Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

In the Desert

In The Desert


In the desert walks a man with no name
within its barren sands he seeks no fame
Survival is his only wish and only game
all burns, sticks or crawls nothing is tame

The rattlesnakes strike with poison gifts
nothing soothes, quenches or uplifts
A heat that singes as it burns on down
Rarely, if ever relief from a cloudy gown

Yes, O' yes, beauty does still hide here
found only if he can conquer his great fear!

note:  Fear of the danger a desert presents often clouds
 the beauty lying within. A proper emergency plan is a must
 when entering a desert.
Food, water and a compass are just the basic start.. 

Robert J. Lindley, Contest- In The Desert  , 09-14-2014

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James Fraser October 14, 2014 at 2:16 PM Great advice in this poem of common sense when entering such a doorway of nature. Fine piece Robert, well done, James :)

Paul Callus September 25, 2014 at 1:04 PM Congratulations on your fine win, Robert! Yes, I agree with you; were it not for fear a desert has a beauty of its own to offer. The scouts' motto "Be prepared" is one that must be heeded. Enjoyed this write, my friend. // paul

Casarah Nance September 22, 2014 at 6:47 AM I like it! It reads so smooth and warns of the dangers, but upon danger lies beauty. well done with your winning poem :)

David Mohn September 21, 2014 at 8:23 PM Congrats Robert...I like your original take on this

Jan Allison September 21, 2014 at 3:48 PM wonderful description and imagery many congrats on your win Robert:-) Hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley September 21, 2014 at 1:52 PM Thanks for all the comments and the congrats.. The inspiration to write was the reward. Three times is a charm my friend .... TY..

Anne-Lise Andresen September 21, 2014 at 12:26 PM - Just came back to congratulate you on your win Robert - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich September 21, 2014 at 2:01 AM I'm back a third time to wish you a BIG congratulations this time.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 21, 2014 at 12:27 AM Wow that's a real one Robert! Beautifully rhyming desert! Congrats on ur win!

Mark Trichet September 20, 2014 at 8:58 PM Loved it Robert well done

Nette Onclaud September 20, 2014 at 3:12 PM eerily delightful, robert...proud to have this in my contest... congrats and huggs

Brenda Meier-Hans September 20, 2014 at 11:23 AM Congratulations on your win Robert.

Dr.Ram Mehta September 20, 2014 at 5:33 AM Congrats on the win, Robert

Andrea Dietrich September 18, 2014 at 10:10 PM Hey, that is very nicely done. How ever will she judge this one??

Monterey Sirak September 18, 2014 at 9:49 AM I like the way you can see beauty in barren places. The closest I have been to a desert is the edge of the red desert in Wyoming and I didn't venture far but was struck by the sparse beauty of it.

Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2014 at 10:51 PM Robert, I sure hope I have all those three things on me if I am ever stuck in a desert. But with my luck, I'd be tossed out there by bad guys without even a bottle of water!! Good job for the contest.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM - Robert, I like your suggestion for this contest - Lovely written ! - (I just posted one :) - Good luck in the contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dr.Ram Mehta September 15, 2014 at 10:15 AM Very captivating and interesting write on desert and in the desert, Robert

Barbara Gorelick September 14, 2014 at 10:54 PM Yes, a stark and dangerous beauty. Very nice poem .BG

Audrey Haick September 14, 2014 at 7:55 PM Great message here, Robert. Thank you for sharing it. Hope you and family are doing well, my friend. Thanks for the visit. Always,Annalise