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Hit Me With a Swift Kick

Hit Me With A Swift Kick Wandering amongst roving clouds of time often staggering with that precious load. My memory stuffed full of heart and rhyme I carry this burden down a dark road. Poetry demands writing when it calls fast flood rushes in, all over my mind. Blasting the words, torrents from water falls darkness leaps forward to ever remind. Telling the bad, along with the sweet good then as if to hit me with a swift kick. Flaying my sad heart and knowing I should images coming that seal the wicked trick. Inspiration flies in my writing ways don't try to be so damn good and clever So like selfish prayers in epic, sad days spit the bad, stop acting like I've never. So lost in those stubborn, confusing thoughts Ripped my net, released all fish just caught! Robert J. Lindley, 12-25-2015 Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 Total # Syllables: 180

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 2/10/2016 6:49:00 PM

Hi Robert, firstly i am sorry for having been away so long. I must say that poetry is indeed demanding as you say. Writing more from the heart than the mind, the heart's call is always there to write. Your words are so true Robert, we write what is there the good or the bad.My problem is always keeping the first catch. That;s what happens when you write from the heart. Your poetic journeys whether along a happy or sad road always have meaning Robert. Let your pen sing. A 7 my friend....Vlad.

Lin Lane

Date: 1/4/2016 5:57:00 PM

You're catching wonderful poetic words with your net. You're right about poetry being demanding when it calls... sometimes my mind is a jumble of lines, and not always for the same poem. Loving your writes as always, Robert.

Jill Spagnola

Date: 1/3/2016 7:46:00 AM

I really enjoyed this piece my friend, it's raw and REAL. Sometimes I need to ring out my metaphorical soaking wet sponge in my head! Your metaphors read awesome..:),jill

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/3/2016 6:30:00 AM

Mark makes and interesting observation, you do favor structured poetry and you are very good at it. I wonder if you would enjoy the experience of breaking all the rules and allow your mind to wonder and wander at will.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/4/2016 5:59:00 PM

Nice idea, Rick. I hope he tries it, and I've no doubt he might fight against but it would be equally as good.

Mark Woods

Date: 1/3/2016 12:31:00 AM

A disciplined write, the syllable counting is a jolly nuisance. I tip my hat to you. I notice you do a lot of structured writes and it's definitely a great skill you possess.