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Byron, Your Poetry Sings To Our Wanting Hearts

Byron, Your Poetry Sings To Our Wanting Hearts He gave us images, the raving beauty far within and romantic dancing words that ate up the eager page he met the world head on and absorbs into his white skin Ahh but, a great calamity he dies at a young age. In dreams I see him, singing great poems all dressed to kill His countenance, that of a handsome prince on a new lark Yet when reading his poetry, don't you get such a thrill Man was a poetic genius, certainly left his mark. That of great beauty, his life's tragedy, death far too young Verses he sang to us, such true and deep pleasures they gave And those magical words, translated into many tongues O' the deep truth, millions of readers read and then they rave. Lord Byron, your words have often soothed desirous souls. Poets honor you and take your deep accomplishments our goals. Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet June 10th, 1971 Note: Lord Byron is one of the top three Romantic poets- Byron , Keats and Shelley. I have often mused which was the greatest poet among those three. At different times in my life I have decided each one as the greatest. And now I favor Keats...

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/4/2023 4:38:00 AM

Good Morning Robert. Hello. What a beautiful and appropriate tribute and celebration of Lord Byron. Allow me to further say if I haven't said it before you excel at sonnets. Where would we be today if not for the poets who came before us. Thank you for sharing. It was a pleasure turning to your page. Have a wonderful morning and week. Keep enjoying poetry. Blessings always (smile)

Robert Lindley
Date: 9/4/2023 3:53:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Byron has for 50 years been one of my top ten poets. He was indeed a poetic genius. So very sad that he died at such a young age! The world suffered a great loss with his death him being so young. I felt it reading his magic words at my age of 15 years old back then. God bless..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/31/2023 2:20:00 PM

Wealth of your knowledge always enhances your poetry my friend. Kudos for the tributes you offer to your beloved poets and treat us with your masterpieces.

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. I was lucky my teacher that introduced me to poetry was big on the classic poets. I read and studied them first.. They were indeed true geniuses. Great men and women that were master poets! God bless you...

Christina Bowring

Date: 8/31/2023 2:07:00 PM

A wonderful sonnet dear Robert. I share your interest in the three great romantic poets. They were all fascinating and all died tragically young. I’m much more impressed at times by the good old, golden days rather than contemporary poetry or art itself. I love classic literature. I hope to attempt a sonnet in the future and shall look to you for inspiration.Thank you for sharing. Blessings my friend to the golden days.

Christina Bowring
Date: 8/31/2023 3:17:00 PM

Thank you for your kind offer Robert. I shall gladly take your help and advice in the near future. God bless.

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 2:57:00 PM

O' my I hadnt read any of his writings in about 40/45 years now, but yes, so true, he was very witty, very talented man. God bless you.

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 2:54:00 PM

If you should ever want any helpful advice on sonnets, I would be glad to offer it my friend. God bless you.

Christina Bowring
Date: 8/31/2023 2:42:00 PM

What do you think about Oscar Wilde Robert? He’s one of my heroes. I adore,’ The Picture Of Dorian Grey’ - one of my favourites. I loved his witty, observational humour. Have you read any of his poems/plays etc?

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 2:19:00 PM

Thank you, my good friend. With your ability, you can do very well composing sonnets. In my 50 years writing I know that I have composed a few hundreds of them...Romantic poets , those three are great to read/study. I have a hard time making up my mind which one was the best poet. As in the past I have changed my mind several times on that. God bless you.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/31/2023 2:01:00 PM

This poem reflects the essence of a poet, having a golden heart and golden pen, Robert. You possess the unique ability to articulate the profound depths of affection and emotion just as Lord Bayron did.

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 2:14:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. I learned a lot in my studies of that famous poet. I write in my own way without trying to copy the poet but instead trying to speak to that poet's heart. It seems that has indeed worked well for me. God bless you.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/31/2023 1:02:00 PM

Robert! You always keep os on rye true souls of literature. Especially the Classics, you gift us with your golden chalicw of the best and I thank you, The cherrt on this scoop of Poetry, of course, is your sone! Panagiota xx

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 1:32:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. I do my best composing when honoring other poets with my tribute poems or else when writing inspired by my wild and oft crazy dreams. God bless you... And yes my fav poetic form is the sonnet. God bless you...

Ink Empress

Date: 8/31/2023 11:47:00 AM

I believe i did study some of his work in literature, when i did literature, but its been many years and i think i should read again, what a heartfelt tribute this is, and poetic genius definitely is. I do like keats too, i think is a deep poet but my favorite poet that truly inspired me to write poetry, is shakespeare, .. his poems and his many plays and stories. I can see and feel your appreciation for good poetry through this tribute too. Stay blessed always

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 2:12:00 PM

Yes my friend, please do read other famous poets. As it sinks into your brain subconsciously what they write and do. I think my heart learn more reading them than it did with my conscious efforts to honor it. I know it has raised me a few levels in my poetry quest. God bless, you.

Ink Empress
Date: 8/31/2023 2:00:00 PM

I’ve never read shelley, I was never a reader of poetry, more of a reader of novels, however, You’ve encouraged me to read more poetry. Thank you

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 1:28:00 PM

Thank you, my good friend. Yes, Shakespeare has inspired millions and his plays are fantastic works of Art as well. I also always lump Byron, Keats and Shelley together . As they were labelled the Romantic poets of that time. And each one was a poetic genius. Today far too many shun the golden poets of old--for what? Modern poets that have far, far less talent, imho. God bless you.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/31/2023 11:27:00 AM

A great tribute to a great poet. A poet that taught the music, imagery, and feelings of words. Bless you my friend

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/31/2023 1:23:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Yes, he was indeed talented in music as well! A great tragedy that he perished at such a young age. One must think of the many fantastic poems he would have gifted this world . God bless you..