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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.

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.

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

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..