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Betrayed Expectations

Betrayed Expectations (Sonnet) I flew to Olympus, to find its heart armor intact against Hades' dark wrath. At birth the power of light made its start as Homer's ghost sent me upon my path. Yet there I found only an empty throne where once Zeus in glory firmly reigned. So sad! For no lighted wisdom was shown. Such that grievous and blue, my heart was pained. Thunder and lightning I didn’t yearn to find Nor divine favors for eternal youth. I wanted reassurance, peace of mind, justice for all and no distorted truth. At the foot of Olympus I sought love but no compassion came down from above. -------------------------------------------------- Robert Lindley & Paul Callus ~ 29TH November 2015 Note: It was a true pleasure collaborating with my friend Paul Callus on this poem. His poetic advice and addition both were top notch. And appreciated greatly was the opportunity to learn from him. You have my sincere thanks, my very talented poetic friend.

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Janik Corneleus

Date: 9/4/2016 11:57:00 AM

hello guys, im a 15 year old boy at sutherland high school and i wanted to know what this poem means, my name is janik corneleus and i need this for a project, i was hopeing for the explanation or analysis of the poem, thank very much

Paul Callus

Date: 12/1/2015 12:09:00 PM

I am pleased that finally I made it to your page, Robert! I have read with satisfaction the footnote and the lovely comments posted below. You are kind and generous...thank you. It has been a pleasure working with you. I admire a person with a humble attitude:) ~ All the very best, my friend. // paul

Janik Corneleus
Date: 9/4/2016 12:23:00 PM

hellp paul callus, would you please help me by telling me what this poems meaing is?

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/29/2015 11:44:00 PM

Well, I Have always admired the talent of Paul Callus and needless to say you as well Robert, so I may be redundant in saying, well another great poem and collaboration! A7 yet again to the both of you!

Paul Callus
Date: 12/1/2015 12:16:00 PM

Thank you Arthur; coming from you these are indeed encouraging comments:) Best regards // paul

Robert Lindley
Date: 11/30/2015 9:39:00 AM

Thanks Arthur, Paul is a great poet to write with and truly knows his stuff. Has helped me several times on my poems. A true generous soul!!

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/29/2015 3:06:00 PM

Hello Robert!! Another true gem of peerless excellence here!! Paul is a marvelous poet (and a good friend too), and I can certainly sense and see the fine work and collaboration that both of you exacted in making the words, verses and images of this sonnet ring with perfection and shine bright!! (Using the "Olympus" theme was a most timely and excellent call for this offering -- for sure!!) Another 7++++ from me and this one too is in my FAV BOOK!! Cheers and Best Wishes to you and Paul!! Gary

Paul Callus
Date: 12/1/2015 12:14:00 PM

Your feedback is always a pleasure to read, Gary. Thank you for the lovely comments:) Regards // paul

Robert Lindley
Date: 11/29/2015 3:56:00 PM

Trust me, I already knew how great his poet talent was. Paul even help me correct some of my opening verses. A true gentleman and kind person for sure!

Constance La France

Date: 11/29/2015 1:20:00 PM

Robert and Paul what a wonderful Sonnet, penned by two amazing poets, a collaborating 7 ~

Paul Callus
Date: 12/1/2015 12:13:00 PM

Thank you Constance; the complimentary remarks and high rating are appreciated. // paul

Robert Lindley
Date: 11/29/2015 3:54:00 PM

Thanks. I have not heard from Paul today but I am sure he appreciates the well earned praise given for his work as do I . By the way, my second collab offering now has three completed poems done. And truly the second half written by these top poets really will amaze when presented. I may now, have to limit how long this open invite goes on.

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/29/2015 10:34:00 AM

Chosen from first collaboration offering, these three poems, now posted listed in order of completion. *** Betrayed Expectation with Paul Callus *** Heart and Wisdom of Olympus with Broken Wings *** "APHRODITE" with Teppo Gren' Copyright © 2015 Robert Lindley