Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Cloaked In Deceit and Hidden In Darkened Shrouds

Cloaked In Deceit And Hidden In Darkened Shrouds

I am done with giving to those that deceive
casting pearls to those that do not believe.
Why join with pretenders seeking a gold crown
when all they desire is to take you down?

Poetry is not game that some make it to be
not the glory of look all,  how pretty is me.
So much more than some can ever dare to find
its hearts of deep soul and generous giving mind.

So as some walk in pride upon plastic clouds
cloaked in deceit and hidden in darkened shrouds.
Consider those that humbly dare to bear it all
with no demands to be given the golden ball.

Yes, this world rewards such as those that plot
against those truly sincere and demanding not.

Robert J. Lindley


Sonnet L10,11,12.

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White Wolf October 31, 2016 at 8:14 PM This is brilliant Robert. And from the heart.

Arthur Vaso October 31, 2016 at 8:12 PM Hi Robert, great write, I choose to follow poets with whom I enjoy their writings and prose and whom have good hearts as you! Kindness is often a rare commodity these days! :) Hope you well!