Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Hold Thy Judgment, Truth Is Not So Well Seen

Hold Thy Judgment, Truth Is Not So Well Seen

Hold thy judgment, truth is not so well seen,
Thou, that sits in luxuries and decides!
Fate and Time, can both, off the path careen
Into deep hellish dark, that life oft hides
While this teeming world, its course wildly sets,
Mere mortals must walk upon broken glass!
Far too oft, we are forced to take our bets
On when to stop our race, when to fly pass.

If thy heart seeks truth, its binding powers,
Light thee brighter candles, to see life clear.
Walk without fear of black shadow towers
And within thine own heart strive thee to hear,
Striking notes of love's romance sounding clock
Even should it send, that which mind so shocks!

Robert J. Lindley, 4-24-2019
Sonnet, ( Wash Thine Eyes In Clear Streams)
Note- Inspired from a dream I had last night...

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Panagiota Romios May 4, 2019 at 1:51 PM "Light thee Brighter candles to see life clear" love that. Glad to see a sonnet. And the use of English and a poetic form at its best! A FAV Panagiota Robert Lindley May 5, 2019 at 9:41 AM Thank you my friend. Life and this world both exist in darkness in various degrees. We should always seek more light to guide us along our too oft perilous paths. Poetry sheds its own light if the poet has the desire, dedication, ability and purpose to give to others blessings of their art and the inherent kindness oft held within...

Jennifer Proxenos April 25, 2019 at 11:54 AM Hi Robert, Yet another intense, creative, wonderful write you have penned Robert - your poems will be read by generations to come! Poetry hugs, Jennifer Robert Lindley April 25, 2019 at 3:51 PM Thank you my great friend. Always a pleasure to read your comments. Such would be a true blessing....

Lawrence Sharp April 25, 2019 at 12:15 AM 'Mere mortals must walk upon broken glass !' Too true ! Great write, my friend. Robert Lindley April 25, 2019 at 9:46 AM Thank you my friend, for your wonderful comment and your noting that verse in particular. As its implications are almost infinite..

M. L. Kiser April 24, 2019 at 11:27 PM You pen quite a valid statement here, Robert, "Thou, that sits in luxuries and decides! Fate and Time", they do not see reality; the plight of so many people in this world. All too happy to give the orders and deal the cards, they delude themselves into thinking that all's well. A great statement. Robert Lindley April 25, 2019 at 9:45 AM Thank you my friend. Your comments are always truly appreciated. Sad reality is this world is barbaric and savage to the poor, the weak, the innocent and those in ill health.

Vijay Pandit April 24, 2019 at 12:41 PM Another brilliant commentary on life from your able pen Robert..Excellent write..a FAVE! Robert Lindley April 24, 2019 at 2:17 PM Thank you my great friend. And your FAV is noted and so very truly appreciated as well!!

Besma Riabi Dziri April 24, 2019 at 10:12 AM "hold thy judgement"! If ever we could stop being judgemental.. if ever we could be more perceptive, tolerant, understanding, loving! If ever we could be more open and forgiving! An astounding Sonnet wealthy in substance.. amazing and majestic in form! A masterful Sonneteer.. a beautiful mind! Your poetry, Robert, is above my humble words and comment.. I have just written what I felt after rereading your work! Definitely a FAV along with your favourite gems.. warmest wishes and regards. Robert Lindley April 24, 2019 at 2:16 PM Thank you my dear friend, your wonderful and insightful words on tolerance, understanding, and loving are a true blessing. As is your adding this sonnet to your FAV list....