Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Future's Promise of Hope Stirs In Us All

Future's Promise Of Hope Stirs In Us All

Within epic sea of man's greatest quest,
amidst usual pains laid on each head-
Cometh dark trials of the severest test,
deep mourning crying for love ones now dead.

Future's promise of hope stirs in us all
with stronger courage to race in life's train.
Precious, sweetest memories we recall,
brilliantly stored within each clever brain.

Should we obey an eternal request
heed its solemn and very wise advice.
Trusting truth that good is always the best,
holding faith in our God will then suffice.

What of gravest doubts at the journey's end?
Pains of deceased family or best friend?

Robert J. Lindley, 1-31-2016

Syllables Per Line:	
10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables:	140
Total # Lines:	17  (Including empty lines)
Words with (syllables) counted programmatically:	
 Total # Words:	100

Note: Sonnet writing is my new therapy .
As I find it occupies my mind, brings joy and may even serve to help others! At least, thats my wish..
This one addresses doubts even in the midst of an acknowledged strong faith... 
In this write, I challenged myself to write this hitting my "perfect 100 words"  per sonnet goal.
Succeeded in my first draft.

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Kp Nunez February 1, 2016 at 11:42 PM A beautiful sonnet, Robert. It is inspiring to see you immerse yourself this way. May you continue to be blessed with this therapy as we are the better for it. All the best!

Viv Wigley February 1, 2016 at 6:27 AM Terrific Sonnet, Robert, and by it's power at your own hand may you find healing. Regards, Viv

Andrea Dietrich January 31, 2016 at 7:02 PM wow, you have found a really good therapy for yourself by challenging your brain with that 100 word thing. Keep it up , my friend. Keep being your very best. I love to see you feeling happy for your accomplishments. hold on to that faith so strong in you too!

Lin Lane January 31, 2016 at 4:00 PM Excellent sonnet, Robert. Faith in god will always suffice. Congrats on the 100 word challenge.. and don't EVER doubt yourself.

Joyce Johnson January 31, 2016 at 3:38 PM Well written sonnet. I hope it is helpful to others. I pray skies get brighter for you. Love ,Joyce

Beautiful Scars January 31, 2016 at 3:32 PM Robert, perfect poem... couplets are me favorite forms of poetry.. a 7 from me dear Robert.-luloo

Keith Bickerstaffe January 31, 2016 at 3:16 PM A 7, and definitely a favourite! Exquisitely written with a smooth cadence and fine rhyming... a true sonnet my friend. I think we would all do well to heed your concluding words... Best wishes, Keith

Jan Allison January 31, 2016 at 3:13 PM Brilliantly penned Robert - we all face challenges in life and uphill battles ... keep the faith alive and keep setting yourself these challenges - your words inspire us all:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick January 31, 2016 at 3:11 PM Enjoyed reading your sonnet today..Aiming for the perfect sonnet..Great goal..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen January 31, 2016 at 3:01 PM - With a loving family ...... you can handle everything - A great sonnet poem, Robert - hugs // Anne-Lise :)