Robert Lindley Poet Free verse

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 October 6, 2015 at 10:38 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 October 5, 2015 at 4:36 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 October 5, 2015 at 12:53 PM I enjoyed the read, Robert. Especially the second poem...Really quite elegant! My very best regards! :) john

Adri Dew October 4, 2015 at 5:43 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 October 4, 2015 at 6:33 PM It shows how talented you are, and from such an early age. Robert Lindley October 4, 2015 at 6:30 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!