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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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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!
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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
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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
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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
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Adri Dew
Date: 10/4/2015 6:33:00 PM
It shows how talented you are, and from such an early age.
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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!
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