Robert, I want to publicly thank you for inspiring me to write creatively with your enthusiasm and support.
I had written a tiny bit of poetry as a child, and then nothing more until that one Haiku written in Maine about 10 years ago. As I've mentioned, I once earned a living doing technical writing about computer software, and I am very comfortable in that genre. I hadn't thought that I could be creative in this way (or any way, truth be told).
Anyway, I am actually finding it to be fun! And it had the unexpected side effect of nudging me to look at my life on a very different level. On a deeper and also a more surface- observational level at the same time. Macro and micro, if that makes sense. Now I understand that isn't a side effect at all; it is actually what I think poetry is really all about.
@Tyr-Ziu Saxnot
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
Thank you my friend for your wonderful thank you note. It is I that must thank you for not only your friendship but also your support of my poetry and the beautiful inspiration thus given by the generous gift!
Especially so the many inspired poems that precious gift has led me to compose.....
Such kindness, poetic insight goes admirably well with your innate poetic talents that you having now fully found, can now share with the world my friend.
Where A Treasured Stream Was Found
May your cup fill and pen never run dry,
Sweet raindrops fall from your poetic skies.
You harvest verse-crops bountiful and new,
Happiness in blessed Life well treat you,
In heart, God, your light illuminate true
Your poems may come, tho a bit overdue.
Robert J. Lindley, 5-09-2019
Rhyme, ( A Promise Found And Fullfilled)
Dedicated to my friend Abbey.....
Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 05-10-2019 at 01:02 AM.
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Robert, did you create this format, and does it have a name?
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
Yes I did create this new poetry form.
New poetry form named: Lind68868
New poetry form: Must describe either 1. a living scene (one that is poetically possible to see), 2. a comparative thought, 3. or a dream.
Poem must list which of the three- this example is number 1.
Must have a Title
Syllable count must be 6,8,8,6,8
Must be 5 lines.
May be rhymed or written with no rhyme.
Living Blissfully Unawares
she held the golden keys
family picnics on Sundays
green yard, two cars, and a small dog
happy, eternal bliss
soft silk sheets on her king size bed
(1.) (living scene), no rhyme
Robert J. Lindley, 5-10-2019
Poetry form, Lind68868
this one is
28 words
36 syllables
146 characters
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STORMY MOMENTS
Pitter patter rain drops
Scattering over hood, windows
Thump, thump of wipers hypnotize
Sleepy eyes surprised, bright
Lightning, booming thunder, freshness
#1 Living Scene
SassyLady
May 13, 2019
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.
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Young Love’s Fleeting Moments
First love in summer’s spell
fire, energy, passion abound
cherry red Mustang sleek and bright
back seat kisses rival
moonlit sky, sultry breezes, sighs
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
Who is the person that can't find peace
Who is the person that can't find joy
Who is the person that can't find them self
Who is the person that can't find a toy
Sad is the day when someone is lonely
It really shouldn't be
They're only lonely in their mind
But their mind can set them free
Sad are people lonely among others
When there's lots of souls around them
They're surrounded by others but none are holy
To all of those they condemn
Such is life for many of us
We walk though it bravely without fear
For it us our own soul we should consider
And our own soul that shall not shed a tear
TB 5/15/2019
My newest poem written in Lind68868 poetry form.-- Tyr
Posting this blog to inform those entering Dear Heart's new contest, which requires writing in my new poetry form Lind68868
Blog Posted:5/15/2019 7:53:00 AM
Posting this blog to inform those entering Dear Heart's new contest , which requires writing in my new poetry form Lind68868- as previously I had given no example of it when any of the three was done in rhyme.
This, Tragic As A Shakespeare Play,
Lind68868 Rhyme
heartache, she went away
pain gnawing knowing, this was it
we had said all there was to say
my bottom lip I bit
this, tragic as a Shakespeare play
Robert J. Lindley, 5-15-2019
Lind68868, (Rhyme)
Example (1.) a living scene written in - Rhyme.
29 words
36 syllables
146 characters
Note-- Not for any contest, but given as an example of the new poetry form when done in, Rhyme..
A living scene,(not a dream) or (a comparative thought)because I experienced exactly that with the end of my first marriage.. Sad but true my friends...
And yes, because of the last verse it could also be classed in the "comparative thought" choice. However, the choice belongs to the author.
And I wrote it as- " a living scene", and in rhyme.
Note- I had to class this as a *Rhyme*, because Soup has no listing for my new poetry form, Lind68868.
I recommend using for syllable count verification this, the best one on the internet.
https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/
Good luck to one all all entering DearHeart's new contest..Copyright
© Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2019
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