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As I Ponder Life and Its Too Brief Span

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R.J. Lindley,

June 11th, 1971
Rhyme, ( Mankind, Mysteries, Love and Life)

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Note- Although we are but a mere blink of the eye in Time, we are also true wonders in this vast Universe. For we are Souls that know the blessings and wonders of Love..

Decided to edit this old poem and present it today. Hope you may enjoy the read, I was very young(17) when I wrote this one(2 years after my father's death).

As I Ponder Life And Its Too Brief Span As I ponder Life and its too brief span- World's many mysteries and its dark shrouds, How came to be this great wonder called man; Between Heaven and Earth float fluffy clouds; Nature made to aid both with creations, Birth, Life and Decay are constant blown winds, Man lives for romances deepest sensations; In true romance that we pray, never ends. As I ponder Life and its too brief hours- Crystal dawns and sun's brighter warming rays; Spring's re-generations and May showers; How in Hope's just cause, patience always pays, For Time is too oft dear Friend or great Foe, Allows us to stay here but for a while; Some are ancient, others as fleeting snow; While man walks his path a few shallow miles. As I ponder Life and its too brief span- World's many mysteries and its dark shrouds, How came to be this great wonder called man; Between Heaven and Earth float fluffy clouds; Nature made to aid both with creations, Birth, Life and Decay are constant blown winds, Man lives for romances deepest sensations; In true romance that we pray, never ends. R.J. Lindley, June 11th, 1971 Rhyme, ( Mankind, Mysteries, Love and Life) Note- Although we are but a mere blink of the eye in Time, we are also true wonders in this vast Universe. For we are Souls that know the blessings and wonders of Love..

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John Gondolf

Date: 10/8/2017 6:19:00 AM

Those were profound words for a 17 year old and they still ring true today.

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/17/2017 7:47:00 AM

Thank you John. Very pleased you think so my friend. Truth is eternal, only mankind finds flaws in it and does so to try to justify his wickedness, methinks. I was very, very well read by age 17 and quite idealistic. methinks. On average I read about 6 or 7 new books each week. And tons and tons of classic poetry!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/5/2017 8:26:00 PM

A beautiful write Robert that has withstood the test of time, it was beautiful then and it's more beautifully meaningful now. We are here but for a short while. Enjoyed!

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/17/2017 7:43:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I too, see it as more beautiful now because of the knowledge gained and life's many trials and tribulations that I have now (46 years later) at age 63, lived through!

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 10/5/2017 7:44:00 PM

Just like a day in the Lord is as of a thousand years. Just a brief time we're here in are small minds 60, 70, 80 years plus seems like a life time. Your pose is great love the inter actions and truths. Thank for sharing James

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/17/2017 7:40:00 AM

Thank you James. I am pleased that you found quality and truths in this poem my friend.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 10/5/2017 5:53:00 PM

As a lover of romance whether physical or religious, you have epitomized our short stay on earth so eloquently. My compliments!

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/17/2017 7:38:00 AM

Thank you my friend. We agree that our stay on earth even if it reaches a century is still short. Yet one must make do with what one is given. In my wild youth I wasted so many fruitful years due to my seeking ever greater love and adventures in life.

Darren White

Date: 10/5/2017 10:33:00 AM

I love your poems, the new ones and the older ones, Robert. This one is no exception.

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/17/2017 7:36:00 AM

Thank you Darren. I am very pleased that you think both the old and the new are worthy enough to read. Which is why oft, I do not edit my much older poems--even when I see improvements that I could now make.

Silent One

Date: 10/5/2017 6:39:00 AM

You wrote this poem so long ago, but it is also relevant today. As always your poems live through time, this one flows so well.. You are a great poem my friend, may you write forever and ever..

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/17/2017 7:33:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I appreciate your kind words and best wishes for the continuing writing of my poetry. A wish I hope to do my best to fulfill.. I was indeed , very young and hopeful back when this one was composed.