Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

A Man of Your Own

A Man Of Your Own

The day is filled with echoes of olden time 
In shadows of pain- I watch the skylark climb 
Into the sun so far above the grain 
In fatherly love, my son I think of you again 

Oh father, life is too short to contemplate 
a mysterious journey to learn one's fate 
New adventures waiting to be discovered 
not existing to be smothered or mothered 

Son, in your life when pain starts to break, 
In clouds of dark- This wise advice please take 
Remember this, in the short of it all 
Help comes from each sincere heavenly call 

I'm leaving now - there are roads one must travel 
explore the world - hidden mysteries to unravel 
Like my brothers - every bird leaves the nest 
life is a journey - one must master to be the best 

Your dear brothers have done our family proud, 
Finding silver linings in every dark cloud 
Son, now time comes- For you to do the same 
Add goodness, pride and honor to our family name 

Thank you father - I will return to my family tree 
remember me in your prayers, while I roam free 
Look after mama and always remain content 
I will never forget the times, together we spent

Collaboration between Robert Lindley and Silent One
This poem is about a father speaking to his son, before he 
is ready to embark on his journey into the world on his own.
This is the first part of three poems.

17 December 2015

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Alexis Y. January 19, 2016 at 9:39 AM Robert, you and Silent One have penned a well written collab. This is great of example good relationship with father and son. It is filled with alot of love and wisdom. Well done. I'm off to read part two! -Alexis 7

Vera Duggan December 19, 2015 at 12:08 AM This is a wonderful poem by two brilliant poets, a poem every father and son should read, Peter is like this with our grandson that lives with us, but I think these days you can talk more openly with kids than when our own children were young, but anyway he has a good relationship with our boys. this poem says it all....Take care........Vera

Michael Tor December 18, 2015 at 10:35 AM Love this Robert and Silent One. Enjoyed reading...

Lin Lane December 18, 2015 at 4:08 AM Very nice cohesion between your verses. Well done, gentlemen.

Keith Bickerstaffe December 17, 2015 at 8:00 PM I could scarcely restrain my tears... a simply sublime poem of hellos and goodbyes inextricably blended. I look forward to the other pieces. Well done Robert! Best wishes, Keith Keith Bickerstaffe December 17, 2015 at 8:38 PM that's 'goodbyes and goodbyes...'