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Gasping Stars Look Down Upon My Tired Soul

Gasping Stars Look Down Upon My Tired Soul When I need to again find my own way late midnight walks are my mainstay There is this place I walk and roam comfort away from worries of my home The sidewalk ends and fields begin I imagine they stretch and never end Cool night air soothes my tired brain far away, whistle of an old night train My pace slows to soak so much more in I am not alone, night is my friend Gasping stars look down upon my soul Seeking calm, I then reach my goal Dog barks sadly as I slowly trod by moans so blue, almost seems to cry Past the farmhouse my favorite tree massive black oak, does so comfort me Gazing at its massive majestic form I see damage from a terrible storm Ahh yes, none are immune from harm not even this great titan on the farm Very slowly I turn to find my way back retracing this walk along this track A calm has now found my lonely spirit happiness approaches I can even hear it My pace increases as I seek to return to the place where my love does burn Family , the gift of my very long life my children, my love , my sweet wife When I need to again find my own way late midnight walks are my mainstay Robert Lindley, 1-11-2015

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Date: 1/17/2015 1:03:00 PM
love taking walks along the shore at night to hear the sea whispering voices golden beautiful ink flowing excellent piece robert bless you
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Robert Lindley
Date: 1/17/2015 7:49:00 PM
Liam, no sea near me but if there was I walk in the sand and surf for sure! I have a sweet spot down by the river, the waves lapping ever so softly at dusk works wonders for me when I am a bit down..
Date: 1/13/2015 6:16:00 AM
A night walk that relaxes the mind...you manage to take me along with you, Robert. I have done that a few times; silence and the fresh night air can work wonders! // paul
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Date: 1/17/2015 7:47:00 PM
You are too kind my friend. Sometimes a man needs silence to hear the air talk. Just seems to be a greater gift when its at night. I hope you enjoyed the walk with me my friend..
Date: 1/11/2015 3:31:00 PM
Thank you Emile.. Pet's words from the heart always ring true to fellow poets. Poetry is nothing when no truth lies within it. I walk the path and God speaks by way of Nature, stillness of the night and heavenly stars so very bright! The moon his lantern beams on down. All is at peace in this ole town..
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Date: 1/11/2015 1:03:00 PM
Wonderful work with great thought given to the subject mater as it is gently unfolded for the readers delight.
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