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NOTE- This was completed this morn, written from an old poem fragment from back in , April 2001. I am trying to finish many of my great many, old poem fragments , before my time arrives , as Fate waits for no man!!

Darkest of Days, When His Ship Finally Came Home

Darkest Of Days, When His Ship Finally Came Home

A wicked chill, even her house could feel its creep
Tho' silence would not hear its horrific demands.
A dark dream, had awakened her from her deep sleep,
With it, she felt blight and doom had come to her lands.
Day's first somber hour, her heart felt its evil threats,
As old clock ticked away with a deafening roar.
She recited morning prayers, to hedge all her bets,
Went into dirty streets to give aid to the poor.
An angel waiting for ship to arrive in port,
Heart and soul knew, he had been away far too long.
Homecoming, one she prayed weather could not abort,
Time flew by, to docks she raced, love singing its song.

Faith, love and hope filled all her lonesome, aching heart,
With such promises, her wanting nights had been spent.
Sun shown bright, her heart suddenly felt a new start
With merriest of thoughts, onto the docks she went.
Crowd hovering around a blanketed body there
Suddenly her heart felt greatest of her dark fears
Please she prayed,"If its him, tis more than I can bear"
Then she saw, her feet felt wet of her falling tears. 
She had ran away, falling down to cry and pray
Looking back, at his ship's flag wave, in wafting wind.
Yet no answer came, Fate had had its dark death way
Answering her cries," Please Lord, let this nightmare end".

A wicked chill, even her house could feel its creep
Tho' silence would not hear its horrific demands.
A dark dream, had awakened her from her deep sleep,
With it, she felt blight and doom had come to her lands.
Day's first somber hour, her heart felt its evil threats,
As old clock ticked away with a deafening roar.
She recited morning prayers, to hedge all her bets,
Went into dirty streets to give aid to the poor.
An angel waiting for ship to arrive in port,
Heart and soul knew he had been away far too long.
Homecoming, one she prayed weather could not abort,
Time flew by, to docks she raced, love singing its song.

Robert J. Lindley, 2-19-2018
Rhyme 12/12,(When Fate Speaks)

NOTE- This was completed this morn, written from an old poem fragment from back in , April 2001. I am trying to finish many of my great many old poem fragments , before my time arrives , as Fate waits for no man!!
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Bateman Avatar
March 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Robert, Congrats on POTD!! This poem is truly Superb in every respect!! Yes, for sure, "Fate Waits For No Man!!" Best Wishes, Gary
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 2, 2018 at 6:47 PM
Hello Robert, i am wondering if her lover came back to shore. Have a nice evening my friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 25, 2018 at 9:55 PM
Robert, Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored for POTD!
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 23, 2018 at 10:58 PM
Congrats on POTD Robert, well deserved my friend;-)
Wanter Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 10:52 AM
This is true poetry in the order of the classics. Congratulaations!
Smith Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Always true to your skills Robert, well done my friend, congratulations fro POTD honors...
One Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Congrats on POTD my friend.
Michael Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 8:48 AM
Very good Robert...Complete all you can...Congratulations are in order...All the best my friend
Swartz Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 7:08 AM
A wonderful poem Robert written to perfection with your masterful touch. Congratulations on POTD.
Williams Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 6:12 AM
Congratulations Robert for a well deserved POTD on your classic write. Seize the moment - Carpe Diem my friend Today is a Gift - the Present - Tomorrow is another day a mystery... Maria
Andresen Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 4:18 AM
- Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 1:34 AM
Congratulations to both
Duet Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 7:20 PM
Yes a deeply sad poem and I'm sad to learn you are ill, Robert. I hope you will be able to finish all your poetic "fragments" which reminds me: I need to finish mine too!
One Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 3:24 PM
A deep poem, you are right fate waits for now one, but we cant predict when we go either.. Great poem Robert..
O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 3:03 PM
Reminds of some of the old classic writes, great write Robert, love the ending, a fave;-)
Gauthier Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 12:38 PM
A majestic and suspenseful read. Beautiful drama in your poetry, Robert.
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