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    Touching Sweeter Dreams, Memories To Hold, Sharon's Acrostic

    Touching Sweeter Dreams, Memories To Hold
    (A Double Acrostic)


    Timeless love, romancing dreams, sweet and great
    On soft dream-clouds, dancing in love's tango
    Under Autumn moons, I slow waltz with you
    Cases of pictures, in our home's attic
    Having you with me, to always cherish

    6-27, 2017
    Sharon Gulley's
    (Touch Me With Words), Contest


    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017


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    Oppression and Cruelty Meted Out By Ancient Kings

    Lord and master hunted across his stolen lands
    with his diamond dogs purchased with stolen loot
    giving little mercy in his raging commands
    head in stocks, or brutal kicks with his heavy boots

    Baying hounds, he hunted through jagged rocky crags
    for unmanly sport and to cure his lust to kill
    he shot snipes, proudly gutted the forest's red stags
    his demand, no hunt stopped until he saw blood spill.

    Of English birth, proud heritage and ancient blood
    brutality he learned from war's bloody fights
    with boot and lash, he savaged the peasant crude
    while sleeping quite peacefully each and every night.

    Kings ruled with the help of titled ladies and lords.
    Oppressing those thought filthy, rabble-rousing hordes.

    R.J. Lindley,
    Sonnet, ( Tears And Deaths Of The Oppressed)
    June 2nd, 1971
    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018
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    Realizing, Yearning For Lost Youth Had Birthed Poetic Aches

    Just past forest green, field of cold and hard stones
    there in his youth he oft sat, rejected, sad and alone
    blissful in solitude and mindful of dark world's hurt
    poet in deep thought, how best to write and atone.

    Creating realms to shatter earth's hardest day
    well beyond this world's mass of whirling decay
    in ragged jeans and older brother's torn shirt
    searching, searching for life and a better way.

    With pen in left hand and an armada of words
    scribbling out verses, only to please singing birds
    with heart's pure joy in each word gushing spurt
    he deeply scrutinized all his well sprung words.

    Years flew by, sanctuary was lost to worldly greeds
    slowly, ever so slowly he gave way to selfish needs
    his desires, he in prideful arrogance sought to convert
    thus raising his own sorrows from lust's thorny seeds.

    Racing back, searching for that field lonely dreams
    a child again, escaping world's darkest schemes
    he found, truth and joy replaced by life's great hurt
    flowing forth in never ending black raging streams.

    Then one fine dawn, he remembered that sad, sad place
    cold stones that spoke, spoke to him face to face
    regain thy true soul, plant seeds in fresh, fertile dirt
    for thy youthful years, no poetic words can replace.

    With far greater knowledge, his grief he forsakes
    realizing, yearning for youth had birthed poetic aches
    he sat there in new bought jeans and bright shirt
    writing new poetic verses, during his coffee breaks.

    August 2nd, 2017
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    For the 'The Poet's Ache' contest - Greg Barden
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    Memories Of The Long Sad Journey

    Bitter cold that Saturday morning, I could see my breath parade before me.
    No breakfast as I had quietly left the house and started my trek back to our old home.
    Memories flooded my brain with each new turn along that dusty road.
    Along with questions about why I was now so rebellious.

    Quicker, walk quicker my heart and soul demanded. Do you not want to touch the
    bedroom door where your father slept? Slept before that long dark sleep.
    Slept in such pain and sorrow?
    Yes, bellowed back my invisible friend.

    frosty morning dew
    loose pebbles crunched beneath feet
    earth, morning sky paled

    Halfway there, with my heart racing and anticipation heightened
    I could almost imagine a real touch. A real touch of he- now lost to all eternity!
    What wild thoughts come to a teenage soul and mind in its greatest of pains and sorrows.
    Can death be denied? Can one bring back even for the briefest moment a loved one..
    A father, a father!

    blackbirds silent view...
    wrapped in winter's sheen
    light ahead, welcomed beacon

    Walking up the short drive and onto the front porch. Only gone away half a year and such change found!
    Silence, silence engulfed my thoughts. Struck numb as I entered our vacated home.
    Home were my father had exhaled his last breath. Hand shaking as I reach for that doorknob..
    What would I see? His ghost? Would I dare touch his ghost?
    Walked into a cold and lonely room--nothing!
    No smile, no hug, no long awaited touch!
    Only tears, tears by the bucketful.
    What had I come to find? Was I crazy to want to see, talk, touch one more time?

    one old shoe, lonely
    broken window, dusty mounds
    bleak abandoned walls

    I knew, knew this was it. Life gave no overs and no going back to happier times.
    The terror of that reality, would it ever leave. Would it?
    Father was dead and my life was over.
    I walked out into this dark world ready to fight.
    Fighting to be left alone, with my never ending sorrow and its sweet cuts....
    Cuts embraced to keep my rage, to yet again feel,
    defeat the icy numbness in a rebellious teenager's aching heart.

    Robert J. Lindley


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    Written for new Haibun contest..-TYR
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    A Slow Hand, Deep Thoughts And True Pen

    Each time I write of my crashed hopes and dreams
    mind falls into black-depths, sends cold shivers.
    Tempted to falsely praise my misdeeds and schemes
    I return to my vow, embracing realm of true givers.

    Such leaning towards positive and the good
    once was abhorrent, not in my prideful style.
    When lightning bolts struck me as they should
    I found my life was a massive rubbish pile.

    With pen and paper I then sought truth to tell
    of life, love, loss and darkness once embraced.
    O' yes, I did not hide my parades in hell
    nor innocent young life I once so disgraced.

    Years flew by and age gave its usual aches
    far too oft, I swore to give my poetry up.
    Darkness whispered, take well deserved breaks
    porch lounge sit, empty thy hot coffee cup.

    Ah, but my muse, she heard and was not amused
    up she bolted, screaming like a raving banshee.
    Reminded me of my past, my life I had so abused
    what a coward I would be if I now sought to flee.

    Pen in hand and regretful of my wasted past
    I write to send some light and truth boldly tell.
    Praying some good comes, a few words may last
    redeem myself from youthful days dancing in hell.
    8-21-2017
    ( Seek to do good and watch darkness flee)

    Written for -- The Poet's Own Contest .. may edit later if needed..-Tyr
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    Ancient Shadows, Dreams From Love Lost Past

    With gnarled trembling hands fumbling to get dressed
    So old, even his dreams were slow
    Yet once love embraced and his soul caressed.

    Ancient shadows drifting in ancient mind,
    As fierce and cold as North winds blow
    Now victim of Time, best days far behind.

    This world, burning sorrows into his brain,
    Thirst for happiness now long gone
    Was deep misery all that would remain?

    Praying for Time to bring its promised end
    For her touch and kiss again
    He begs send me to my love, my best friend.

    With gnarled trembling hands fumbling to get dressed
    So old, even his dreams were slow
    Yet once love embraced and his soul caressed.

    Robert J. Lindley, 8-23-2017

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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    In Night Dreams, We Go On, Forever True

    A time, a star shining from distant view
    romantic dancing, all summer with you.
    A clinging, like moss on a strong oak tree
    golden paradise, our time being free.

    In night dreams, we go on, forever true
    our world was romance and loving was new.
    Under bright moonlit stars you sing again
    my only one, my lover, my close friend.

    A place, enchanted by your dazzling eyes
    sunny rays, beach sands under blue skies.
    Pray I, wondrous dreaming shall never end
    blessings our past love will forever send!

    Your beauty seared into feverish mind
    O' that true romance, love the deepest kind!

    Robert J. Lindley,
    8-31-2017
    Sonnet, ( Lost Love In Sweetly Welcomed Dreams)


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    Total # Words: 102
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    Note- Contest write.. may edit later.. -Tyr
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    For SilentOne's new contest.
    COMPOSE A POEM BASED UPON PICTURE OF YOUNG GIRL GIVEN.


    She Had Paint And Brush, No Canvas Needed

    Dawn, she rose to paint agony away
    placed sorrows in with colors she blended.
    Painting portraits, kept her demons at bay
    relieved dark blues of love that had ended.

    Morn's sun, she mixed misery into swirls
    cleaned her brushes to dab bright colors on.
    Still yearning to be one of the good girls
    she paints only what beauty has shown.

    As months became years, art became her all
    painted colors became her young new skin.
    New beauty seen in mirrors on the wall
    she felt her deep pain fleeing from within.

    That splendid morn, mist had vanished away
    she knew time was right, all must be finished.
    As she conquered her fearful dreams that day
    her soul and heart's joy were both replenished.

    She had paint and brush, no canvas needed
    with great skill she painted her hands and face.
    Banished thoughts of how she had once pleaded
    knowing that it was not she in disgrace.

    With joy's tears and lavishing brush touch
    every color was so carefully placed.
    Life's gifts were restored and she knew this much
    lost love's ache had forever been erased.


    Robert J. Lindley,
    9-07-2017


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    Total # Syllables: 240
    Total # Words: 184
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    Poem finished today. For a new contest.. Began several months ago--then abandoned and forgotten.. Resurrected today and finished for a new poetry contest. -Tyr
    **********************************


    Is Parcae Crimsom, Thy Newly Found Treasure
    ( In Tribute to Thomas De Quincy, Suspiria de Profundis)



    Why hast thee sojourned in Kingdom of Sorrows
    rejected hope and promises of tomorrows?
    Eyes happily closed, to life's future offers
    instead choosing bitter gems from dark coffers.

    Does thy joy reside in deep grief and despair
    love became bad and ill winds suddenly fair?
    Why seek Levana and her tribulations
    over that of beauty and love relations?

    Is Parcae crimsom, thy newly found treasure
    soul blinded, heart so cut it can not measure?
    Dare not cry, the Graces have abandoned thee
    when mortal life yet breathes and thy will still free!

    Hope and Love existed, when Muses where but three
    both were sailing as one, as are ships to sea.
    Each one gaily playing trumpet, harp or lute
    sure of man's learning and Neptune's salute.

    Bow not, to kingdoms from unworldly caverns
    nor embrace darkness, its chaotic patterns
    Return intact, with faith in mortal living
    walk away from epic pain and misgivings.

    Robert J. Lindley, 6-14-2017

    NOTES: ( In Tribute to Thomas De Quincy, "Suspiria de Profundis")

    1. Kingdom of Sorrows-
    Mythical real , where the Three Ladies Of Sorrow
    dwell.

    2. Levana- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Levana (from Latin levare, "to lift"[1]) is an ancient Roman goddess involved in rituals pertaining to childbirth. Augustine says that dea Levana is invoked when the child is lifted de terra, from the earth or ground.[2] Her function may be paralleled by the Greek Artemis Orthia, if interpreted as the Artemis who lifts or raises children.[3]

    It is sometimes supposed that Levana was invoked in a ceremony by which the father lifted the child to acknowledge it as his own, but the existence of such a ceremony is based on tenuous evidence and contradicted by Roman law pertaining to legitimacy of birth.[4] More likely, Levana was the goddess who oversaw the lifting of the child by the midwife immediately after birth. Kneeling or squatting was a more common position for childbirth in antiquity,[5] and the newborn probably came to rest on the ground before the umbilical cord was cut.[6]

    3. Parcae- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    In ancient Roman religion and myth, the Parcae (singular, Parca) were the female personifications of destiny, often called the Fates in English. Their Greek equivalent were the Moirai.
    They controlled the metaphorical thread of life of every mortal and immortal from birth to death. Even the gods feared the Parcae. Jupiter also was subject to their power.

    The names of the three Parcae are:
    Nona (Greek equivalent Clotho), who spun the thread of life from her distaff onto her spindle;[1]
    Decima (Greek Lachesis), who measured the thread of life with her rod;[1]
    Morta (Greek Atropos), who cut the thread of life and chose the manner of a person's death.[2][3][4]
    The earliest extant documents referencing these deities are three small stelae (cippi) found near ancient Lavinium shortly after World War II.[5] They bear the inscription:
    Neuna fata, Neuna dono, Parca Maurtia dono
    The names of two of the three Roman Parcae are recorded (Neuna = Nona, Maurtia = Morta) and connected to the concept of fata.[6]

    4. Neptune- Neptune (mythology) - Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neptune_(mythology)
    Neptune was the god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion. He is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. In the Greek-influenced tradition, Neptune ...
    Greek equivalent‎: ‎Poseidon
    Festivals‎: ‎Neptunalia‎; ‎Lectisternium
    Symbol‎: ‎Black
    Parents‎: ‎Saturn‎ and ‎Ops

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    Recent results of a poem that I wrote for a contest.. Oft I write such poems then fail to enter them due to
    my forgetting or else my deciding the poem is not worthy.
    This poem, I did not forget to enter... -Tyr


    The Poet's Own

    Contest Judged: 9/18/2017 10:36:00 AM
    Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden


    See Contest Description
    Place PoemTitle Poet
    Contest Winner Medal 1 Doll Maureen McGreavy
    Contest Winner Medal 2 A Poet's Ego: Inside-Out Kim Rodrigues
    Contest Winner Medal 2 A Slow Hand, Deep Thoughts And True Pen Robert Lindley
    Contest Winner Medal 3 Framed Soul Sandra Haight
    Contest Winner Medal 3 Sepulchre of Memories Suzette Richards
    Contest Winner Medal 3 Life Story Geoffrey Brewer
    4 Dear Dr Freud Janis Thompson
    4 Whispers: A Young Girl's Story Alexandria Fons
    4 The Poet's Ego Frederic Parker
    4 Paradigm Shift - for contest THE POET'S OWN Line Gauthier
    5 About Me Andrea Dietrich
    5 MY OWN WAY nette onclaud
    5 The Poet's Own Laura Loo
    5 SENTIENCE L. J. Carber
    5 A stranger Subimal Sinha-Roy
    6 Friendly Enemies Jelani Hall
    7 Lifelong Dream Brenda Chiri
    8 I Cry Alone Scarlett Sepulvado Anderson
    9 Kick Started a Weight Loss Program Julie Rodeheaver
    10 The Poet's Own Heidi Sands


    Contest Description

    What to Submit?

    1 original, poem on the theme of THE POET'S EGO ... this is to be a poem about YOU, anything about you - how you view yourself, who you are, what you do, how you feel others see you, what you love, what your interests are, what you dislike about yourself, your struggles, your successes, your work, your hopes, your tears, your fears - anything, as long as it's clearly about yourself.

    I want some insight here, though, and this is important, something that reflects some real introspection, or something you rarely share ... it can be joyous in the form of a success or dream, or it may be dark in the form of a struggle or hardship. EVERY poem we write is a piece of us, but I want there to be a very special piece within this work - something dear or difficult.

    This will be all about how it affects the reader (me) emotionally, so be real and honest and substantive - you can't go wrong!

    Any form is acceptable.

    Prizes

    Multiple Placements will be awarded.

    Preparing Your Entry

    Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read — no illustrations or fancy fonts. Please - I am a stickler with grammar and spelling - there are MANY free sites/software with which you can check these basics, so there should be no reason for such issues ...

    Poetic license IS an exception, if it's because of the style or intent. I generally don't let grammar and spelling sway my decisions, but if there are two poems of similar quality, that are very close on every other level, it MAY end up being a deciding factor. Thanks!

    English Language

    Poems should be in English. Poems translated from other languages are not eligible, unless you wrote both the original poem and the translation.

    A Note to Poetry Contestants

    You are welcome to enter this contest, whether or not you won a prize in one of my previous contests.

    A Slow Hand, Deep Thoughts And True Pen

    Each time I write of my crashed hopes and dreams
    mind falls into black-depths, sends cold shivers.
    Tempted to falsely praise my misdeeds and schemes
    I return to my vow, embracing realm of true givers.

    Such leaning towards positive and the good
    once was abhorrent, not in my prideful style.
    When lightning bolts struck me as they should
    I found my life was a massive rubbish pile.

    With pen and paper I then sought truth to tell
    of life, love, loss and darkness once embraced.
    O' yes, I did not hide my parades in hell
    nor innocent young life I once so disgraced.

    Years flew by and age gave its usual aches
    far too oft, I swore to give my poetry up.
    Darkness whispered, take well deserved breaks
    porch lounge sit, empty thy hot coffee cup.

    Ah, but my muse, she heard and was not amused
    up she bolted, screaming like a raving banshee.
    Reminded me of my past, my life I had so abused
    what a coward I would be if I now sought to flee.

    Pen in hand and regretful of my wasted past
    I write to send some light and truth boldly tell.
    Praying some good comes, a few words may last
    redeem myself from youthful days dancing in hell.


    8-21-2017
    ( Seek to do good and watch as darkness flees )

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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    As I Gazed Awestruck, Thankful For Such Lush Bounty

    When you directed flames- my lust anticipated
    your red-lips brushed my cheek- I knew it was Fated.
    Will you seek those lover's days again as oft do I,
    you in mini-skirt, high black boots and gleaming eyes?

    There was gentleness in your soft kiss and wet lips,
    why we never slept on our overnight camping trips?
    Your sexy body, loaded with heat and welcoming thighs
    my mind so inflamed and your soft moaning cries!

    Dawn's new lights, you uncovered in naked beauty
    as I gazed awestruck, thankful for such lush bounty.
    Now we gaze into lost paradise, again we lust
    for fires unquenchable, once again, that loving trust.

    Say, tell me, you watch for words to again meet
    for love, my future vow to again lay roses at your feet!
    For long nights of ecstasy and red-hot flames burning
    for love's hot fires, rekindle our youthful yearnings!


    September 23rd, 2017

    Composed for Gregory R Barden's
    "The Poet's Fire" Contest
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    It Was Winter, Ice-Cold Oaks Creaked And Moaned

    It was winter, ice-cold oaks creaked and moaned
    as glistening snow upon their huge trunks shone.
    Powerful wind gusts their sagging limbs swayed
    entire forest prayed - Spring, please be not delayed!

    Once fast flowing streams, were now solid ice gripped
    what devil, had this frozen icy hell tripped?
    Or was it Nature exacting yearly revenge
    for man's destruction, deaths it sought to avenge?
    Just a wintry game, to play for the hell of it
    or tragedy, so that humans would tell of it?

    It was winter, ice-cold oaks creaked and moaned
    as glistening snow upon their huge trunks shone.
    Powerful wind gusts their sagging limbs swayed
    entire forest prayed - Spring, please be not delayed!

    Hibernating bears, snug in their well hidden lairs
    safe from icy grip, sleeping with no worrying cares.
    Fox Squirrel, safe in high, hollow leaf-filled nest
    finding in those cold moaning oaks, safe-filled rest.
    Other furry critters, prepared for frozen cold blasts
    dens underground, that Nature's onslaught outlast!

    It was winter, ice-cold oaks creaked and moaned
    as glistening snow upon their huge trunks shone.
    Powerful wind gusts their sagging limbs swayed
    entire forest prayed - Spring, please be not delayed!

    Man too, if wise found ways to hide from icy grips
    inside, making few outside, snow wading trips
    Yet Nature watched and its wicked blizzards sent
    trying to force greedy mankind to its sins repent.
    But mankind, in haughty arrogance paid no heed
    for when Spring comes, he rips soil, sowing his seeds!

    It was winter, ice-cold oaks creaked and moaned
    as glistening snow upon their huge trunks shone.
    Powerful wind gusts their sagging limbs swayed
    entire forest prayed - Spring, please be not delayed!

    R.J. Lindley
    December 8th , 1979

    Note- Posted as was originally written, with very few new edits..
    Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 10-30-2017 at 02:57 PM.
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    Why Could You Not Allow Me To Just Love

    I walked with you, your sweet voice echoes still
    I talked with you, your sad choice was to kill
    Darling, tho' we loved far more than we slept
    When you fled, twas I, THAT SINCERELY WEPT!

    Why could you not allow me to just love?
    Why could you not allow me to just love?

    Now empty halls sing your wondrous name
    Since your flight, life has never been the same
    In your closet, you left that one red shoe
    Your past sorrow, darling I had no clue.

    Why could you not allow me to just love?
    Why could you not allow me to just love?

    I walked with you, your sweet voice echoes still
    I talked with you, your sad choice was to kill
    Darling, tho' we loved far more than we slept
    When you fled, twas I, THAT SINCERELY WEPT!

    Why could you not allow me to just love?
    Why could you not allow me to just love?

    Robert J. Lindley, 11-14-2017
    Rhyme, (Ancient Dreams and Echoing Sorrows)
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    My Dearest Little One, My How Fast Time Has Flown

    My dearest little one, my how fast time has flown
    you came and life exploded upon us and in us too
    Such trials and tribulations came with your birth
    yet now, we find the treasure that is you
    the songbird that sings to the TV,
    the cowboy shooting loud cap-guns,
    the superman, jumping from couch to couch
    the little climbing squirrel in the small tree.

    Years have past and your greatest gift is you
    a gem of magnificent beauty in our hearts and eyes
    O' the many deep worries you've put us through
    yet, the blessing you are has all that overcame,
    for in your eyes rests our souls,
    in your hands rests our beating hearts,
    in your words we hear our love returned
    in your life we find ours blessed and magnified!

    My dearest little one, my how fast time has flown
    you came and life exploded upon us and in us too
    Such trials and tribulations came with your birth
    yet now, we find the treasure that is you
    the songbird that sings to the TV,
    the cowboy shooting loud cap-guns,
    the superman, jumping from couch to couch
    the little climbing squirrel in the small tree.

    Robert J. Lindley

    October 19th, 2017

    Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
    Placed 2nd in SilentOne's contest..--Tyr
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    In process , composing for new poetry contest. Have to stop, have visitors coming over..--Tyr


    An Indian Warrior's Greatest Test

    Having ventured, where every shadow had a name
    Bearclaw watched for higher spirits and Nature's clues
    Should he fail and perish, only he was to blame
    For he and none other had dared to walk in his shoes

    In awe of this rugged and completely unknown land
    He thanked his guiding spirit for such an honored gifts
    A new knife, showing emblems of his tribal band
    A necklace allowing he to very quickly shape-shift

    He asked the dancing winds to thank the shining sky
    He begged mother earth to bless this dangerous task
    He had no fear, he knew only great turtle did not die
    And for strength and more courage he dare not ask

    He found the black lake where the beast lay deep
    Waited for night's darkness and its time to rise
    Time had come, for those killed he did not weep
    Hiding in silence, he wanted complete surprise

    As the bright moon raced behind brother cloud
    He knew the dark would bring the beast up soon
    Heart beating fast, he asked only to be allowed
    to kill before the clouds cleared the hiding moon
    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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    Advice Given A Friend, On The Next Lady Sought

    First, be a true gentleman and be kind
    if it's a good woman you want to find.
    Embrace her dear heart and first let her know
    you desire a love-life where both can grow!

    Forget the one that cut and did you wrong
    nobody wants to hear that old sad song.
    Talk much more to the next lady you meet
    and for goodness sake, do not ever cheat!

    On that first date, do not dare to be late
    for it is much better not to tempt Fate.
    You be charming but in all be sincere
    if she is the one, she will draw you near!

    Show her that you are first a gentleman
    desiring her love and a lifelong plan.

    12-18-2017

    Brend'a Chiri's mens advice contest.
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