way
Santa cried, "free us, deliveries we must make"
"Free us this snowy Christmas night for goodness sake"!

With a hard grunt and a huge and mighty strong yank
Santa's sleigh was freed, and they had Ole Buck to thank!
Farmer Ted, gave all some warm chocolate to drink
Buck the mule had saved all, who such would ever think?

Santa then gave his blessings, thanking one and all
saying, off we must fly, finish Christmas night's haul!
With that said and a hearty and thankful goodbye
Away they rose into that blizzard snowing sky!

Farmer Ted walked Ole Buck back to this red barn
Many have cried, this was all just a Christmas yarn
That is until they go there and this they do find
Sign Santa left, - " Here Ole Buck saved my fat behind"!

Robert J. Lindley, 12-22-2017

I wrote this today, both for Christmas, all its eager children and for my son's eleventh birthday tomorrow.
Going to print it out and give it as another present to him that I so love with my all!!! -Tyr