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    Woke up. Could not go back to sleep. So I wrote this dark piece.--Tyr


    poet's notes

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-01-2017

    (nightmares, monsters and this evil world's other dark gifts)
    rhyme-(12/12)

    Ravenous Wolf Will Not Thy Appetite Thee Sate

    sate-
    sate1
    sat/
    verb
    verb: Sate; 3rd person present: Sates; past tense: Sated; past participle: Sated; gerund or present participle: Sating

    satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full.
    "sate your appetite at the resort's restaurant"
    supply (someone) with as much as or more of something than is desired or can be managed.


    Ravenous Wolf, Will Not Thy Appetite Thee Sate

    Monster, from what black demonic lair, does thee hail
    with thy razor claws and malignant odor smell?
    Deafening, thy blasting that fear inducing sound
    racing up from thy beastly estate underground!

    Ravenous wolf, will not thy appetite thee sate
    with thy piercing fangs buried deep in this dream state?

    Monster, when will thee tire of this sad, morbid game
    gnash and rip me to shreds, erase my cursed name?
    Come now my foe. Let us fight just this one last fight
    finally, thy wicked hide, i can burn this night!

    Ravenous wolf, will not thy appetite thee sate
    with thy piercing fangs buried deep in this dream state?

    Monster, thee hast lost, when thy fear holds no power
    for this night, thy defeat comes in the midnight hour.
    Will thy evil howls turn into screams of defeat
    as thy crushed carcass lays at this true victor's feet?

    Ravenous wolf, will not thy appetite thee sate
    with thy piercing fangs buried deep in this dream state?

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-01-2017
    Rhyme-(12/12)

    sate-
    sate1
    sat/
    verb
    verb: Sate; 3rd person present: Sates; past tense: Sated; past participle: Sated; gerund or present participle: Sating

    satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full.
    "sate your appetite at the resort's restaurant"
    supply (someone) with as much as or more of something than is desired or can be managed.

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    Rascal, A Vagabond, A Thief Seeking - Amens!

    I went into a dark room to pay for my sins
    rascal, a vagabond, a thief seeking - Amens!
    I dwelt there, lost fool still in disgraceful disguise
    truth can not be denied, word to the wise!

    Without gleaming mornings, noon-times or clear, bright nights
    flashes in ice-cold darkness, revealed monstrous sights.
    Hands chained, I walked barefoot upon broken glass
    I prayed for dawns and walks on soft green grass!

    Years flew by, rescue seemed an impossible dream
    hands tied, I could write no words to my soul redeem
    There were far more deep cuts than those upon bare feet
    for each night, dark monsters I had to greet!

    I went into a dark room to pay for my sins
    a rascal, a vagabond, thief seeking - Amens!
    If ever you find yourself in such a bad mess
    best to hit your knees and your wickedness confess!

    R.J. Lindley,
    April 9th, 1973
    Rhyme - Subject, (A dark path once raced.)

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    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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    Robert,

    I love this poem "I Pray for Mercy and a Tally Not Too Precise"! You put into words some general thoughts I have ever had. In the end, we all need to pray more for mercy than for justice. We always underestimate how much we're more in need of the mercy.

    Russ


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    Today, I felt like composing a second and a third sonnet..
    Hope you may enjoy these poems written in a more classic way.-Tyr


    Thy Kindness And Mercy Shall Forever Prevail


    Against light of a thousand moons thy face outshines
    gleaming bright stars and night sky's brilliant glow.
    Thou art sad heart's feast, upon thy love lost soul dines
    with man's well soothed spirit racing in tow.

    Standing in earth's darkness, you destroy blackened hues
    in perfect harmony thy voice rewards.
    With peace, joy and hope asking no repayment dues
    thou art true love sang by the olden bards.

    Against the massive plights of vilest earthen ills
    thy gentle touch gifts healing relief.
    In thy denying pain of Hades wicked wills
    man may find again life saving belief.

    Against dreaded death's long, painful and darkest veil
    Thy kindness and mercy shall forever prevail.
    Robert J. Lindley, 11-19-2016

    Sonnet- Lin 12,10
    Word count-112


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    I Pray For Mercy And A Tally Not Too Precise


    When years of my life are measured for next realm's path,
    I pray dear mercy and blind eye to youthful deeds.
    I did so sin, in my rage and black-hearted wrath,
    sought icy cold beer seeking time to sow wild seeds.

    What man can claim meekness and good all his life long,
    walking in peace and aiding those so much weaker
    Then, I danced jubilantly to love in song
    fool long ago, was only a pleasure seeker!

    Now facing fleeting Time and Fate's loud ticking clock
    THIS WEEPING SOUL PRAYS FOR MERCY SWEET AND DIVINE
    Once proud of both my fists, hammers as hard as rock
    now I know it was all soft, as rot on the vine.

    When life is judged for entry into paradise
    I pray for mercy and a tally not too precise!

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-19-2016

    Sonnet form, Lin 12/12
    136 words


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    Written for my Poem a day thread....-Tyr
    Ecclesiastes 10:2 - A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but a foolish man's heart directs him to the left.
    Wise men don't need advice, and fools won't take it - Ben Franklin
    "It's not how you start, it's how you finish."

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    If Breaking Form, Enjoy Taking That Chance

    When you write your words, hell just let 'em flow
    open heart and mind, speak plain as honest Joe.
    Let pen, ink and muse dance and soundly jell
    even should it wake to crack somebody's shell.

    And should you find, moments of fearful doubt
    reach in deeper and just let it all fly out.
    There is power in truth, ripped from one's heart
    helping others to know, sets us apart.

    Poets should first sing well and then gaily dance
    if breaking form, enjoy taking that chance.
    For rebelling has helped poetry grow
    gifts are not all tied with bright ribbon and bow.

    Be of good cheer, hold on to life's great gift
    Oft greatest, is to other lives so uplift.

    R. J. Lindley,
    Sept, 12th ,1987

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    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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    Deep Within Love's Soft Veils

    Walk, this new path with me-
    Within dawn's beckoning new lights,
    Where Spring's new flowers grow,
    Cool days wandering into nights,
    Long before the cold winter snows.

    Walk, this new path with me-
    From loneliness to love's great gift,
    Sweet words and softer touch,
    Wading into streams that uplift,
    While in love, dare we ask this much?

    Walk, this new path with me-
    Through flowing years and our great lives,
    In passion's deep abyss,
    content, where each loving heart thrives,
    sealed with, bright new morn's gentle kiss.

    Walk, this new path with me-
    Within dawn's beckoning new lights,
    Where Spring's new flowers grow,
    Cool days wandering into nights,
    Long before the cold winter snows.

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-19-2017

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    May enter in new contest. Written primarily to try to break this dark gloom that invades my life.-Tyr
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    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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    When By Love His Dark and Broken Heart Was Healed

    Her innocence did his cold, dark heart steal;
    FOR WADING IN DARKNESS, HE HAD NO SHAME:
    Only what he took, to him seemed to be real
    And mercy had never been in his game.

    Seeing her beauty and innocent ways;
    DARKNESS IN HIS BLACK SOUL CRIED TO THIS STEAL:
    Gentle sweetness and her soft, peaceful days
    Another victim for his lustful meal.

    Fate and Evil allowed his sad conquest;
    THIS TIME IT CAME WITH ITS OWN CLEVER TWIST:
    Day or night he found her dear touch the best
    And knew not why his eyes began to mist!

    Moment came, thunder and lighting was felt;
    GREATEST SHOCK, WHEN LOVE IS FOUND TO BE REAL:
    With this new turn, fire burned til darkness melt
    He felt shame trying such beauty to steal!

    Caught between new and true love and past deeds;
    He cried for help and to hold this great gift:
    Suddenly he found his new heart now bleeds
    And only faithful love, his soul uplift!

    Once darkness held him in its evil grip;
    There lay no room for love's hope and true light:
    In his sorrow he felt as a lost ship
    With no way to hold her and make things right!

    Then a voice spoke, saying walk your new path;
    Abandon your old dark ways and be free:
    True love found, you will not suffer my wrath
    Be true to her and true will stay with thee!

    What once walked in darkness, now knew true love;
    What once was stolen now a gift given:
    Mercy and light both granted from above
    And in truth's light, they both went on liven'.

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-23-2017

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
    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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    Where Nature Too Oft Finds Itself In Mortal Chains

    What great truth doth dawn unfold that false pride rejects
    Is it the gleam of dew falling from red, red rose?
    Is Nature's great beauty, sun and sky both respect
    Or strutting peacock striking magnificent pose?

    Could it be fair winds whipping lake waters about
    As glimmering lights are cast on its sandy shores?
    Fish splash and turtles sunbathing with long-neck snouts
    Or early morning's rains that splatter as clouds pour?

    What great truth doth man's huge vanity yet deny
    Could it be, that man so stains Nature's true beauty?
    Man a beggar, stealing from earth's heart to get by?
    Pretending his crimes are born from love and duty?

    Could it be, man's deeds are at best terrible stains
    Where Nature oft finds itself, bound in mortal chains?

    Robert J. Lindley,

    Sonnet in 12/12..

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    Total # Words: 128

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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    Poe's Nightmare And Penitence
    (In The Spirit Of Poe)


    Her statue in the hall, moved ever so slightly,
    I saw this movement upon every midnight stroke-
    Alone, eagerly waiting for this dark magic nightly
    Shivers given, very addictive but sadly were no joke,
    Anticipation burned awaiting that movement refined
    For each night at midnight it moved just a bit more
    And sat I, there to watch as I so greedily dined,
    Upon the tender, ethereal flesh of my love, Lenore!

    As the darkened years swiftly raced into the mists:
    I prayed to the dark gods for mercy evermore,
    And Lenore's name was always on my pleading lists
    Come back, come back again to me- my sweet Lenore!

    Last year, that eerie, moving statue began to smile
    A wicked little grin, a grimace for to be sure
    My mind confused, for this was not in her style
    The movement and soft grace of my Lenore so pure;
    Aha! Could this be the spirit of the Raven gone?
    Returneth to plague and so vex my tired old Soul,
    Or my mind deranged from its loneliness trying to atone
    For a grieving hate-darkened heart as black as coal?

    Now the statue has made it from corner to the door,
    There was no creaking and groaning as it slowly walks
    Nor any of the great beauty resplendent in my Lenore
    Yet for years now, we've had our mystical, nightly talks!

    Last night the door opened and away she magically flew
    By all the dark gods, I cried for her to not fly away!
    Please stay and in this dark dungeon reside, just we two,
    Alas! Aghast at this penitence, my ruined heart to pay;
    Where once the sheer brightness of her love and name,
    Would heal my wounds and thus join us in bright light of day
    Raven! What hellish playing you've done in this wicked game
    For I grieve ever more, for Lenore to love me and stay!

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-27-2015
    A dark and sad tale, written in the Spirit of Poe

    Poe's Nightmare And Penitence
    (In The Spirit Of Poe)

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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    As We Jostle For That Next New Joy-Ride

    How shall we seek out our happiness now
    at this closing of this our darkest hour?
    When life brings on a dark so very foul
    no brave flag waves from this castle's tower.

    Only stench of the corruption below
    holds our dulled senses in disbelief.
    Multi-colored balloons, just for show
    in our deep blindness, we feel no true grief.

    Fields stretched in desolation galore
    barren yet seen with usual foolish pride.
    Seas foaming with sad and polluted shores
    as we jostle for that next new joy-ride!

    Shall we clap, welcome our coming demise
    Or seek counsel from some sages most wise?

    R.J. Lindley
    Spring, 1990

    NEW NOTE--I have absolutely no memory of what event, inspired this old poem. Could have been a dark-cloud night and bad troubles long since forgotten. I am now quite sure if that is the case , I do not want to regain that lost memory.
    I could not write this morn--as the blues ate too deeply into my soul last night. Thus I present this old write and hope that some may enjoy reading it. Twenty-seven years ago, it was inked down on paper and now I have no memory of the why and/or the event that triggered it.

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    Another one written ages ago..--Tyr


    Long Talk With My Grandfather, I Should Have Listened


    Old man sat on wooden front porch apple peeling
    talking to me pulling weeds in his flower bed
    He oft had that wide eyed gaze, with its sad feelings
    of world's deep woes and battle cries in his old head.

    Oft would say, young man, pull that weed right over there
    as if my eyes were as blind as often his were
    In anger I'd pull weeds right next to it and stare
    wait for him to bark at me, like a surly cur!

    We played that game, talking around and we learned
    more about life and this world than we knew before
    Its too easily given treasures we both spurned
    and sailing rotten ships upon its stony shores.

    Old man would say, young man now you listen up close
    be careful of they that will lure away your heart
    they will eat your eager young soul, leave you morose
    that will be the wicked cut that tears you apart!

    I merely smiled, having heard all this crap before
    his words tho' true fell upon blind mind and deaf ears
    In romantic dreams I saw simmering love and more
    raging hot pleasures finding me through coming years!

    Now I know, his words given were wise and so true
    for those o' so hot pleasures were just deeper traps
    Each laced with sharper cutting blades and pits of glue
    my legs and arms soon bound with unbreakable straps.

    Now in dreams I see old man there apple peeling
    he says, you never learned to pull that one weed
    In life you sought to gain more in love by stealing
    but only found heartache making you slowly bleed!

    Old man sat on wooden front porch apple peeling
    talking to me pulling weeds in his flower bed
    He oft had that wide eyed gaze, with its sad feelings
    of world's deep woes and battle cries in his old head.

    R.J. Lindley,
    Sept 20th 1978

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    The Christmas Blessing

    Dawn he woke, frosted windowpane wiped to see
    glistening earth and how the coming day would be.
    Christmas season, his kids were ecstatic and overjoyed
    yet mom could not come, that their joy would destroy!

    Then he thought, leave that worry for tomorrow
    tis the wondrous season for joy, not for sorrow.
    A time to give thanks for sweet blessings one had
    embrace the season's heart, not be so very sad!

    Memories flooded forth, she was his greatest love
    a blessing, a true-life angel gifted from above.
    He could see her standing there, her beautiful smile
    she had promised, will be back in a little while.

    Again great sadness burst into his dearest dream
    "a little while", turned into forever, or so it did seem.
    Then his thoughts, were interrupted by a phone call
    she phoned saying, I am coming home after all.

    Overseas job had ended and she would catch the next flight
    She was in tears, know together they'd be that night!
    He held back, not daring to cry in front of their three kids
    knowing his company had done that, with its winning bids!

    She would never know, the huge loss it would take
    he did not care, missing her more, his heart would break.
    Kids were crying, hearing their mom was soon to arrive
    as if they had been dying and now they would survive!

    Dawn he woke, frosted windowpane wiped to see
    glistening earth and how the coming day would be.
    Christmas season, his kids were ecstatic and overjoyed
    happiest blessing for all, now that mom was unemployed.

    R.J. Lindley

    December 21st, 1977

    Note- Written based upon a real life event. About a friend of my oldest brother and how they had their best Christmas ever. The mom came back from overseas work and soon found a much better job at home.
    The dad and was overjoyed being with his beloved wife,the kids in seventh heaven with mom back home and later it turns out that the high winning bid his company submitted to get the contract, still made the company a very hefty profit..
    Who says, that hidden blessings are not gifted at Christmas time!??

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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    Table Oft Bare, Nothing, Nothing To Eat

    Once he wrote until his tired fingers bled
    ink splashed on paper and oft long nights
    He a young poet, mind and heart well fed
    his Muse even sweeter with great insights!

    Cold nights with hot cup of coffee in hand
    he would settle in, do nothing but write
    Oft of this dark world, no more could he stand
    world's savagery and blindness of sight!

    Happy weeks, flowed poems of sweet romance
    or Nature and beauty gifted mankind
    Sad times his darker poems came not by chance
    but by deliberate thought to remind!

    Now ancient, his tired soul in retreat
    Table oft bare, nothing- Nothing to eat!

    Robert J. Lindley, 12-16-2017
    Sonnet, ( On Old Age and Its Sad Sorrows)
    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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    Found this poem fragment this morn. Had to finish the poem, as my muse never relents when I choose to ignore her. Hope it may be of good cheer and uplift many when reading. As children are the greatest of treasures and Christmas truly highlights that fact, IMHO.--Tyr


    A Far Brighter And Blessed Christmas This Year

    Last Christmas, little Timmy was so sad and blue
    Santa brought no presents, had sent them all to you.
    This Christmas he was confident would be better
    He had found ink and pen, sent Santa a letter!

    One more day and a better Christmas would be here
    He knew in his heart and it would be of good cheer.
    Gazing out his living room window all that morn
    He saw carol singers, praise Christ that had been born!

    That night, while little Timmy slept safe in his bed
    White snow and presents, were dream visions in his head.
    In his home, mom and dad were wrapping many gifts
    Saying prayers for God's blessing that so uplifts!

    For Dad had gotten an advance on his first book.
    God blessed, a sincere prayer, was all it had took.

    Robert J. Lindley. (Christmas sonnet, in 12 syllable verses)
    Started 12 -03-1989, finished from fragment this morn- 12-21-2017

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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    Really nice, Robert.

    Quote Originally Posted by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot View Post
    When By Love His Dark and Broken Heart Was Healed

    Her innocence did his cold, dark heart steal;
    FOR WADING IN DARKNESS, HE HAD NO SHAME:
    Only what he took, to him seemed to be real
    And mercy had never been in his game.

    Seeing her beauty and innocent ways;
    DARKNESS IN HIS BLACK SOUL CRIED TO THIS STEAL:
    Gentle sweetness and her soft, peaceful days
    Another victim for his lustful meal.

    Fate and Evil allowed his sad conquest;
    THIS TIME IT CAME WITH ITS OWN CLEVER TWIST:
    Day or night he found her dear touch the best
    And knew not why his eyes began to mist!

    Moment came, thunder and lighting was felt;
    GREATEST SHOCK, WHEN LOVE IS FOUND TO BE REAL:
    With this new turn, fire burned til darkness melt
    He felt shame trying such beauty to steal!

    Caught between new and true love and past deeds;
    He cried for help and to hold this great gift:
    Suddenly he found his new heart now bleeds
    And only faithful love, his soul uplift!

    Once darkness held him in its evil grip;
    There lay no room for love's hope and true light:
    In his sorrow he felt as a lost ship
    With no way to hold her and make things right!

    Then a voice spoke, saying walk your new path;
    Abandon your old dark ways and be free:
    True love found, you will not suffer my wrath
    Be true to her and true will stay with thee!

    What once walked in darkness, now knew true love;
    What once was stolen now a gift given:
    Mercy and light both granted from above
    And in truth's light, they both went on liven'.

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-23-2017

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    Ecclesiastes 10:2 - A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but a foolish man's heart directs him to the left.
    Wise men don't need advice, and fools won't take it - Ben Franklin
    "It's not how you start, it's how you finish."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot View Post
    Found this poem fragment this morn. Had to finish the poem, as my muse never relents when I choose to ignore her. Hope it may be of good cheer and uplift many when reading. As children are the greatest of treasures and Christmas truly highlights that fact, IMHO.--Tyr


    A Far Brighter And Blessed Christmas This Year

    Last Christmas, little Timmy was so sad and blue
    Santa brought no presents, had sent them all to you.
    This Christmas he was confident would be better
    He had found ink and pen, sent Santa a letter!

    One more day and a better Christmas would be here
    He knew in his heart and it would be of good cheer.
    Gazing out his living room window all that morn
    He saw carol singers, praise Christ that had been born!

    That night, while little Timmy slept safe in his bed
    White snow and presents, were dream visions in his head.
    In his home, mom and dad were wrapping many gifts
    Saying prayers for God's blessing that so uplifts!

    For Dad had gotten an advance on his first book.
    God blessed, a sincere prayer, was all it had took.

    Robert J. Lindley. (Christmas sonnet, in 12 syllable verses)
    Started 12 -03-1989, finished from fragment this morn- 12-21-2017

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017



    My friend Robert...Thank you for some great Poems!
    ....When I need some Inspiration.... I come to your thread and shop for needed piece of mind...

    Thank you again friend...

    Jack,




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