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Too Many Sins For Me To Count

Too Many Sins For Me To Count Long shadows on tall snowy mount too many sins for me to count Frozen lake with live fish beneath what will my love ever bequeath When moon frowns upon my dark-face can I admit my sad disgrace Dark shadows, linger in the night being afraid is only right From deep woods come loud, restless howls I stand alone, gone are old pals When dawn brings forth sweetest relief I fall to pray, in true belief Shadows sent to perform dark task WHY ME, LOST HEART DARES TO ASK Am I forgiven my sins true maker of sincere amends Carry me to a safer place take this soul from this shadow place Robert J. Lindley, 4-17-2017 First written in 1979 in my private writes, modified today to present here. Syllables Per Line: 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 8 8 Total # Syllables: 144 Total # Words: 111

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Date: 4/19/2017 6:12:00 PM
Such a touching poem! Truly found something special in this piece of work certainly deserves a 7!! -Love Ettie
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Date: 4/18/2017 6:23:00 PM
this was a great one for you to modify . Wow, 1979. That was the year I graduated from BYU! Pregnant at the same time with my son! I like the dark way you wrote this gem, Robert.
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Date: 4/18/2017 7:01:00 AM
Good Morning Robert. I found this powerful and expressive. Your words and thoughts allow the reader to reflect and look within. That is a plus anytime. I also found this entry timely as we just ended Holy Week and the Lenten Season. Have a wonderful day. Well done in its entirety.
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Date: 4/17/2017 4:28:00 PM
Beautiful and touching Robert. There is softness and hope in your words. Wonderfully written my friend.
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