Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

As We Cry In the Darkness

As We Cry In The Darkness



We cry in the darkness, the echoes cast
a shadow on the things that never last
Tears eat into our souls, our hearts wept
dreams brought sadness even as we slept

The Hand of Fate, O' what great mystery
death and destruction mankind's history
Lost in blackness that covers man's all
our screams echo back on us as we fall

Light, if allowed will pierce this gloom
we should not race blindly to our doom
Purpose of life can be harness for good
yield not to the plea of, if only I could

Raise sails to set ship onto a new trail
a journey that races ever away from hell
Faith embraced sends wind that so bless
Demand true love, never settle for less!

Robert J. Lindley, 09-06-2014

note: The blind see only darkness ahead.
Once eyes are opened we see light of truth
We find true love is purpose of life instead.

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Andrea Dietrich September 9, 2014 at 4:06 PM I agree with Paul. This has wonderful expressions of faith in it. I admire you for your great attitude toward life and your marriage, as evidenced by the words of your poetry.

Paul Callus September 7, 2014 at 6:24 PM This is a lovely expression of and faith, Robert. It is important that we look ahead with positivity. // paul

Christine Costello September 6, 2014 at 7:46 PM Robert- I love this especially the lines about demanding true love. A definite solid 7. :-)Christine

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM Quite a Hopeful last stanza that I love the most Robert! Why cry in darkness when light can pierce gloom! Wonderful poem!