Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

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Robert J. Lindley, 8-12-2018

Rhyme- ( A Tribute To Emily Dickinson)

 

Syllables Per Line:

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Total # Syllables: 288

Total # Words: 230

 

Note- At an early age (14, ) I was given a book of poems to read and in it were several poems written by Emily Dickinson. Her poem, "I Died For Beauty, But Was Scarce"- its depths and though provoking all , lit something in my soul.That and my next discovery of Byron, spurred me to consider writing poetry. 

Once I started there was no going back. Call it a blessing or a curse, oft it seems to be one or the other to me...... 

A poet I became and a poet I shall surely die.* 

In between,  I write to love and write to cry.*

Swam in magical oceans, wrote many sad goodbyes*

Ink pumps in my poet heart and glows in poet's eyes*

Inspiration, a Gift From Sweet Emily's Hands

Inspiration, A Gift From Sweet Emily's Hands
      (A Tribute To Emily Dickinson)

Sweet Emily, you inspired me
to paint scenes of life's epic seas,
in dreams soar to paradise fields
rise up to love, lower my shields.

Inking rhyming verses to please
you sat so perfectly at ease,
your poems marvels to behold
you wrote of love and life so bold.

True beauty splashed out in black ink
gifting words that cause us to think,
good and bad in equal measures
life sad, yet seeking not treasures.

Compelling to the reader's mind
free, seeking no return in kind,
your golden pen, your mighty brush
brilliant art painted, without rush.

Sweet Emily, you inspired me
to paint scenes of life's epic seas,
in dreams soar to paradise fields
rise up to love, lower my shields.

Your loving heart, broken too oft
tho' your words were spoken so soft,
loss and pain you had to endure
yet your poetry, sweet and pure.

Now your soul reveals from the past
to show depths of kindness that last,
to show passions in this dark world
this pit, we find we have been hurled.

Writing you words in loving praise
you from darkness, this soul did raise
to see dawn cast breath in the morn
to find truth, in my being born.

Sweet Emily, you inspired me
to paint scenes of life's epic seas,
in dreams soar to paradise fields
rise up to love, lower my shields.

Robert J. Lindley, 8-12-2018
Rhyme- ( A Tribute To Emily Dickinson)


Note- At an early age (14, ) I was given a book of poems to read and in it were several poems written by Emily Dickinson. Her poem, "I Died For Beauty, But Was Scarce"- its depths and though provoking all , lit something in my soul.That and my next discovery of Byron, spurred me to consider writing poetry. 
Once I started there was no going back. Call it a blessing or a curse, oft it seems to be one or the other to me...... 
A poet I became and a poet I shall surely die.* 
In between,  I write to love and write to cry.*
Swam in magical oceans, wrote many sad goodbyes*
Ink pumps in my poet heart and glows in my poet eyes*

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Besma Riabi Dziri August 13, 2018 at 12:57 PM What a captivating recognition to a highly valued poet! How blessed we are to have you inspired by a great poetesse of her era! A great tribute denoting your humble grandeur and the beauty of your art! You have a great pen that is able to rove through the realm of poetry to capture it's celestial wonders in order to present it as a "gift from your hand"! I tremendously enjoyed reading. A FAV. Be blessed Robert. Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:08 AM Thank you my friend.. So very inspiring to receive your very kind comment on this tribute poem.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 12, 2018 at 2:59 PM Wonderful piece Robert, and lovely to get to know you better too :) xomo! Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:09 AM Thank you my friend.. So very inspiring to receive your very kind comment on this tribute poem.

Vladislav Raven August 12, 2018 at 2:19 PM Hi Robert, it is a pleasure and an honour to drop by this poetic jewel this evening. I lose myself in your words and i just wish the piece would go on and on. This is an exceptional write from your golden pen. Long may your golden words flow my friend. This piece goes into my faves. Have a wonderful end to your weekend Robert. Your friend always....Mike. Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:09 AM Thank you my friend.. So very inspiring to receive your very kind comment on this tribute poem.

Tim Smith August 12, 2018 at 9:18 AM Remarkable poetry Robert. Robert Lindley September 3, 2018 at 10:09 AM Thank you my friend.. So very inspiring to receive your very kind comment on this tribute poem.