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A Shadow Emerges

I am very pleased to be able to present our sixth collaboration, with my great friend and very talented poet, Lawrence Sharp. Always a true honor for me to be able to collaborate with such a friend and very talented artist. A Shadow Emerges As its light was shining bright a dark shadow crossed the scene, a curse in the day and night vile-blood spilled from splintered spleen. Sickness invades absent mind doubts attack with no reprieve, thoughts invade,darkest kind, Hell acts fast, we must believe. Shadow has taken its form light's splendor, it now deforms Darkness, deforming the light, casts and forms the shadow’s might. Having snuffed the shining light, darkest shadow claimed the scene, it no longer stood in sight, for it was all, all unseen. Scourge of Disease only ends when death ascends to its throne, now the form contorts and bends, final chill darkens the bone. Robert J. Lindley and Lawrence Sharp collaboration

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 3/3/2019 2:34:00 PM
A wonderful dark collaborationfrom you both. Wonderful work! : )
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Date: 2/16/2019 4:28:00 AM
Very deep and profound! Much to ponder in this masterful collaboration. Thank you for sharing, dear Robert. Elaine
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/16/2019 1:49:00 PM
My dear friend, it is poets such as you that make this poetry site the top internet poetry site, IMHO. Myself, I just do my best to keep on reading, studying and learning from the many fine and great poets presenting their fine poems here. And I am so truly appreciative of that blessing!
Date: 2/13/2019 11:57:00 AM
Wow - a beauty, this poem intrigues and captivates! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:49:00 AM
Thank you my dear friend. Your comment is music to my eyes and ears, as that was the goal. To set the reader to ponder the depths of light not just on the side of blissful light but also on the side of the ever present dark that this world presents.
Date: 2/12/2019 9:08:00 AM
Robert/Lawrence, such a great work. You compliment each other so well!!!
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:47:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Lawrence is a truly talented and immensely creative poet. His poetry style awes me and I am always inspired by his great verses.
Date: 2/12/2019 4:53:00 AM
Excellent piece of work :)
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:45:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Very pleased that you found this our collaboration to be worthy. True, we do well when we conspire together to delve into a subject.
Date: 2/10/2019 11:53:00 AM
I like this collab Robert. God Bless you both.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:44:00 AM
Thank you my dear friend. I am blessed with so many friends here and many that have honored me by writing with me. Such gifts from great friends are indeed golden treasures.
Date: 2/10/2019 5:59:00 AM
Hi Robert, this is such an excellent collaboration by Lawrence and yourself. Two poets definitely singing as one. The emotions flow within this exceptional piece, such dark images your words do paint upon the mind's canvas. Such excellent darkness my friends. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend always....Mike.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:42:00 AM
Thank you Mike. I am blessed here with the many truly exceptional writing partners that have honored me by agreeing to compose along with me. Each and every one since my first collaboration have taught me and been wonderful to wade poetry streams with!
Date: 2/10/2019 3:18:00 AM
You and Lawrence work so well together Robert. A well composed collaboration. Tom.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:40:00 AM
Thank you much Tom. I am truly blessed to have as a friend and writing partner a poet as talented as is my dear friend Lawrence.
Date: 2/9/2019 12:52:00 PM
A grace in melancholy, good stuff Robert and Lawrence;-)
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:38:00 AM
Thank you dear friend. Such needs to be written about , as life is not all wine and honey, love and roses.
Date: 2/8/2019 8:39:00 AM
Disturbingly exciting! ;)
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:36:00 AM
Thank you friend. Very pleased you found this one interesting and truly appreciate your commenting.
Date: 2/7/2019 2:57:00 PM
Quite profound; you pen the sad truth.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:35:00 AM
Than you dear friend. Lawrence and I both love to delve into such waters. Let our imaginations flow and verses be born.
Date: 2/7/2019 12:00:00 PM
Great collaboration Robert.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:34:00 AM
My dear friend, thank you for reading and commenting. This was an honor for me to compose with Lawrence again , while taking a brief pause from my famous poets dedication series.
Date: 2/6/2019 4:18:00 PM
When dark shadows cling, light will shine through. Even when it seems like there is no hope. So many moments and emotions linger around each and every word. A beautiful collaboration Robert and Lawrence. ~ Brandy
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:30:00 AM
Thank you my dear friend. Yes, even when seems there is no hope , hope is still there , oft one just has to open heart and eyes to see it.
Date: 2/6/2019 10:15:00 AM
Darkest shadow claimed the scene..superb write..dark and sad. Kudos to you both Robert and Lawrence.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:25:00 AM
Thank you Vijay, your reading and your comments are both so truly appreciated.
Date: 2/6/2019 10:12:00 AM
Woah, that is a gripping, riveting write. Excellent work you two! Stunning piece. xomo x2!
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/15/2019 5:24:00 AM
Thank you my dear friend. My great friend Lawrence inspires me to do my best when we collaborate. For I know his verses are going to be golden--I reach out just trying to keep up.
Date: 2/6/2019 8:50:00 AM
Thank you, Robert, for another well enjoyed collaboration. A pleasure writing with you, as always, my friend.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/6/2019 9:00:00 AM
That goes triple for me my friend. I always know your verses will hit the mark and give greater beauty,depth and solid character to any poem that we create together. Always a true and much appreciated honor for me to compose with you.

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