Robert Lindley Poet Classicism

Companion of Peaceful Things

Companion Of Peaceful Things

I, will seek the silent ways'
  unknown in summer days,
I will linger with the flowers
Ungreeted in lost hours.
I will go quietly
That I may be
Companion of peaceful things, -
The brook that sings
Its murmuring song
The woodland shade along,
The moorland wide
At purple eventide,
The clouds that in the morning Sun
Vanish in beauty, and are one
With pure, unutterable love
And those dear presences that move
Ever around us, even when
We lose the way of trusty men.
I wouldst forget that I
May draw nigh
The deeper memories.

I will arise 
And leave you, and  thus find
The deathlessness I was too blind
To see among your swift-run days;
My ways
Shall be among the immortal flowers
Born of your darkest hours.

  R.J. Lindley, (early 70's)
Classicism, (From words born and a sweeter life sought )

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Jennifer Fenn August 23, 2021 at 10:01 PM I like the quiet, meditative tone of this poem. Beautiful!

Regina Mcintosh July 30, 2021 at 6:03 AM I simply LOVE This!!! I love it. Exquisite. God bless you dear friend. Love, Gina

M. L. Kiser July 22, 2021 at 9:28 AM Those dark hours help to develop our character; sad that we have to go through them in order to grow. We come out better in the end. Well crafted piece, Robert.

Panagiota Romios July 20, 2021 at 9:02 AM You, too little read or appreciated! Robert. You have my email address, use it, SOUPMAIL is not for me. Way too small and worse Send button does not work. Have some ideas for you! Contact me. Panagiota XXOO