I Pilgrim Seeking Truth Before the Grave

I Pilgrim Seeking Truth Before The Grave

The night so craves,
the languishing moonlit echoes of the seas
 yet the blood in this poor soul, strives to save
the immense beauty of earth, sky and trees
I,  pilgrim seeking truth before the grave
 search heavens for inspirational decrees,

The night so screams,
 wailings of humanity's blinded wailings
 yet in the gasps, and dying of the dreams
 darkness amplifies the mortal failings
 and gazing stars cast down glittering beams
 on sad empty ships hellbent on sailing,

The night weeps,
are we destined to enjoy dawn's new light
while we took needed pause daring to sleep
our dark world so gifted us greater plights
we of weaken flesh our hopes strive to keep
amidst the rain of such horrific sights,

The night so craves,
the languishing moonlit echoes of the seas
 yet the blood in this poor soul, strives to save
the immense beauty of earth, sky and trees
I,  pilgrim seeking truth before the grave
 search heavens for inspirational decrees.

Robert J. Lindley, 
Rhyme

Note: 
In this dark world fate lessens man's power,
Setting up prison cells in dark towers
While life races forth into future plains
Evil spreads birthing its usual pains
O' but some in faith dare to believe
True light will destroy all that so deceives.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 2/1/2021 8:37:00 AM
So true your words are.. Well penned! Really thoughtful
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Robert Lindley
Date: 2/1/2021 12:19:00 PM
Thank you my friend. Your kind words come at a very opportune time. Having spurred me to read one of my favorite poets, Emily Dickinson. Having spurred me to compose and new poem this morning. God bless...
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