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Death First Knocks, Fear Then Enters, Plea Given, Part One

(Double sonnets- Part One)

Death First Knocks, Fear Then Enters, Plea Given 
(Double sonnets- Part One)

Cold hand of death, thy touch arrives too soon
Weakens my breath, sorrows my tragic tune
Thy blow that hits hard, thy strike will deny
More years to this bard, yet gift saddest skies
Alas! Will not thy deed, be a great waste
Thy kiss, I have no need, its bitter taste
Deep bite of thy fangs, this heart fails to awe
Bittersweet death pangs, where true love recalls
Life was oft honey-sweet, days pure and true
Pray dawn we meet, rather than I curse you
Stay thy hand one hour, tis but a small plea
Let me greet faith's power, then finish me
Now friend, your silence speaks, I shed no tears
Moment I was weak, faith now allays fears

~ Death comes with a hiss, to give its reply ~
~ Where came such bliss, that soul ceases to cry~

Fear me the more, I hold thy mortal coil
Life has no soft shore, man sprang from earth's soil
Thy spirit rebels, this fate thy wrongs bring
Death offers its hells, dare thee to now sing
Thy request I grant, gifting thee a week
If vows thee recant, and curse as you speak
Bow to my power, I death ruleth all
I gift thee more hours, walk in my dark halls
One week I return, more time thee may earn
My deadly flame burns, thy love I so spurn 
Then you must submit, curse thy day of birth
I have thus seen fit, to measure thy worth
Giveth me your praise, bow to my great strength
Life is a maze, thine I can give more length.

~ Away Death has flown, human spirit asks ~
~ Have I been shown, glimpse behind death's black-mask ~

Robert J. Lindley, 11-21-2018
Sonnet(s)- Part One

Note: Tale of Life, Fate And  Death , written in four sonnets
Part One- Double Sonnets 

Part Two, Double sonnets- Will faith hold power or temptation of having longer life rule. To be written, in due time...

Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018

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M. L. Kiser Date: 12/2/2018 9:01:00 PM Moving, you've clearly looked it in the eye and arisen to its challenge; I wish you the best, no matter who wins. well written sonnet. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 12/3/2018 8:21:00 AM My great friend, your words and very thoughtful commenting uplift and inspires this old poet's too oft waning spirit. I thank you for your support and immense kindness!

Carole Duet Date: 12/2/2018 11:38:00 AM From the bottom of my heart, I wish you well on your journey to paradise, Robert. You deserve the best because you are one of the best souls I've had the privilege to know here on PS. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 12/3/2018 8:20:00 AM My dear friend, thank you for the well wishing and commenting on my poetry. Such kindness and thoughtfulness reveals what a great poet and gentle, faithful soul you truly are!

Funom Makama Date: 12/1/2018 12:50:00 PM The beauty of majestic artistry.. Good work souper Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 12/3/2018 8:17:00 AM Thank you my friend. Your reading and commenting greatly appreciated.

Lawrence Sharp Date: 11/21/2018 1:34:00 PM Brilliant write, Robert, the two halves split the piece to create some subtle nuances, and the way the theme is expressed is very involving. Terrific stuff. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 12/3/2018 8:13:00 AM Lawrence , my great friend. Your insightful comments on my poems always inspire me to continue to write and present even my much older works here.. Thank you for your great kindness and your writing with me.

Tom Cunningham Date: 11/21/2018 12:41:00 PM Well written dark sonnet's Robert, in true Poe style. Death casts its shadow and the grim reaper awaits us all. Tom. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 12/3/2018 8:11:00 AM Thank you dear friend. Always a pleasure to read your poetry and your comments .