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R.J. Lindley,
June 3rd, 1996
Sonnet

Syllables Per Line:10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 113

An Old Timer's Advice To Rash Young Lads

An Old Timer's Advice To Rash Young Lads

When youthful ardor flows like raging flood,
temptation's ills are waiting in the blood.
Even with painful lessons in the past,
nothing stops that hot-rush and cannons blast!

When Spring air brings out that deep mating call
some think of love desires, nary its fall.
Yet in youth falls come and oft with a shock,
like a swift cut, bare neck, head on the block!

The wise learn and control their emotions
love is work and not some magic potion.
Keep a level head and know love is real
not a treasure one can barter or steal!

When young love stirs two hearts, comes a'callin
Slow down, keep your head avoid the fallin'

R.J. Lindley,
June 3rd, 1996
Sonnet
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Sietesantos Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 11:42 AM
My friend, many of us wish we had received this kind of advice when we were in our youth. Perhaps, we would have approached life a little differently! Thank you for sharing these wise, insightful words; and I hope some young person will read your message and be receptive enough to take heed and benefit from them! Such an excellent Sonnet! Hugs and love. Pandita
Ashley Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 7:42 PM
Poetic pearls of wisdom adorn your beautifully expressed sonnet, Robert. Your insightful and incisive imagery paints the picture of the impetuous nature of 'young lads' so perfectly. Now, let's hope all the young lads out there can heed your sage advise... :) A brilliant poem on an awesome theme! Warmest wishes, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 9:10 PM
Thank you my friend. I too hope these words may save a few. What are we if we can not hope? Hope for a better world and for love to touch us all!!
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