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    Cool Winds Grace The Soft Emerging Twilight


    Where dawn and dew laden green meadows meet
    earth hosts visitors from fading skies.
    All our wide world tis but Nature's blank sheet
    yielding to song and newly birthed life cries.

    Sun conspires with Nature's creating hands
    cool winds grace the soft emerging twilight.
    Love, light and joy races across the lands
    as hope's sweet wishes explode into sight.

    As sunbeams stare into glass windowpanes
    man wakes to beautifully crafted scenes.
    Erased are his sad and dark dreamed night stains
    sought now, life living well by any means.

    Where dawn and dew laden green meadows meet
    All our wide world tis but Nature's blank sheet.

    Robert J. Lindley ,
    11-19-2016

    Form- Sonnet

    Written for- My Poem A Day Thread

    Note- This is a hard task set by me to discipline myself and keep me on my toes.
    Lately, life conspires to defeat my spirit, rot my soul and break my aching bones!
    That I shall not abide.
    The warrior in me cries out --Fight the darkness, slay the damn dragon..
    Life owes you nothing except the path that you dare to make in it!!
    And upon realizing that truth, I choose to take action...--Tyr
    Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 11-22-2016 at 10:47 AM.
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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


    Syllables Per Line: 12 10 12 10 0 12 10 12 10 0 12 10 12 10 0 12 12
    Total # Syllables: 156
    Total # Lines: 17 (Including empty lines)
    Words with (syllables) counted programmatically: N/A
    Total # Words: 112

    ************************************************** ***********************

    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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    Total # Words: 136

    Written for my Poem a day thread....-Tyr
    Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 11-26-2016 at 05:45 PM.
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    OK, I felt guilty for trying to slide in an old poem instead of composing a new poem for this thread.
    I hate that feeling, so got off my lazy ass and banged this sonnet out.
    Hope you may like it, as its a bit of self-deprecation, admitting my wild youth and acknowledging
    that if wisdom comes with age, then we must see our youthful follies and have some regrets( and if life was lived wildly-some deep regrets!)- .

    Now I Am Tired And Ancient In My Ways

    In youth, singing out of tune in the shower
    caring not for adult rules or silly hour.
    Walking long limbs until they began to crack
    always stealing new toys from a guarded sack.

    Alas! I once reverenced not old tales
    weighing life only with my new, faulty scales.
    Yet in that error, came lessons well learned
    on life and love that was so cruelly spurned.

    Along that errant path, life soon ran aground
    my old phonograph playing its dead-tired sound.
    With that wizened knowledge came call to reboot
    thus my life tree sought to seek much deeper root.

    Now I am tired and ancient in my ways
    regret youth's folly, wanting my younger days.

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-30-2016

    Sonnet form, Lin 11/11

    Syllables Per Line: 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11
    Total # Syllables: 154
    Total # Words: 114
    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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    Painted Windows Close Out Shining Night Sky

    Painted windows close out shining night sky
    her bedroom still held her old childhood toys.
    Life departs, in blindness we wonder why
    its not all pleasant and loaded with joys.

    Her mother's angel, long ago flown up
    to heaven's realm and its glories unbound.
    Born same morn as Queenie's five pretty pups
    dark world, when she was no longer around.

    Room sealed, attempt to hold child's memory
    heartbroken mother still trying to deny.
    Her darling was now family history
    ANOTHER SHINING STAR IN HEAVENLY SKY.

    Painted windows close out shining night sky.
    Life departs, in blindness we wonder why.

    R. J. Lindley
    NO DATE, MAYBE BACK IN LATE 70'S..
    Written about my friend's mom and death of his youngest sister,
    her baby girl.
    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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    Before Me, There A Beautiful Lady Stood


    Bright as sky - promises of glowing rainbows
    She no longer scrawny knees and sharp elbows
    Before me, there a beautiful lady stood
    Asking if I wanted to dance- yes I would!

    Four years back, teenage lass had asked me my name
    Now that pretty, grown woman asked me my game
    Dancing that night I saw how well she had grown
    She became the first of true loves I have known.

    Such blessing was not meant for the likes of me
    I saw what was right, so I soon set her free
    Because of my wilder ways, fast roving eyes
    I left her, in purity in the skies!

    Bright as sky - promises of glowing rainbows.
    She no longer scrawny knees and sharp elbows.

    Robert J. Lindley, 1-03-2017

    Sonnet, Lin 11/11

    Syllables Per Line: 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11
    Total # Syllables: 154
    Total # Words: 124

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017

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    WRITTEN ABOUT A REAL LADY. ONE I SOMEHOW SAW FIT TO DO NO MORE THAN KISS AND LET GO..
    Back in the day, before I let my impulses lead me into grabbing as much as I could get...
    Before the hippie gals and free love generation, came in dancing, singing and girls grabbing the guys for a change... lol--Tyr
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot View Post
    Before Me, There A Beautiful Lady Stood


    Bright as sky - promises of glowing rainbows
    She no longer scrawny knees and sharp elbows
    Before me, there a beautiful lady stood
    Asking if I wanted to dance- yes I would!

    Four years back, teenage lass had asked me my name
    Now that pretty, grown woman asked me my game
    Dancing that night I saw how well she had grown
    She became the first of true loves I have known.

    Such blessing was not meant for the likes of me
    I saw what was right, so I soon set her free
    Because of my wilder ways, fast roving eyes
    I left her, in purity in the skies!

    Bright as sky - promises of glowing rainbows.
    She no longer scrawny knees and sharp elbows.

    Robert J. Lindley, 1-03-2017

    Sonnet, Lin 11/11

    Syllables Per Line: 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11
    Total # Syllables: 154
    Total # Words: 124

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017

    ----------------------------------------------------
    ----------------------------------------------------

    WRITTEN ABOUT A REAL LADY. ONE I SOMEHOW SAW FIT TO DO NO MORE THAN KISS AND LET GO..
    Back in the day, before I let my impulses lead me into grabbing as much as I could get...
    Before the hippie gals and free love generation, came in dancing, singing and girls grabbing the guys for a change... lol--Tyr
    It is incredible to be able to express your feelings you had many-many years back. Bravo, Robert!
    Indifferent alike to praise or blame
    Give heed, O Muse, but to the voice Divine
    Fearing not injury, nor seeking fame,
    Nor casting pearls to swine.
    (A.Pushkin)

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    Bit Of Truth And Wisdom, Found In Old Age


    Bit Of Truth And Wisdom, Found In Old Age

    At that age wisdom says life is a joke
    consider blindness of other poor folk.
    Stop to ponder why on earth we exist
    you may just find giving on that big list.

    To live well, love hard and thus procreate
    easy to see easier to relate.
    Living life together with your soulmate
    should be a part of everybody's Fate!

    Finding life is not about what you got
    should be holding solid, number one spot
    Tis more about life lived well and deeper
    with one you found, knew to be a keeper

    If long life, happiness is your great aim
    if reaching not for it, you are to blame!

    Robert J. Lindley
    , 1-16-2017
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    Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
    Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 01-16-2017 at 10:06 AM.
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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


    Quote Originally Posted by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot View Post
    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


    Syllables Per Line: 12 10 12 10 0 12 10 12 10 0 12 10 12 10 0 12 12
    Total # Syllables: 156
    Total # Lines: 17 (Including empty lines)
    Words with (syllables) counted programmatically: N/A
    Total # Words: 112

    ************************************************** ***********************

    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


    Poem Syllable Counter Results
    Syllables Per Line: 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12
    Total # Syllables: 168
    Total # Lines: 17 (Including empty lines)
    Words with (syllables) counted programmatically: N/A
    Total # Words: 136

    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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    Having been sick these last few days, has taken me 4 days to write this piece.
    Now presented with no edits and may end up getting none..-Tyr


    As High Tide Washed In Its Treasures And Roaring Sounds
    (Death and Ghostly Pleas)


    I ran into the high tide and its drowning roar
    no more shall waking dawns find my waning glow
    There was life but I always wanted so much more
    not the false glamour or wealth made just for show.

    Soon as receding waters remove rotting skin
    I shall stride ashore, ghostly and with new heart
    No longer a failure among throngs of vain men
    where only death can bring another hopeful start?

    Will not new moon and hot sun then warm my soul
    summer breeze's flow ease this long panting desire
    O' spirit! Thank this, in death was paid the great toll
    to find her vanished love and relight dying fires.

    I moan in anguish, from low hills and distant bays
    for this estate is lonely, dark and strangely cold
    Doomed to vanish in brilliant light of sunny days
    as stories of my death children are often told.

    Her soul, I wander and search for each night in vain
    it is as she has now vanished from earth and sky
    My love, my all, of her nothing here now remains
    now I am again lost and ask the reason why.

    Bitter and dark, this state I in agony roam
    begging help and pity from night skies above
    As if dead hero from one of the ancient tomes
    sacrificed life and all for she that he truly loves.

    Dark has fallen, distant hills, hear a wailing moan
    a sad plea from lost lover once far out of bounds
    I see her, waiting at shore, standing all alone
    as high tide washed in its treasures and roaring sounds.


    Robert J. Lindley,
    1-05-2017
    Rhyme ( (Death and Ghostly Pleas)

    Edit- To fix a fix typo in the title...
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    What My Muse Told Me Late One Stormy Night

    Poetry splashed ink, seen by blinded eyes
    What horrors! Words that makes one stop to think-
    About this world and its circus of lies
    Do not read, touch or even dare to blink.
    Yet a poet dares spend precious time
    Oft brooding, colluding and losing sleep
    Ink rained down, yes, in that abandoned rhyme
    To other's dismay, some of it is deep.

    Tex was right, empty six-guns are for show
    And dead-ink horses only serve to beat.
    Freedom never served, never seems to grow
    Dead horses stink and are not good to eat!

    Apples hanging red are ready to pluck
    Tho' orchard may only be ancient trees
    Why toss good fruit into the mire and the muck
    It is not as if locks never need keys
    Hold those horses, old Tex has more to say
    With his six-guns out and ready to blast
    Tex yells, "varmints best that you kneel to pray"
    Best do it now and make damn sure its fast!

    Tex was right, empty six-guns are for show
    And dead-ink horses only serve to beat.
    Freedom never served, never seems to grow
    Dead horses stink and are not good to eat!

    Robert J. Lindley, 2-05-2018
    (Horses need riders and green pastures)
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    Into That Garden With Its Snow White Rose

    From beneath valley of shadows and rain
    she fled, bringing all I ever hoped to gain.
    Golden shoes, worn on dainty white feet
    the only angel I was to ever meet.

    Even her shadow cast a gleaming glow
    why she would desire me, I do not know.
    In her garden, solitary white rose grew
    its blessed promise only she ever knew.

    Autumn came and she became very sad
    tho' my bliss was greatest I ever had.
    I saw the slowness in her morning dance
    soon even her kisses lacked romance.

    When she plead, please just let me go
    winter had come, ground was white with snow.
    In her garden her bright white rose had died
    that night, on her tear-stained pillow she cried.

    New dawn, I found she and her rose had gone
    I walked into the woods to cry alone.
    Voice cried, "beyond the skies she waits for you,
    please be patient, time will give you your due."

    Then I knew, love's truest heart finds its path
    beyond earth's realm and its darkest wrath.
    Into that garden with its snow white rose
    find her dainty feet, golden shoes she chose.

    Robert J. Lindley, 3-13-2018
    Rhyme, (Golden shoes, gracing dainty toes)


    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018
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    I Beg To Yet Again Kiss Thy Sweet Precious Lips

    Where thou once played, life, earth and sky dared to rejoice
    In dreams I am not scared hearing thy soft voice
    As in river bend where waving green willows blow
    Gifts thou gave, were all I ever wanted to know.

    In death thou have returned to this aching lost heart
    remembrance of thy gentle soul shared from the start
    At dawn's break, I wake uttering thy lovely name
    Upon night's return, my sad soul cries out the same!

    In each dream trance, seeing clearly our past romance
    The waking morns and epic pains of our last dance
    With greatest regret I gambled and took a chance
    Thou pierced my heart with lost love's correcting lance!

    I beg to yet again kiss thy sweet precious lips
    Touch once thy face, before away thy ghost slips
    In saddened dark world, my spirit seeks redemption
    Thy merciful spirit forgives my transgression.

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-20-2016

    Poetry form- Rhyme, 16 verses, Lin 12/12

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    Written for my , Poem A Day Authored By Me, thread.--Tyr
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    Back to present a poem a day authored by me. I have been a bit sick these last few days, thus had not the energy or the time to compose much..
    I sat down this morn and composed this one, inspired by a dream I had last night... Hope you may like it..--Tyr


    Blessed Banner You Carry Forth

    I was lost in field of dreams,
    An echo in howling night winds:
    I found my way again despite,
    dark and gnarly twisting bends,
    of shrill lost cries giving deep fright.

    You alone, lit my long path,-
    from whence you came I do not know:
    In darkness, your light begs of me
    set about with heart in tow,
    receive fruit of my precious tree.

    Following love's sweet embrace,
    BLESSED BANNER YOU CARRY FORTH,-
    That paradise soon to be found,
    signals- from star of the North
    shining down with heavenly sound.

    I was lost in field of dreams,
    darling, you alone, lit my path,
    Following love's sweetest embrace-
    we hold life, devoid of wrath,
    proving hope for the human race.

    Robert J. Lindley , 12-04-2016

    Form, Rhyme Lin 78878
    Poem Syllable Counter Results
    Syllables Per Line: 7 8 8 7 8 0 7 8 8 7 8 0 7 8 8 7 8 0 7 8 8 7 8
    Total # Syllables: 152
    Total # Words: 120
    Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 12-04-2016 at 12:41 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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    Grandfather's Love

    Grandfather had pride in his Indian blood
    of well worn path, and slowness to anger.
    His life was calm river and not a flood
    YET HE HAD OFTEN AVOIDED GREAT DANGER!

    Son he would say, think with kindness not hate
    for bitterness burns earth's skies fire red.
    Remember you are master of your Fate
    and there are no overs once you are dead!

    Hold gentle spirit as a worthy goal
    and dear family as the greatest treasure.
    Life may be good but when it takes a toll
    let your family love be your true measure!

    Now in old age I see how wise his words
    rise early morn son, enjoy the song birds.

    Robert J. Lindley, 12 -21-2016

    Sonnet- 10/11 Syllables

    Syllables Per Line: 11 10 10 10 0 10 11 10 10 0 10 11 10 11 0 10 10
    Total # Syllables: 144
    Total # Words: 112

    Note -- Got the inspiration for this poem from my reading the words gunny said in his comment about his , do not resuscitate order, having been ignored recently.
    A reminder, grandfathers are of supreme importance my friend....
    For they are loved beyond measure and a vast storehouse of knowledge!

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2016
    We must remember that others want us here even when ---

    We may want to go-rest in yon'hills.
    SLEEP IN NEARBY SHADE
    For life lost its greatest thrills
    AND OUR CARDS ARE ALL PLAYED!

    Yet our family loves us dearly still
    PRAYS FOR US EACH LIVELONG DAY
    Begs us away from those hills
    IN DEEP HOPE THAT WE BUT STAY!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot View Post
    We must remember that others want us here even when ---

    We may want to go-rest in yon'hills.
    SLEEP IN NEARBY SHADE
    For life lost its greatest thrills
    AND OUR CARDS ARE ALL PLAYED!

    Yet our family loves us dearly still
    PRAYS FOR US EACH LIVELONG DAY
    Begs us away from those hills
    IN DEEP HOPE THAT WE BUT STAY!
    Yups, well said. Sometimes we often forget about how loved we are, even if we aren't reminded of that daily.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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