I That Once In Youth Thought To Be a God
I That Once In Youth Thought To Be A God
I that once in youth thought to be a god
trampled many on darker path I trod
until that path's fruits tore me asunder
cast away all my forbidden plunder.
In despair, I again sought the true right
Soul's repair, treasure given divine Light.
I that once so begged, new morns to eat
delicious moments to sweet delights meet
day's path with love and its romantic winds
slave to passion and all that it portends
In haste, rush that mysterious unknown
thereby wrecking all, birthing heart of stone.
I that once sought all greed and lusts demand
blinded warrior in a devouring land
ignoring pains, poisons and gushing bloods
ever seeking more and more- treasure floods.
In disarray, lost as a dying rat
for on indifference I had grown fat!
I that once found treasure so deep and true
such beauty as never again I knew
a gem beyond most mortal's blinded sight
blessing which made lonely heart and soul bright.
In fear, I placed her in cold iron chains
until all that was left was sad remains.
I that once in youth thought to be a god
trampled many on darker path I trod
until that path's fruits tore me asunder
cast away all my forbidden plunder.
In despair, I again sought the true right
Soul's repair, treasure given divine Light.
Robert J. Lindley, 6-10-2020
Rhyme, ( In Youth Wherein Great Folly Abounds )
Syllables Per Line:
10 10 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 10
Total # Syllables:300
Total # Words::::222
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2020
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