Darker Than the Cavern, No Relief

Darker than the Cavern, No Relief

Darker
than the Cavern
opening gate into Hell,
the lost Souls, dead nights
with such unimaginable delights.

They seek mercy
where none can be had
an ending never found,
lost forever deep underground.

No Altar
to burn incense
a dark pit into agony lie,
caverns , dark and deep to cry.

Moans
that wail in 
pleas unfulfilled,
repentance was never willed.

Dark city
Hades in action
forever gifting torment,
upon those lost in banishment.

No sleep
just louder cries
hideous sorrowful wails
where forgiveness forever fails.

Robert J. Lindley, 09-27-2014

Note: I woke this morning from a dream of the
 underworld. David's passing was on my mind last
night and this dream shouted out a warning to me.
Too late, too late is a terrible place to be...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 9/29/2014 8:49:00 AM
Thanks to ALL for the comments.. A poem written about a dream is all. I have no doubts about Salvation, God's word and the Judgment all mankind shall someday face....
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Date: 9/28/2014 8:45:00 AM
Very moving... exquisite...
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Date: 9/28/2014 5:11:00 AM
Sorry to hear abt the loss! Deep write reflecting darker side of mind, beautifully penned Robert! Times r bound to pass yet memories remain!
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Date: 9/27/2014 1:27:00 PM
OH my....Robert. This is a very dark piece. Yes...now is the time to make things right. I know you are a man of faith. I don't believe in an eternal hell. Hell is a purifier. Those who have chosen to separate themselves from the LIFEGIVER....will burn in the fire that cleanses the earth. God, even in this act, shows His love. Once the fuel is finished, so is the fire. It doesn't go on forever and ever. The Bible refers to cities whose fire went on forever and ever, but that isn't the case.
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Date: 9/27/2014 1:28:00 PM
It is symbolic...meaning the result of the fire...is lasting. Those who choose to be away from God, will experience eternal separation from them....FOREVER. Oh...I'm waxing eloquent. I'm sorry. It's just this piece is so sad, and I'm used to reading your happy writes. I'm sorry you've experience the death of a loved one, Dave. Hang on to hope! :)
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