Granted Power, Black Hearts Lie And Steal For Gain
He in darkness walked unholy miles,
with false steps clinging to his golden shoes.
Not without his great wit and clever wiles
plied he evil schemes as his wealth accrues.
The people's man, so his admirers said,
politician that felt their epic pains.
If they knew, sins in his black-heart and head
they would see clearly, evil that so stains.
Given power, he stole from weak and poor
corruption came to him as mother's milk.
With greed and lust he pined for so much more
as is the way of devils and such ilk.
Corruption and politics were his game.
Blind followers gave him both wealth and fame.
Robert J. Lindley, 6-13-2017
Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 108
Note- Sound condemnation of those greedy, corrupt souls that in so-called serving we the people, actually only serve themselves.
Guilt lies with such scheming devils regardless of Party and self-made glowing yet false images...-Tyr
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Dark Oblivion Once Entered Makes No Sound
His soul walked streets of oblivion,
banshee wailing for merciful reprieve.
On broken altars, deep cracked pavilions,
pain laden, refused to properly grieve.
Years long past his bright stars had all fallen,
his love had somehow just melted away.
Some long nights he heard her lost love calling
and only then would he, for his death pray!
Down graveyard street was his home awaiting
lone, fallen tombstone his most cherished guest.
Midnight talks, he and they start debating
which night he should force his eternal rest!
Now silent tombstone rests on fresh turned ground.
Oblivion once entered makes no sound.
Robert J. Lindley, 6-13-2017
Sonnet- ( Love lost and death welcomed)
Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 100
Hit my one hundred word goal without editing and managed to write this, my fourth poem today.. Not celebrating just yet but taking note..
This has been a truly great new day for me... -Tyr
Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 07-01-2017 at 06:51 PM.
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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