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And Then From Darkness Came the Light

And Then From Darkness Came The Light When you have ate the burning sand tasted the heart of grief and its pain felt your soul, your heart reprimand and newborn eyes beg more to see a blind fury may in your spirit dwell your life and your all falls into hell know weeping tears may then relieve aches birthed from lies meant to deceive. When dawn and it glories do not appear your days are dead, your nights full of fear clock no longer ticks but instead bangs you feel it, monster and its long fangs food becomes just another sad chore you know you're hurt yet beg for more leave the shadows and embrace the Light for nothing else can ever win the fight. Each day starts to be better than the last holds now bulge, your ship sails at full mast give praise for mercy and heaven above you are in the fold, that fits like a glove inhaled into that sweet eternity and its glow finally set to win and you then shall know true peace in love, has thus been found in heavens above not on earthen grounds! R.J. Lindley, June 9th, 1974 Rhyme, ( Darkness, Light and Redemption)

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Date: 9/29/2018 4:52:00 AM
Good Morning Robert. This entry is marvelous. Words that come to mind are inspirational and motivational. A true uplifter for anyone in need. It was a pleassure turning to your page. May this day find you well.
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Date: 9/28/2018 3:37:00 PM
A wonderful message of redemption during troubled times.
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Date: 9/25/2018 2:51:00 PM
Hi Robert, This is beautiful! You are an incredible poet. You are gifted with a Shakespearean touch! Kind regards, Jenny (P)
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Date: 9/22/2018 3:38:00 AM
A soothing work of art that touches the core of Man's existence.. A journey of a constant quest for meaning, truth, Beauty, Love.. we fall into pain, we embrace a deeper self, we reach the depths of the heart.. we dive into Love.. our way to divine beauty and light.. Great poetry! Great poet! A mine of gems an avid reader treasure! A FAV. A great pleasure to read. Shine and be blessed always Robert.
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Date: 9/21/2018 5:37:00 AM
So true and beautifully penned. A well-flowing read.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 9/21/2018 6:08:00 AM
Thank you my good friend. All that truly and faithfully step into the Light are blessed and find the peace and love sought.
Date: 9/20/2018 1:31:00 PM
You'll be writing until the last drop of ink in your pen...Good to read you, my brother...Stay strong...my best wishes are with you today and always...
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Robert Lindley
Date: 9/20/2018 5:02:00 PM
Thank you my good friend. I hope that I can stay in my poetry writing as it has become a major part of me over these many decades now!
Date: 9/20/2018 1:30:00 PM
Nothing else can win the fight indeed, well done my friend...
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Robert Lindley
Date: 9/20/2018 5:01:00 PM
Thank you my good friend. Very glad that you liked this one my friend.
Date: 9/20/2018 11:16:00 AM
A brilliant walk through darkness leading to light and redemption..you crafted this poem in wonderful rhymes. Gifted words, as always Robert, even far back in 1974.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 9/20/2018 4:59:00 PM
Thank you my good friend. I was 20 years old when I first wrote this one, and had came out into the light...
Date: 9/20/2018 10:15:00 AM
So well written Robert. Our earth is indeed a dark place and the day will come for us all to enjoy the light. Tom
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Robert Lindley
Date: 9/20/2018 4:57:00 PM
Thank you my good friend. We can stay in the light here if we but decide to leave the dark and walk that path..
Date: 9/20/2018 9:17:00 AM
That is true, heaven is the goal for so many.. A place so much better and peaceful than where we are today... You described it so poetically..
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Robert Lindley
Date: 9/20/2018 4:56:00 PM
Thank you my good friend. Yes, this is now and always has been a dark place.

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