Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Keeps Me Young and On My Toes

Keeps Me Young And On My Toes

Some may ask why I have not bit the dust
or found that cave to hide my sad sorrows.
I'm old but my mind has not turned to rust
nor do I fail to wish more tomorrows.
When in darkest night's long crawling shadow
my fighting spirit cries live on or bust.
You are no soft flower in a meadow
do as you may, dare to do what you must.
That moment, I see truth, joy and white light
a clarion call to hold the last fort.
Sun filled summer days and beams of moonlight
calm blue seas and old ships safely at port.

Some may ask, why do you write such deep woes.
I answer, keeps me young and on my toes!

Robert J. Lindley, 11-15-2016


Poem Syllable Counter Results 
Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140 
Total # Lines: 17 (Including empty lines)
Words with (syllables) counted programmatically: N/A 
Total # Words: 123

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Vera Duggan November 20, 2016 at 4:25 AM Hey Robert love this sonnet, in fact I love all your sonnets, this one is no exception, keep them coming mate, a 7 for this one mate, take care........Vera

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2016 at 6:02 PM robert, I just love this one!! a FAVE (and it's so true about you) Please don't go!!!

Paul Callus November 17, 2016 at 1:39 PM Writing poetry is good medicine for mind and soul, Robert! Keep your ink flowing from deep within. This is a lovely sonnet, and I love that end couplet. Best regards to you, my friend. // paul

Gary Bateman November 16, 2016 at 9:32 AM Hello Robert!! I haven't forgotten you my good friend. (I've been in and out of Poetry Soup working on prose writes for my second book.) I see you haven't lost your wondrous touch for writing sonnets!! A most delightful read. The last couplet says it all -- for sure. SEVEN/FAV!! Cheers and Best Wishes to you and your family, Gary

Viv Wigley November 16, 2016 at 6:27 AM Deep woes maybe, Robert, but always countered by a joyous hope. And long may it continue. A delightful sonnet, as sharp as ever. Regards, Viv

Jan Allison November 16, 2016 at 12:11 AM Beautiful sonnet Robert I love the uplifting couplet it made me smile!:-) hugs Jan xx

White Wolf November 15, 2016 at 9:14 PM I love it! A keeper mate!