Are We Mortal Men Or Blinded Field Mice

Are We Mortal Men Or Blinded Field Mice? Dare I forgive, this sadder light of day Stumble within its long, dark corridor. Crawl forth, this body made of earthen clay Begging for sweet relief and nothing more? Are we mortal men or blinded field mice? Living, only enough wares to suffice? Nay! One must rise up and dare to Fate fight Sew Life's cuts with courage and stronger thread. Walk not in servitude, dark of dark night Waiting only dreaded day we are dead! Are we mortal men or blinded field mice? Living, only enough wares to suffice? Life's greatest blessing is also our foe For it rests within Time's dark clutching hands. We were made with souls, so that we may know We are imprisoned on these earthly lands! Are we mortal men or blinded field mice? Living, only enough wares to suffice? With that key left, for each to seek and find One may enter paradise's golden streets. Deep in our hearts, love that can save each mind Awaits beyond our sad earthly defeats! Are we mortal men or blinded field mice? Living, only enough wares to suffice? Robert J. Lindley, 2-17-2017 Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 Total # Syllables: 240 Total # Words: 182 Note: Slowing light came back to shine, into a blinded lost soul all that great loss was not all mine, yet I feel, I felt its greatest toll.