Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Born With Stone-Chips In My Ancient Viking Blood

Born With Stone-Chips In My Ancient Viking Blood


I stand against the world and its most evil wrongs
Born with stone-chips in my ancient Viking blood
My greatest heroes immortalized in great songs
As they eliminated those of barbaric crude
All had magical shields and a flaming hot sword
Words given to them by higher power beings
Enough victorious battles as not to be bored
And illumination from Heaven for their seeing
Achilles hero, was one of greater fable fame
His life was destined to die as a brave man
All of this world has now learned his noted name
So many more heroes had such amazing plans
Life is so massive, history tells not the all
Vast armies of such evil dastardly ruffians
Marched, destroy innocent people at last call
Only to be stopped by brave feats of Christians.

Robert J. Lindley, 6-20-2023
16 verse sonnet

Note- I have both Viking and Native American blood in my veins.
Each had fantastic warriors of great renown. And there is German, Irish,
English, Danish blood too....And Scotish blood too....

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Gary Radice June 23, 2023 at 1:57 AM "Life is so massive, history tells not the all" So true Robert. I found myself reading your sonnet with added gusto and with a 'strong' emphasis on certain words because of its very wording, structure and theme. I think your first line (defiant in tone) set me on this path. Lovely work! I bet your family tree is fascinating. Although British, I recently researched my family tree back to 1750 Milan, Italy and Lausanne Switzerland. Cheers - Gary

Panagiota Romios June 22, 2023 at 3:36 PM You are force to be reckoned with Viking bloodlines Thanks for sharing ,,,that’s for sure. Plus other bloodlines,,fascinating! Panagiota x x

Michael Tor June 21, 2023 at 7:18 PM Impressive Bloodline my friend. The more to empower you but you are a fine lad who has a wonderful mind and creative talent... God bless you...

Lin Lane June 20, 2023 at 5:51 PM It’s no wonder you were pretty wild in your youth, Robert. It’s in your bloodlines… and you turned into quite the proper charming gentleman. Great Sonnnet. Robert Lindley June 21, 2023 at 4:38 AM Thank you, my dear friend. Yes, I thank God that I finally outgrew that wildness and adventurous spirit. God bless...

Kim Rodrigues June 20, 2023 at 3:43 PM Love the footnote! Mine is Iroquois, Seneca Indians…the people of the longhouse. No Viking blood but my son-in-law, perhaps, with his red hair, bow and arrows, etc.. Love “Achilles hero.” Love the unexpected…instead of heal.very nice, Robert! Keep writing! Robert Lindley June 20, 2023 at 3:55 PM Wow, Seneca. Those were people the more civilized tribes. Seneca women were noted for their beauty. You my friend have a good bloodline. God bless.