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A Look Inward

A Look Inward For all I ever once was all I ever want to be, fleeting mists singing and rising fogs in morn sunset views triumphant; resting deep inside of me shadows of a spirit cold and stark in reality. R. J. Lindley, March 11, 1976 A Look Backward For all I ever once did and all my heart sees, glowing memories and loves beyond measure days the sun stirs; rainbows softly drifting spirit patiently waiting love's hopes sweetly livin'. Robert J. Lindley, 10-04-2015 Found this old poem(very rare free verse from 39 years ago) and decided to give a new and up to date answer/reply.

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Kp Nunez

Date: 10/6/2015 10:38:00 AM

This is very nice. A very old poem got a fresh breath of life with your reply. My very first write was I think when I was 13. I can no longer remember the entire body but the last two lines were "So we must make sure to take care of nature// In preparation for our own great future// lol!

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 10/5/2015 4:36:00 PM

Its always nice when we find those hidden treasures. I remember losing my first poem in the hands of some highschool students who were supposed to review it and give it back but that never happened. I miss that little poem but i cant even rem what it was about. Anyways...i really really loved these two gems

John Fleming

Date: 10/5/2015 12:53:00 PM

I enjoyed the read, Robert. Especially the second poem...Really quite elegant! My very best regards! :) john

Adri Dew

Date: 10/4/2015 5:43:00 PM

Oh, the use of the words is simply brilliant, short and precise..and yet it says all. loved this one Robert. Dew

Adri Dew
Date: 10/4/2015 6:33:00 PM

It shows how talented you are, and from such an early age.

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/4/2015 6:30:00 PM

Thanks Dew. I had forgotten that poem, newly found now and it was even in free verse which I almost never composed in, back in those many centuries ago!