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Robert J. Lindley, 4-21-2018
Sonnet, ( The Dark That Holds Its Prey)

Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 100

Born To Walk, a Dark Path of Jagged Stones

Born To Walk, A Dark Path Of Jagged Stones

Born to walk, a dark path of jagged stones
too oft full of mistakes and ragged moans,
lone flying feather, blown in raging storm
black-hand of death, tis but our aging norm.

Begging for more Time, with sorrowing pleas
doomed within forest of narrowing trees,
searching for some hope, its reckoning halls
forest echoes, with our beckoning calls.

Bereft of light, tumbling as desert weeds
in abject darkness, mumbling out our needs,
forever seeking more, that fleeting dream
yet we live as a lost, retreating team.

We exist, much like constant flying birds.
We resist, hesitant to seek truth's words.

Robert J. Lindley, 4-21-2018
Sonnet, ( The Dark That Holds Its Prey)

Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 100
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Rushing Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 7:19 AM
What a great sonnet, very beautiful and flows so well. A fave.
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October 24, 2018 at 9:42 PM
Strong write, Robert, keep seeking the sunshine. Regards, Viv
Raven Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Hi Robert, this is a most creative write from your pen. I can relate to some of this write, as I read I can see the parallels. As always Robert, it has been a pleasure to drop by and read this deep poetic gem from your pen. A Fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend always....Mike.
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October 23, 2018 at 4:24 PM
Wonderfully penned; I find that as I get older, I sometimes have to purposely look for the good in the day. It's there but, pain has a way of obliterating it. Wish you the best, Robert.
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October 23, 2018 at 9:57 AM
Hello Robert, this poem is deep yet beautifully written. How are you feeling now? Are you feeling any better? Have a nice day my friend.
One Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 8:10 AM
Very deep and a little dark, sad sonnet my friend.. You write these so easily..
Sharp Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 11:31 PM
The great depth of your inkwell continues to hold the reader, another very fine piece.
Callus Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 4:15 PM
Alas, life is never smooth-going! There is so much to do and not enough time to accomplish everything. ~ As usual you write from many years of experience, my friend. Best regards // paul
Cunningham Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 12:36 PM
A well written dark sonnet Robert, life can sometimes be a walk on jagged stones, and oh to have more time. Tom.
Michael Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Nice vibes in the write...the poet come out...All the best Robert
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October 22, 2018 at 10:32 AM
Dark and bleak engaging piece, excellent my friend, xomo
Rodrigues Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 10:15 AM
You kept my attention with your emotive write! Very nice, Robert!
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