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In My Deep Darkness

(In Chains, Bound By My Deep Darkness) In my deep darkness, sun and moon did not shine In my deep darkness life and love were never mine In my deep darkness misery and pain held the crown In my deep darkness I fell farther and farther down. In my deep darkness, I fought the world for what it did to you I fought the world for I had not a clue I fought the world for what it did to me I fought the world until I was no longer free. In my deep darkness, your wise words still haunted me In my deep darkness your love watered my dead tree In my deep darkness one day your light finally fell In my deep darkness your love retrieved me from Hell. R.J. Lindley, 1989 Note-- This poem was written in 1989, 20 years to the day, after my father's death (he died from cancer, on morning of his 68th birthday in 1969).. That greatest loss in my life utterly destroyed me. . I went into an angry rage that fought the world for 20+ years. (Granted, although some may question whether I've truly recovered yet)...

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/21/2016 3:16:00 AM

Surely losing a loving father casts a person into a sad state that can only be healed by time. I, too, can still remember wise words from my father. I was quickly drawn into this powerful and beautifully crafted poem, my friend. Well done! Hugs, Carolyn

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/21/2016 5:07:00 AM

So glad to read your comment my friend. Our parents give us so very much that if we fail in returning that love we are indeed "rascals" methinks.. Death- the ultimate enemy can never be defeated from its earthly act. Yet can be defeated after that act if one has accepted salvation. This poem is about a great loss, extreme long-lasting anger and finally decades later, a blessing ( a walk into the Light). Soup-mail on the way..

Lin Lane

Date: 10/20/2016 9:52:00 AM

I don't question the mind that produces the emotional writes in the manner in which you present them, Robert. Your gentility, romanticism, enlightenment, and even your words of anger and confusion far surpass most of what I've read on any poetry site. You have my respect for not allowing your grief to destroy you but instead to mold you into the man you are. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with others.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/20/2016 8:35:00 PM

It lightens my heart, to read such kind heartfelt comments, I enjoy Roberts poetry and his honesty, and what a gentleman!

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/20/2016 12:33:00 PM

A GREAT MANY OF US HAVE LIVED THROUGH GREAT ADVERSITIES IN OUR LIVES. Such makes abundant fodder for our poems . Life , if long lived -- is never without its ups and downs. The important thing is to survive and profit by overcoming the adversity we may face. That saving Light shineth for any and all that seek it. Thank you for commenting..