How Can Deep Folly, Abject Blindness Banish Hope, Part Three
How Can Deep Folly, Abject Blindness Banish Hope
(How Easily We Are Deceived, Hope Lost)
I recall darkness, creeping edges of power
ease of entry in that first forlorn hour.
No worries, as it entered with its soothing host
aye, but with one true goal, my soul to roast.
Thinking back, my guard I had foolishly let down
enters blackest stain, upon discarded gown.
This heart had abandon once intelligent mind
all in the name of glory, love to find!
So clear now, that wondrous Light I gladly blew out
with glee and joy this lost soul gave a shout.
How can deep folly, abject blindness banish Hope?
I willingly, was hung by my own rope.
Aye, deceptive powers seek out Hope to destroy.
Torture man and play with him as with a new toy.
Robert J. Lindley, 5-08-2017
Sonnet(12,10,12,10)
Syllables Per Line: 12 10 12 10 0 12 10 12 10 0 12 10 12 10 0 12 12
Total # Syllables: 156
Total # Words: 120
Part Three of - Hope and its greatest Treasures..
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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