Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

An Ancient Poet's Dying Plea

An Ancient Poet's Dying Plea

Let thy truest light shine',
for joy soothes longing heart.
Great and wise muse is thine',
may finest glee thee impart!

Gift words sweet as daily bread,
sing out wise words well praised.
Other poets need to be fed,
united in voice all gets raised!

Hold dear thy tender, inner child,
wrap in warmth its softer glow.
May ye even write as one wild
just to let this world know!

Climb mountains for higher thoughts
for time and poet's faith never halts!

Robert J. Lindley, 1-06-2017

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Freddie Robinson Jr. January 7, 2017 at 9:12 AM I agree w/Mystic Rose and Victor. A lovely sonnet, and the language is enthralling. I love the old English style of prose. Very romantic. As is your sonnet, Robert. Fine poetry indeed. Here's a raised glass of non-fermented wine to you, my friend. Love and joy to you. Robert Lindley January 7, 2017 at 11:17 AM Thank you my friend! I will share a celebrating drink with you any day as I find your humbleness, great poetic talent and kindness are all to be admired and rightly praised! May God's blessings wrap you and give thy pen golden verses and sweet tidings!

Daniel Turner January 6, 2017 at 9:21 AM Another wonderful sonnet, Robert. Thanks for "feeding the poets":) Robert Lindley January 6, 2017 at 12:38 PM Thanks Daniel, as you know I read your poems to learn!!

Akkina Downing January 6, 2017 at 9:02 AM "Gift words sweet as daily bread" Is what you're giving us, Rob...this poem is fantastic, I love it. Even the melody afloat with tender touch :) Robert Lindley January 6, 2017 at 12:37 PM Thank you Akkina. As poets we should be more generous with our help and our kindness.

Chris Green January 6, 2017 at 8:48 AM Beautiful crafted and expressed Robert. This has a feeling of olde world poets. Nicely done. Robert Lindley January 6, 2017 at 12:36 PM Appreciate the kind words my friend!