Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

And the Piper Played On

And The Piper Played On

The mystic piper paid his earthly dues
 strange tunes he did so often choose
 Notes that ring so loud and so clear
 wiping away doubt and darkened fear

 Yet each found this a false delight
 shadows that lurched in evil night
 Music set to lowly goals and greed
 easing pains from a desperate need

 Dancing in a deepened hollow ring
 woes trailed all that shout and sing
 Piper plays on in his standard way
 as his victims spin and gaze far away

 Stars spin away so very far, far above
 this world needs more, always more love

Robert J. Lindley

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Cona Adams January 11, 2015 at 1:38 PM Yes, love will out. Nice, easy flow, and great rhyme.

Robert Lindley January 10, 2015 at 9:28 PM Thanks guys. I will gladly take fewer coments by far better poets than more comments by lesser lights. I know these comments are sincere and well appraised judgments. Quality over quantity is my goal.... These comments are worth more thana hundred of the other kind ... I thank you guys, my friends, sincerely..

Keith O.J. Hunt January 10, 2015 at 8:05 PM Loved this write Robert, bravo! Always, Keith:-) Robert Lindley January 10, 2015 at 9:30 PM Good to see you back my friend! Where have ya been?

Liam Mcdaid January 10, 2015 at 3:16 PM dancing with the mind beautifully painted piece robert excellent pen dear pal Robert Lindley January 10, 2015 at 9:33 PM Thank you Liam.. I dabble with the paint brush while musing about life. Sometimes in comes out ok....Glad you like it..

Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 8:57 AM I love the feel of this piece. If I may be so bold I would encourage you to write more I feel this story is only partially told. I think this has the potential to be a masterpiece! Robert Lindley January 10, 2015 at 9:39 PM Still working on a second write my friend. A longer piece about halfway finished. Taking more time than I usually take because this topic is not only very deep but deeply personal to me.. Thanks for commenting my friend..