Gayle and Karen O'Leary
To Robert Lindley Today at 3:50 PM
Dear Robert,
It is so good to hear from you. Both of these poems are uplifting view and present different styles which I appreciate. Your first poem is such an inspirational message. Your faith shines through your words.
You sonnet is a fresh view with whimsical feel that I like. Nice use of imagery to share your thoughts.
I would like to accept both poems for publication at Whispers. See below for the months that your poems will appear. I will notify you when your poems are published. Thank you for your submission.
Blessings,
Karen
From: Robert Lindley
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 10:06 PM
To: Gayle and Karen O'Leary
Subject: Re: Whispers--Editor's Thoughts--By Karen O'Leary
Hello. Has been a while since we communicated.
I will submit this poem if you care to publish it.
Shining Fruits From A Solid Tree - Accepted for publication in July
As I rest on this high mountaintop
blessings come, they never stop
All my family are blessings to me
shining fruits from a solid tree
The clouds parting early each dawn
sunshine on flowers on the lawn
Looking closer I am content to see
smooth waves upon my family sea
Whenever this life sends some bad
I reflect on blessings I've had
Bow my head and settle in to pray
good Lord, thank you for every day
As my time for leaving comes near
I stand in faith not abject fear
Seeing my family in heaven my goal
praying God's mercy on every soul
As I rest on this high mountaintop
blessings come, they never stop
All my family are blessings to me
shining fruits from a solid tree
Robert J. Lindley, 02-14-2015
As Midnight Moon Shines Upon Her Eyes -Accepted for publication in September
In a dream world where fantasies abound
shall be where my princess is found.
Wrapped in her vision an angelic choir
cherubs singing her heart's desire.
Her voice soothes every hearing soul
spreading happiness her daily goal
As midnight moon shines upon her eyes
a thought comes to me so very wise.
Surely she could come to me down here
easing my hurt, wash away my fear.
A soft gentle touch to my spirit renew
help me find a love any man is due.
In a dream world such fantasy exist
Her heart's desire, anything on her list.
Robert Lindley, 04-04-2015
Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Lines: 17 (Including empty lines)
Words with (syllables) counted programmatically:
N/A Total # Words: 97
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Second revised version meets syllable count and is more directly attuned to the
subject, the girl. Word count is one word less but packs a more intensive feel
and places far more emphasis on the subject -the girl
Accepted for publication.....
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