A Quartet of Short Poems From 1973

A Quartet Of Short Poems From 1973 (1.) A Newer Vision, Of Paradise Lost I went blindly into the haze Left the purple gloom behind If human life be but a maze What does love do for mankind? R.J. Lindley, 1973 (2.) A Clear Vision, Of Death's Positive Hand Altars of purple robed kings Swollen with their stolen wealth Yet one day they too, their death bring Vastly improve their slaves health. R.J. Lindley, 1973 (3.) A Truer Vision, Of Humanity Golden pails filled with sweet dreams Life begging greater release Man a vain creature of dark schemes Pleading purple doom to cease. R.J. Lindley, 1973 (4.) A Sad Vision, A Much Deserved Fate He wore purple cloak, and sad eyes Sat upon a golden throne His wicked life his soul denies Destined to die alone. R.J. Lindley, 1973 Note: Hope you may enjoy this quartet of short poems, Written by a 19 year old lad. I remember him fondly And in his youth and vigor had hoped for so much more Yet life gives what it gives and man must endure its Angry pains, its losses and its failed dreams. These 4 poems are exactly as composed 46 years ago. No editing...