Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Beware Thee the Unsavory, Unfettered Throngs

Beware Thee The Unsavory, Unfettered Throngs

When distant mystery has curdled the blue sky
The old hag cursed the earth and the skirt of rain
Dance girls danced lively, the others did not try
There was far too much heavy words and abject pain
From the outskirts there was much cold, cued applause
Over desert ocean, he vultures await meals
And the heroes celebrated their minor pause
As the banker cries for more yellow gold to steal
The beaded storm its wings flap with laughing anger
And Greek Gods had a party to stamp their gold seal
In the distant mountains, awaited grave danger
The Raven's rascals held out for a better deal.

Beware thee the unsavory, unfettered throngs.
For darkness lies within their old romantic songs.

Robert J. Lindley, Sonnett
Nov. 21st- 1971

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Lady Labyrinth July 7, 2023 at 1:38 PM There is wisdom found in darkness. This poem, written in 1971, envelops what escalates around us in the world today. An ominous tapestry you create here that is timeless. I agree with Sotto and Baker below. Robert Lindley July 9, 2023 at 9:16 AM Thank you, my dear friend. I was in high gear searching for my poetic foundation back then. I had about 50/60 poetic books on the golden greats, Browning, Dickinson, Shelley, Byron, Keats, and others. I even had a couple Bukowski books if memory serves me right. God bless..

Sotto Poet July 5, 2023 at 10:55 AM In this exquisitely crafted sonnet, Robert, you unveil a tapestry of inspiration and adorability, brimming with vivid imagery. A profound wisdom emanates from the very essence of your words, reminding us of the imperative nature of remaining vigilant and discerning amidst the kaleidoscope of perceptions that surround us. Robert Lindley July 5, 2023 at 11:38 AM Thank you, my good friend. Yes, such is so true. Vigilance is now more the important call of the day than it ever was before. Lies coming out now are far more cleverly done, it seems. God bless.

Bill Baker July 4, 2023 at 4:56 PM Great message in the wisdom of your words in this Sonnet, Robert. We must always be vigilent and discern the truth in what we see and hear. Thanks for sharing your meaningful poetry with us, my friend. Bill Robert Lindley July 5, 2023 at 8:07 AM Thank you, my friend. That is absolutely right we must always look for truth. Life demands that as it makes life so much easier to operate with TRUTH as your guide. God bless..