Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

I Went Out Into the Naked City

I Went Out Into The Naked City

I went out into the naked city
to watch splattering and pouring wet rain
times in life things are a damn sad pity
when epic loss runs hard against the grain.

I danced in the lonesome low moonlight
with nerves frayed deep into these broken bones
beneath heaven's glory, rushed soft starlight
as Time echoed its lost sadden tones.

I drank darkness, to birth new falling stars
for new love was hiding deep within me
refugee from hurt's fleeing bitter scars
with hope and heart both begging to be free.

I found new beginnings, in that sweet roar
Love swore to find me, through that open door!

Robert J. Lindley, 7-29-2019
Sonnet, ( Finding Treasure Under Sweet Starlit Skies )

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Connie Marcum Wong August 10, 2019 at 3:13 PM This poem packs an impassioned plea. A beautiful emotional peace Robert! : ) xxoo

CayCay Godwin July 30, 2019 at 9:33 PM I absolutely love this. Like Victor, I found it enchanting with splendid imagery. Way to write, Robert - you spun gold. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Robert Lindley July 31, 2019 at 5:21 AM Thank you my friend. I am both honored and very pleased that you have found this piece to be so.....

Kurt Ravidas July 29, 2019 at 6:37 PM Oh, the nakedness of imaginary, the loneliness of creativity. Love it. Robert Lindley July 30, 2019 at 11:12 AM Thank you my friend. An honor to receive such a positive and inspiring comment.

Susan Ashley July 29, 2019 at 6:37 PM My dear friend, the emotional beauty of your artistry and the creative depths of your metaphors never fails to enchant and stir my heart and imagination. Your splendid pen strikes again with a compelling and brilliant gem, Robert. A fav! Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan Robert Lindley July 30, 2019 at 11:13 AM Thank you my friend. An honor to receive such a positive and inspiring comment.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 29, 2019 at 5:57 PM Hello Robert, this poem is wonderful. The last twp lines i like the best. Have a nice evening my friend. Robert Lindley July 30, 2019 at 11:12 AM Thank you my friend. An honor to receive such a positive and inspiring comment.

Panagiota Romios July 29, 2019 at 3:47 PM I don't know where to begin. This is poetic perfection. Words, imagery.senses All combined as only you can do!! A FAV Love, Panagiota xoxo Robert Lindley July 29, 2019 at 4:35 PM Thank you my friend. My muse went on strike so I read a few dozen poems until that first verse leaped into my head. After that the verses came gushing forth like water from a fountain. This was born from a plenitude of life's hard knocks and the heaping bushels of sorrows thus brought.