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I Recall Mockingbirds Singing To Me

I Recall Mockingbirds Singing To Me My life now so far away in the past resting back in that glowing red sunset; in lost memories where dreams always last wishing for lost time, I can never get. As fading shadows dance in bonfire's glow I recall mockingbirds singing to me; precious gifts such memory plants to sow so like seeds dropping from big red-oak tree. My eyes filled with falling tears, my soul sees far beyond, well past my mind's window sills; Green forests in my life with their lost trees resting back there, lasting memory hills. As my life now sends me yearning anew, images parading forth, treasures so true! Robert J. Lindley, 4-03-2016 Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 Total # Syllables: 140 Total # Lines: 17 (Including empty lines) Words with (syllables) counted programmatically: Total # Words: 105 Note: I had to visit my favorite woods yesterday(AS WAS MUCH NEEDED RELIEF), this came to me this fine morn, a sonnet..

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Date: 4/15/2016 1:28:00 PM
Green forest ...lost trees sad but is reality for most today, love the imagery used well done! Congrats on POTD and best new poems.
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Date: 4/14/2016 1:43:00 PM
Very very impressive write. It gives immense pleasure to read.Green forest in my life with their lost trees.........a great line. It is a lovely poem sound with several great lines.I enjoyed......................with love.~7~.
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Date: 4/6/2016 5:40:00 AM
Love this! Such a poignant reminder to us all of the inevitability of death but also that the experiences we have should all be cherished. Rob :)
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Date: 4/6/2016 5:18:00 AM
Hi Robert, Congratulations for your Poem Of The Day, much deserved. I always enjoy reading your Sonnets Robert, they always hold something for everyone. A little trip through a forest can always bring inspiration. A beautiful Sonnet as always Robert. A definite seven....Mike.
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Date: 4/6/2016 4:51:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Robert :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/6/2016 12:16:00 AM
Hi Robert I just love this sonnet, in fact it is my fav. style of poetry and you have put out a beauty here, thank you so much for sharing with us and thank you for the picture absolutely love it, Riza looks great and my Justin is growing up, will drop you both a line later in the week, take care.....Vera
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Date: 4/5/2016 9:59:00 PM
Congratulations on poem of the day, Robert, nature is always a tranquil remedy for the mind.
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Date: 4/5/2016 9:31:00 PM
Very nice and worthy POTD!! Congrats!
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Date: 4/5/2016 8:20:00 PM
This Sonnet is a very well written piece! Congrats on POTD! Very deserving!
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Date: 4/5/2016 4:13:00 PM
I can feel and see the beauty and love you have for your woods. They are a sanctuary. Congratulations Robert!!
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Date: 4/5/2016 11:14:00 AM
Hi Robert, Congrats for ur poem in POTD. Very amazing writes. Perfect 7 from me.I enjoyed......hugs
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Date: 4/5/2016 1:48:00 AM
I feel the serenity in this writing. And you did it well. Congrats on being the POTD!
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Date: 4/3/2016 2:33:00 PM
Great work Robert, take more walks...
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Date: 4/3/2016 12:14:00 PM
A wonderful Sonnet Robert, thanks for sharing :)-luloo
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