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I Wear My Gun Easily, Loaded Well At Night

I Wear My Gun Easily, Loaded Well At Night

I meet my sacrifice with ample gratitude
Although with muted tongue, my ghost sings loudly
That crystal indifference soothes my attitude
None sing romance so damn righteously or proudly
Although never crowned prince nor pauper I be
My fighting sword and armor is polished gold
Sail I my ship and crew across dark, stormy sea
Far north to angry city or so I am told
I left far behind my foolish ideas of white
Knowing that some judges are cheap, easily bought
I wear my gun easily, loaded well at night
Insurance so as not to be flat footed caught.

I meet my sacrifice with ample gratitude
That crystal indifference soothes my attitude
I left far behind my foolish ideas of white
I wear my gun easily, loaded well at night.

Robert J, Lindley, 16 verse sonnet
DEC 1ST 1973

Note- 
"" None are as good as they pretend
    None are brave as they want to be
    Yet all cry out for happy end
    Even blinded, as they look to see."" RJL

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/6/2023 8:02:00 PM I really like. This, Robert. The title line is really awesome. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/7/2023 10:26:00 AM Thank you, my good friend. Yes, it is a powerful verse. Force and intent to defend what is mine. God bless...

Sotto Poet Date: 7/6/2023 3:11:00 PM This exquisite piece showcases masterful craftsmanship and the captivating use of metaphors. It emanates from the depths of one's being, born out of thoughtfully made choices and lessons acquired. Rather than deliberate choices, it is a stirring account of instinctive reactions. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/7/2023 10:22:00 AM Thank you, my good friend. Write from heart and soul, and all comes out well. A greater part of life is instinctive reactions. God bless.

Frederic Parker Date: 7/6/2023 12:20:00 PM Each one of us is a king or queen of the world of choices made, and when made to learn along the way, as for bravery...it's born within from choices made and learned from...reacting rather than deciding...my first thoughts after reading your very fine sonnet Login to Reply Lady Labyrinth Date: 7/7/2023 1:29:00 PM This is true. Robert Lindley Date: 7/6/2023 12:30:00 PM Thank you, my friend. Yes, reacting is how its done most times. But the brain has to be set to go= instantly. Back when my brain was when in my youth, ages 18 to 50. Now not so much. God bless..