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Robert J. Lindley, 8-10-2018
Free verse, (Based upon a very old tragedy many decades ago)

Note: Oft reality curses and seems to be an unbearable state to have to endure. Yet in this realm Fate, Time, Reality and Death are all-powerful commanders on a ship speeding across the universe. Only stop to get off of it -- is death...

A Sweet Child's Untimely Death

A Sweet Child's Untimely Death

Windswept leaves blown upon abandoned house doorstep 
there rests in peace, as if morning mail. 
Driveway empty aside from one old red broken tricycle, remnants left behind by the last family living there after the death of their child.
Alas, Fate created this lonely and tragic scene, with its sorrows now flown far away.
Chill breeze attacks the trees as if to say, sorrows are here and her they will stay,
for their child exists no more.
Exists no more, echoing savagely - she exists no more!
A sweet child's untimely death. Reality's naked and almost unbearable truth.

Robert J. Lindley, 8-10-2018
Free verse, (Based upon a very old tragedy many decades ago)

Note: Oft reality curses and seems to be an unbearable state to have to endure. Yet in this realm Fate, Time, Reality and Death are all-powerful commanders on a ship speeding across the universe. Only stop to get off of it -- is death...

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Susan Ashley August 13, 2018 at 8:38 PM Your darkly moving poem reaches a deep emotional space in my being, dear Robert, where emotions are felt viscerally and in every fiber of my being.. such is the penetrating power of your passionate expression in your poignant poem. A piece that resonates with haunting sadness.. masterfully written. Warmest wishes my immensely talented friend.. ~Susan Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:16 AM Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to see your visit and your comments.

Line Gauthier August 13, 2018 at 1:22 PM This beautifully penned poem does justice to the horrific ordeal a family would suffer in such a time of loss. Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:16 AM Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to see your visit and your comments.

Besma Riabi Dziri August 13, 2018 at 12:28 PM A beautiful write despite the drops of ache here and there! A masterful way to depict the pain and suffering in a gripping description and imagery. Thank you so much Robert for sharing. Be blessed. Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:15 AM Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to see your visit and your comments.

Lawrence Sharp August 11, 2018 at 2:14 AM A very moving and sensitive piece. Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:14 AM Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to see your visit and your comments.

Connie Marcum Wong August 10, 2018 at 10:47 PM I can relate to this tragedy as being a witness to the death of a beautiful little girl about three and a half. She ran down our complex steps and her weak little heart just gave out. We watched from our fourth balcomy, down below, the grief of the moyher and aunt and the children who were playing with her. It was heartbreaking and you never forget something so tragic. Your poem got to me Robert and took me right back to that sad moment. Excellent free verse my friend! xxoo Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:14 AM Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to see your visit and your comments.

Arturo Michael August 10, 2018 at 7:12 PM Great imagery and imagination ,,,A deep sadness could only reflect...All the best Robert Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:13 AM Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to see your visit and your comments.

Jan Allison August 10, 2018 at 5:40 PM such sad sad imagery Robert, you bought this tragic scene to life with your vivid description. Hugs Jan xx Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:13 AM Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to see your visit and your comments.