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O' Man, Thou Art In Arrogance Oft Lost

O' Man, Thou Art In Arrogance Oft Lost Within earth's vast herds mysteries abound as man walks in shadows that prance and play. Life is an ocean that swirls and confounds such odd, vain and weak creatures made of clay! What of miracles, for fear we do not tell, for shame that such will never be believed. Nights when one just knows he has been in Hell and was only, by dawn's bright lights relieved! Silent prayers uttered in agonized mind, with blessed answers that arrive to heal. Of lost treasures we thought to never find returned by way of, things that dreams reveal? O' man, thou art in arrogance oft lost. Blindly stabbing that darkness at great cost! Robert Lindley, sonnet- 1985

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/13/2019 5:00:00 PM

A poetic gem of brilliant spiritual insight, Robert!! Such a marvelous crescendo ending as well. Stellar bright write! Love and more love always.

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/14/2019 4:56:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Sad truth about mankind and this dark world that govern us far more deviously than many know or than many dare ever to openly admit.. God bless..

Lin Lane

Date: 12/13/2019 10:57:00 AM

I've need of more time to read your other posts, Robert, but this one cannot wait, for the arrogance of some has been stuck in my craw for several days. I've need to set it free and so I've written of something much more tranquil. Love your thoughts..."Lost treasures we thought to never find/returned by way of, things that dreams reveal" are valued more once they are found. Thank you for those lines.

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/14/2019 4:54:00 PM

Thank you my friend.,discovering is oft the first step to needed action to resolve conflicts. The finding sometimes needs a slight nudge itself to be found.. After that it is up to the finder what path to take, if even any at all.. God bless..

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/13/2019 10:01:00 AM

Yes, we are in arrogance lost. Weak,egotists trumpeting our selves... Howling with meaningless trophies. Panagiota

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/11/2020 9:49:00 AM

Wanted to add, Robert. It's hard to distinguish the razors that flutter. Blinded by lights of arrogance sometimes using God's name as one being one of His. But show no signs of love. They talk a good talk But what charlatans they be, their words and souls are hollow as a dead tree. Love Panagiota 1/11/2020

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/14/2019 4:50:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Man is a woefully blinded creature grasping for life saving lines in this savage, dark and evil world. Many of those lines have razor blades attached to cut and gift more pain and blood letting. Sad but true.. God bless..

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/13/2019 10:03:00 AM

A phenomenal poem that is far more than words in sonnet formM A FAV. Panagiota