Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Compassion Within Us, Placed By Divine Hands

Compassion Within Us, Placed By Divine Hands

Compassion, weakness or a curse
or expression of mercy's heart,
I denying Love, which is worse
than savagery this world imparts
became blind in my silent pains
an enigma, lost, out of touch
treasuring my ill-gotten gains
my lies held firm, my needed crutch.
In ignorance racing along
my repentant soul yet cried out
I running from world's teeming throngs
destiny's hand, life turned about
compassion's touch, came not too late
*I am the master of my fate.*

Written 3rd February 5th, 2020
For famous poetic lines 2 poetry contest sponsored by Silent One.

The ending line in this new sonnet: **I am the master of my fate.**
is in reference to the line chosen:
"I am the master of my fate" -  written by William Ernest Henley
Credit given to William Ernest Henley for his fine verse and the poetry 
and gift of power and imaginative verse it inspired.

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Beata Agustin February 13, 2020 at 2:35 AM Wow! Congrats! thanks for sharing this... I 'm delighted especially with your line: "compassion's touch, came not too late." Indeed, the Lord's divine touch is always on time. God bless you. Robert Lindley February 13, 2020 at 11:41 AM Thank you my friend. So true, God never fails us. His light shines for any and l that care to acknowledge its gift, his love and mercy. God bless....

Vijay Pandit February 11, 2020 at 7:49 AM Congrats on your podium win Robert--so well deserved my friend! Robert Lindley February 11, 2020 at 11:27 AM Thank you my friend. Contest theme gave me great inspiration.....

Gary Smith February 10, 2020 at 4:11 PM An excellent poem Robert, congrats. :) Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 8:39 PM Thank you my friend. God bless...

Mark Koplin February 9, 2020 at 2:22 PM congratulations Robert Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 4:10 PM Thank you my friend, God bless you and yours...

Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2020 at 2:05 PM Congratulations on your winning entry Robert. Brilliantly written! xxoo Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 4:10 PM Thank you my friend. I was wonderfully inspired from the Henley verse that I chose..As you know I write a lot of poems about FATE-- always have since young and tender age of 15. God bless....

Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2020 at 12:05 PM - A great and inspirational poem Robert, congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 4:07 PM Thank you my friend. God bless you and yours...

Sandra Adams February 9, 2020 at 11:36 AM great sonnet...I too used the same line, it inspired a beauty from you my friend... congratulations on your win... hugs Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 4:07 PM Thank you my friend. Yes, the inspiration given from Henley's verse was as a godsend for me.. God bless...

Pandita Sietesantos February 9, 2020 at 9:42 AM Congratulations, dear friend, on a well-deserved win! As usual your incredible poetic talents are reflected in this amazing piece! I pray that you're doing well! Best regards. Pandita Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 4:05 PM Thank you my friend. Always a pleasure to hear from you...

Silent One February 9, 2020 at 6:13 AM As Teppo said you are master of sonnets.. I like how you restricted this one to 8 syllables... a creative take to the line.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 4:04 PM Thank you my friend. I was truly and deeply inspired by your contest theme and the verse that I CHOSE TO USE. God bless...