Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

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R.J. Lindley , 
July 11th, 1973
Sonnet, ( Working on the farm before sun-up until after sunset)

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Total # Syllables:140
Total # Words:112

Note: I decided this morn, to bring this one right on out of my private journal.
Hope you may enjoy it, as I wrote it at age 19..
Any that worked on the farms in the 60-s, 70's, and 80's, will certainly get this.. 

 

As I Walk Hard Narrow Path, Dust In My Mouth

As I Walk Hard Narrow Path, Dust In My Mouth

I walk hard narrow path, dust in my mouth
Just a poor farm-boy, born in the dear South,
With edges slippery and turns so quick
Oft so weary, too often so damn sick.

Trudging on through, into midnight's dark cast
Praying my courage will forever last,
And in my dreams, I meet my angel here
She of sweetest heart and devoid of fear.

Each new sunset , I watch those red-burnt rays
Muttering words, as only poor boy prays,
In wind's soft blows, I hear, "patience rewards"
Step thee lively, avoid the broken shards!

I walk hard narrow path, dust in my mouth
Just a poor farm-boy, born in the dear South.

R.J. Lindley , 
July 11th, 1973
Sonnet, ( Working on the farm before sun-up until after sunset)

Note: I decided this morn, to bring this one right on out of my private journal.
Hope you may enjoy it, as I wrote it at age 19..
Any that worked on the farms in the 60-s, 70's, and 80's, will certainly get this..

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Heidi Sands April 26, 2019 at 7:31 PM This is a great, well written poem. Congratulations! Robert Lindley April 26, 2019 at 7:36 PM Thank you very much my good friend. A poetic look back at my youth and a lot of very hard farm work.

Kim Rodrigues April 24, 2019 at 6:16 PM A great one, Robert! Just beautiful! Congrats on POTD! Robert Lindley April 24, 2019 at 7:10 PM Thank you my dear friend. Your very kind words and congratulations are so very truly appreciated.

Tom Cunningham April 21, 2019 at 2:13 AM No better poem to be honoured than this one on this joyful day. Congratulations on POTD and a happy Easter to you. Tom. Robert Lindley April 21, 2019 at 9:26 AM Thank you my great friend. I was a bit hesitant to post this one but I am now glad that I did.. Wishing you and yours a very happy Easter.

Carole Duet April 20, 2019 at 10:00 PM As I read this early poem of yours I was brought right onto that dusty road with you, Robert. I am from the south too and I know farm life is hard, and it was especially hard back in those days. Who could have known that it would produce a great poet like yourself? Congratulations on receiving POTD and Happy Easter. Robert Lindley April 21, 2019 at 9:24 AM Thank you my dear friend. Despite the bad and false image Hollywood depicts of we Southerners, we are by and large the friendliest section of USA. And a great many of us are very educated/intelligent, even if they do not write poetry..

Susan Ashley April 20, 2019 at 9:11 PM Your wondrous use of imagery, rhymes and emotion enlivens your poem is such a heartfelt and valiant way, Robert. A gritty portrayal of a stouthearted farm-boy. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Robert Lindley April 21, 2019 at 9:21 AM Thank you my dear friend. I wrote that sonnet while looking back at those years of childhood toil on the farm. Now at age 65, I'd give almost anything to be young and on that farm again, even with its very hard work and long days!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 20, 2019 at 6:56 PM Wonderful piece Robert, congratulations on POTD honours, warm hugs my friend xomo Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 8:05 PM Thank you my dear friend. Your very kind words are always greatly appreciated. God bless......

Brandy Nicole April 20, 2019 at 3:51 PM Your dedication is very inspiring. Working on a farm from sunrise, til sunset. Even in such conditions. I was born in the South as well. Beautiful Country Side indeed!! You have a wonderful heart my dear friend. Thank you for sharing this part of your world with all of us. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 5:17 PM Thank you my dear friend. Yes I had a feeling by your fine poetry that perhaps Southern blood flowed in your veins. Your congratulation is truly and very deeply appreciated..

Gordon Mcconnell April 20, 2019 at 3:40 PM A fine write Robert, bringing back the years as a teenager so congratulations on being POTD. I worked on the farm late 60s early 70s but I'm in Scotland so our fields weren't so dry more a case of being damp and wet. Have a great Easter weekend, Gordon Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 5:15 PM Thank you my friend. Farm work is petty much hard the same way the world over. As reaping bounty from the soil is never an easy task.. As you know well of that truth..

Anne-Lise Andresen April 20, 2019 at 1:20 PM - A well-deserved p.o.t.d. Robert ... I grew up in the country ... and have never been a "city lady" ... (.. I've never been rich either :))) ... Congratulations !!! - Happy Easter :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:43 PM Thank you my dear friend. Your congratulations and happy Easter wishes are both wonderful gifts to this old poet. I could tell by your wonderful poetry that you had proud and beautiful country blood flowing within your poetic veins.

Vijay Pandit April 20, 2019 at 12:36 PM In tradition of your wonderful writes..excellent poem Robert, as always, from your gifted pen. Heartfelt congratulations to you on poem of the day. Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:40 PM Vijay my great friend. As always your comment is acknowledged as the true gift that it is. Thank you for your reading and commenting on my poetry.

Lawrence Sharp April 20, 2019 at 10:53 AM Congratulations on POTD, very well deserved, my friend. Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:39 PM Lawrence my dear friend, thank you so much for your congratulations and always your sincere support and most blessed friendship..

Winged Warrior April 20, 2019 at 9:24 AM Dear Robert...at any age or at any farm...your writing is always impressive my friend...Congrats!!! on your POTD!!...Happy Easter!...^WW^ Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:37 PM My dear friend, your very kind words and happy Easter wishes are both gifts that are greatly appreciated.

John Gondolf April 20, 2019 at 8:35 AM Robert, thanks for sharing one of your poems from the past. Your talent as a poet showed at an early age. Congrats on POTD. John Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:36 PM Thank you my friend. I had a wonderful teacher when I was young and was encouraged to write directly from the heart always..

Eve Roper April 20, 2019 at 8:24 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Robert. Have a blessed Easter! Hugs Eve~`* Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:34 PM Eve my dear friend, thank you so much for your congratulations and blessed Easter wishes!

Joseph May April 20, 2019 at 7:21 AM Hard work and patience brings rewards...Congrats on POTD Robert.. Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:33 PM Joseph, thank you my friend. Your congrats are gladly received.

Douglas Pederson April 20, 2019 at 6:25 AM Indeed a well script of life. hardships and courage to continue. well deserved the POTD Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:32 PM Thank you my friend for your compliment and your very kind words...

Tania Kitchin April 20, 2019 at 4:46 AM A great early gem from you, congratulations on POTD! Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:30 PM Thank you my friend. Yes, I was quite young when composing this piece. Seems centuries ago, now.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 20, 2019 at 4:38 AM Congratulations dear Robert! Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:29 PM Demetrios, thank you my friend. I appreciate your kind words..

Besma Riabi Dziri April 20, 2019 at 3:52 AM Back with hearty congratulations on your POTD, Robert.. A masterpiece worthy of the honour and recognition.. my warmest wishes. Blessings. Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:27 PM My dear friend, your wonderful congratulation on this recognition is truly and deeply appreciated.

Tom Cunningham April 20, 2019 at 1:49 AM Lovely to see this honoured as POTD Robert, congratulations and a happy Easter to you. Tom. Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:26 PM Thank you Tom for the congratulations and your well wishes for a happy Easter..

Connie Marcum Wong April 20, 2019 at 1:33 AM I can relate Robert. The weather has so much to do with how your day goes too. Your talent was evident at 19 and you have continued to grow and become a master. Congratulations on POTD. Have a blessed Easter my friend! xxoo Robert Lindley April 20, 2019 at 2:25 PM Thanks for the congratulations my dear friend. At 19 , sometimes I tried not to write but the urge always won out.

Jennifer Proxenos April 19, 2019 at 10:13 AM You describe your younger years on a farm with a powerful and poignant message Robert! I so enjoyed this write I now get what you meant by making notes! Poetry hugs my friend, Jennifer. Robert Lindley April 19, 2019 at 11:48 AM Thank you my friend. I hope you consider the advice to be a bit of wisdom cheerfully given. Love your new pic...

Paul Callus April 19, 2019 at 6:59 AM I was brought up in the company of my grandparents and aunts whose work depended on their windmill and farm, Robert. Farming is no easy job, but it can be rewarding and satisfying. // This is a lovely sonnet which also merits a fav. Best regards, my friend. // paul Robert Lindley April 19, 2019 at 8:34 AM Thank you my great friend. We both share memories of older family members that were farmers. So true, although hard work it can be rewarding, especially when bountiful harvests are reaped!

Besma Riabi Dziri April 19, 2019 at 4:59 AM A boy reared by the hands of Nature, and on its wonders.. A boy who weathered the harsh side of Nature, guarded by his very angels.. can but reap such a wealth of soul and such a beauty of mind! Another precious pearl that inspires an avid reader! Thank you, Robert, for bringing out your beauties to shine in our hearts.. A fave. My deepest regards and blessings. Robert Lindley April 19, 2019 at 8:32 AM Thank you my dear friend. Your inspiring poetry and your inspiring comments are both truly and deeply appreciated by this old and quite oft very tired poet.

M. L. Kiser April 18, 2019 at 3:45 PM Such is farm life; or was in those days. My dad was raised on a farm where they had an old horse pulling the plow; not easy for a body to handle. Well penned. Robert Lindley April 19, 2019 at 8:31 AM That my great friend. You and I both then had dads that knew of such farming. When farming was extremely hard work and oft required strong backs, great muscles and tireless dedication to bringing in the harvest.

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