Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Dare We Beat Evil With Truth and a Heavy Sledge

Dare We Beat Evil With Truth And A Heavy Sledge

Fresh rain pounded out cleaning again our Mother earth
above squirrels chattering for all they are worth
what matters is in this life we simply obey
do our very best and sometimes we kneel to pray
for guidance and follow the dear heaven-sent light
develop fully our brains to see with true sight
see glittering stars above, know our God is love
face off squarely and with heart deal world's push and shove
such gives us dear Lord's blessings and truth to walk straight
walk proud as we live, remember it's not too late
share our happiness with family and our friends
with conviction know Heaven be ours in the end.

Dare we beat evil with truth and a heavy sledge.
With our faith know wisdom and truth gives us the edge.

Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet
Oct. 27th, 1979, age 25

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Kim Rodrigues August 18, 2023 at 12:32 PM Congratulations on POTD, Robert! Robert Lindley September 5, 2023 at 6:17 AM Sorry, I am so late to find this comment my friend. Thank you very much. And may God bless you..

Michael Tor August 12, 2023 at 11:17 PM Robert back again to congratulate you my friend. Well deserving of such a high Honor of POTD. Robert Lindley August 13, 2023 at 5:39 AM Thank you, my good friend. I never expected the award at all. But its nice to receive it and read the comments from my friends too. God bless .

Brandy Nicole August 11, 2023 at 6:52 PM Letting your light shine, will cause evil to flee. Yes, the 'truth' will set you free. God's word. This is beautiful, inspiring and filled with inspiration. Congratulations Robert, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:30 AM Thank you, my good friend. Faith, Light and Truth wins out over all. Iwas indeed inspired when I wrote this one.. God bless you.

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 11, 2023 at 5:21 PM Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Poet. A great poem of faith and inspiration! BW~ Mala Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:28 AM Thank you , my friend. Faith and inspiration wins out over evil. God bless.

Paula Goldsmith August 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/weekend............ Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:28 AM Thank you, my friend. Iwas young and inspired when I composed this one, so long ago. God bless.

Panagiota Romios August 11, 2023 at 12:31 PM Bring out the champagne))) Dearest Robert! Glad I was the first to spot the glory of this write. Congratulations. Panagiota Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:25 AM Thank you, my good friend. Yes, you were first and Iwas back then very young, just 25 years old. God bless.

Akkina Downing August 11, 2023 at 12:11 PM Congratulations on your POTD, Robert! An oldie but great. :) Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:23 AM Thank you, my friend. Yes, it is an oldie, I was very young when I composed this one. I am happy it has been so well received. God bless.

Regina Mcintosh August 11, 2023 at 10:49 AM Wonderful. God bless you always. Congrats on POTD. Love, Gina Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:21 AM Thank you, my friend. Faith saves the day. Wickedness can not conquer Truth and Light. God bless. William Darnell Sr August 11, 2023 at 11:25 AM "Well stated of the `beautiful depiction of evils overcoming them by grace." Powerfully spoken! Glad I came back here to check out something! I love it, it is penned eloquently.

Christuraj Alex August 11, 2023 at 9:30 AM "Dare we beat evil with truth and a heavy sledge. With our faith know wisdom and truth gives us the edge" - Its a great sonnet with a beautiful depiction of evils and overcoming them by the graces of God. Congratulations! Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:20 AM Thank you, my friend. A very young me wrote this one. God bless.

Stephan McBride August 11, 2023 at 9:13 AM Congratulations on POTD, For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:3?-?4 NIV Great poem of Truth and wisdom Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:19 AM Thank you, my friend. The bible does not lie. God bless.

Bill Baker August 11, 2023 at 8:18 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Robert! A well-written sonnet of encouragement in these trying times. To defeat evil, we need to put on the full armor of God. The Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation, the Sword of the Spirit and our feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. (Paraphrased Eph 3: 10-17). Light over darkness, peace over chaos, and Love over hate, good over evil. Victory is assured. Blessings, Bill Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:18 AM Thank you, my friend. Your comment is right we must guard ourselves against the wickedness in this dark world. God bless.

Mark Toney August 11, 2023 at 8:11 AM Brings to mind the song lyric, “Listen, obey, and be blessed.” Congratulations, Robert, on Poem of the Day! Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:15 AM Thank you, my friend. Obey and be bless , yes that is the key. God bless.

Eve Roper August 11, 2023 at 8:09 AM He will always be with you with faith more the outpouring healing of love. Wonderful wisdom. Congratulations on POTD my friend Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:14 AM Thank you, my friend. Yes faith, light and truth are the key, God bless you.

Heidi Sands August 11, 2023 at 7:51 AM Congratulations for POTD. Enjoy :) Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:13 AM Thank you, my friend. Iwas indeed a young man when I composed this one. God bless you.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri August 11, 2023 at 7:33 AM Congrats on your awesome poem getting POTD, admired the God faith lines and great imagery. Kudos!! Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:12 AM Thank you, my friend. God's Light and Truth wins the day. God bless.

Robert L. Hinshaw August 11, 2023 at 6:50 AM Congrats, Robert - honor well-deserved - Bob Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:11 AM Thank you, my friend. Iwas a young man when I composed this one. I am very glad it has been well received and inspirational . God bless.

Joseph May August 11, 2023 at 6:38 AM Truth always has the edge, Very nicely penned Robert, Congrats on POTD Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:07 AM Thank you, my friend. Truth is key and with the Light we can conquer evil. God bless.

Vijay Pandit August 11, 2023 at 4:37 AM BIG congrats on POTD, Robert. Words of deep faith and conviction. Enjoy your special day, today. Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:03 AM Thank you, my friend. Yes deep faith saves us often if we have it.. God bless,

Tania Kitchin August 11, 2023 at 3:53 AM Robert, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD! Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:03 AM Thank you, my friend. I was a young man when I wrote this one. I am glad it was well received. God bless.

William Darnell Sr August 11, 2023 at 2:57 AM Hi, Robert, Congratulations on the POTD! Your sonnet is packed with pearls of wisdom in many truths. Penned and crafted well, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem. You've inspired me this morning, and I wish to thank you. I have been a bit down lately, and your poetry touched me! Best of Wishes, Have a Great Day, William PS: Funny, a single tear just rolled down my cheek. PSS: A favorite, Robert, you're such a blessing to me for today! God Bless, my friend in muses! Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:01 AM Thank you, my friend. I am so pleased this poem has inspired you. May God bless you bountifully.

Lin Lane August 11, 2023 at 2:55 AM Yes. We dare or it will beat us. Your early writings are wonderful, Robert. I’m glad you share so many of them with us. Congratulations on this one having been chosen as potd. Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM Thank you, my good friend. So true we must dare much to overcome evil. For that we need truth and light to increase our faith. God bless.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 11, 2023 at 2:53 AM - A poem by young Robert ... with deep and true thoughts ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 8:59 AM Thank you, my friend. As is true we face many obstacles in life and with faith we can overcome most of them. God bless.

Jan Allison August 11, 2023 at 2:20 AM I cant better what Belle has written ! Many congrats on POTD Robert:-) hugs jan xx Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 8:57 AM Thank you, my friend. True faith saves the day. GOD bless you my friend.

Beryl Edmonds August 11, 2023 at 1:49 AM Robert, when you read of evil things happening, such as children suffering and dying at the hands of people who are meant to love and protect them, I say yes evil should be beat with truth and a heavy sledge. A wonderful Sonnet, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem if the day… Belle Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 8:55 AM Thank you, my friend. The truth and light saves us from evils. We have God's protection as we are mere flesh and bone. God bless.

Unseeking Seeker August 11, 2023 at 1:29 AM Ah! The flaw in this line of reasoning, in my view, is that love employs no use of force. Such is as it is, as demonstrated by Jesus and in fact all sages through the ages. Of course we must defend, if we are able but not be the aggressor, to impose our perception of the truth. A truly deep write, Robert, enjoyed your hearts musings. Warmest congratulations on POTD Robert Lindley August 12, 2023 at 8:52 AM Thank you, my friend. Your words ring true. As we ask for help , we must also help ourselves. Light and faith will save the day. God bless..

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