Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

I Looked To Heaven That Christmas Night

I Looked To Heaven That Christmas Night

What shall I do, cast far away my pen
Should wizen Cheshire cat stop its grin
Mighty Amazon stop its massive flow
I paint my Christmas scene devoid of snow
Nay, surrender poets must never do
Snap out of it, sling a new verse or two!

I once a grieving teen, found hope to write
After the shadow of death took a bite
And father went beyond the purple veil
Life fell into abyss, maddening hell
Years flowed past, a zombie I became
Fight the world, slay it was my morbid game!

Just before Christmas, our daughter was born
I saw life, love , hope- left behind my scorn
An angel, with blonde hair and sweet blue eyes
Gift divinely sent from heavenly skies
That very night, my pen spoke words to me
A treasure was given, now you are free!

Renewed the bond and joy again found
Oath to live, a poet honored bound
Given was again dearest saving light
I looked to Heaven that Christmas night
Nay, surrender poets must never do
Snap out of it, sling a new verse or two!

Robert J. Lindley, 12-20-2021
Rhyme, ( Based On A Life As Has Been Lived )
Dedicated to my beloved daughter
KaShaundra

Note:
These last few days, a gloom had came
I waded darkness, forgetting my name
In misery, I drank for sorrow's well
Was this world still here, I could not tell
I woke at dawn and saw a shred of light
Heard a stern voice say, rise thee up to fight
Give life a chance, are you not yet alive
Grab a pen and into poetry dive
Christmas is near, just a few days away
With that admonishment, I knelt to pray.

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M. L. Kiser January 1, 2022 at 3:57 PM It's amazing how strong we really are. We can get through so much, thought we often doubt we will. Beautiful Robert.

Panagiota Romios December 25, 2021 at 12:46 PM Great verses dedicated to your daughter. Robert. You insire me Merry Christmas Panagiota and Family Robert Lindley December 30, 2021 at 8:20 AM Thank you my dear friend. Praying that your healing continues and blessings are abundantly sent your way.. God bless...

Joseph P. DiMino December 23, 2021 at 4:13 AM Sadly beautiful. We attempt to write our way into beauty and out of pain. It is the nature of the poet. Each of our poems, like the child in a manger, we pray to find hope, peace and healing for ourselves and the world. Superb writing! Robert Lindley December 23, 2021 at 2:21 PM Thank you my friend. So true, writing is a healing process for many. A mood elevator and an exercise in creativity that oft stirs body and soul to see much clearer many things. God bless..

Besma Riabi Dziri December 21, 2021 at 2:27 PM What a tribute to the poet in you.. to the Hope lighting your soul.. to the Faith healing your whole.. What a tribute to Life, Love and Youth.. What a tribute to your precious apple of your eyes, Robert! May God bless you all.. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your dear family.. My deepest regards and blessings. Robert Lindley December 21, 2021 at 7:07 PM Thank you my good friend. I was blessed and those precious memories bless me even to this day. Life has not ben easy but with so much to be so very thankful for, I am able look to the light and smile despite the current travails.. God bless..

Anne-Lise Andresen December 21, 2021 at 6:37 AM ... a loving poem to your daughter, Robert - I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year :) - hugs and love // Anne-Lise :) Robert Lindley December 21, 2021 at 7:06 AM Thank you so very much my good friend! Wishing You And Yours, A Very Happy And A Most Blessed Christmas And A Blessed New Year....

Tom Cunningham December 20, 2021 at 6:53 PM A lovely tribute to your daughter Robert, we often find ourselves in the dark abyss but then we see the light and follow it until the darkness fades. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Tom Robert Lindley December 20, 2021 at 6:58 PM Thank you my good friend. Yes, today I was able to walk back into the light. A blessing was gifted me.. God bless...

Jeannie Cronin December 20, 2021 at 5:43 PM Not everyone makes it out of the Siberian desert of lost souls. Make the best of your blessing. Robert Lindley December 20, 2021 at 6:46 PM I strive to always make the best of what was divinely gifted. Several decades and counting I do my best to stay on that blssed path. God bless.. Robert Lindley December 20, 2021 at 6:45 PM Thank you my friend. Thank God mercy is oft shown, else a great many of us would still be lost in the blinding haze of this world's mountains of temptations and deep pitfalls. Wishing You And Yours A Very Merry Christmas. God bless..