Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

A Vast Vacancy of Tearful Moaning Cries

A Vast Vacancy Of Tearful Moaning Cries

I had always thought to find death in the dead
after seeing lives lost, found I other clues.
Joys of life showed me other answers instead
even if amplified by sad nightly blues.

When glowing red-sun, treads on its daily path
graced by marbled clouds in high summer skies.
Fears of death lost its sting, void of darkness's wrath
and vast vacancy of tearful moaning cries.

Wherein such deeper knowledge gave sweet new cause
I found myself dancing in glittering light.
Seeker journeying far and fast without pause
racing through long brutal maze of darkest fright.

Stand I, beds of flowers, eating bright sunshine
Upon enlightenment my soul does now dine.

Robert J. Lindley, 11-28-2016

Sonnet form, Lin 11/11
Total words- 111..

Poem Syllable Counter Results
Syllables Per Line: 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11
Total # Syllables: 154
Total # Lines: 17  (Including empty lines)
Words with (syllables) counted programmatically: N/A
Total # Words: 111

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White Wolf November 29, 2016 at 1:57 AM I have gained so much from reading your work. And I am still learning from you with each and every poem. Another Fav! Thank you, my friend.

Charlie Smith November 28, 2016 at 11:59 AM Enlightenment indeed, a delightful repast Robert...