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Life Is So Precious and For It One Must Fight

Life Is So Precious And For It One Must Fight When heart has been crushed, sorrow is all one knows Pain becomes crushing, world delivers constant blows Even dawn its glory, wavers and fails to shine Grapes are withered, falling from a dying vine Soul looks to Heaven, begs fervently for release Even in ones sleep at night found is no sought peace Lost into a darkened wilderness- alone Searching for answers and away all hope has flown There in the distance a bright beacon sends its note Love saves the drowning, as once, an old poet wrote. When seeking, always look towards the waiting light. Life is so precious and for it one must fight. Robert J. Lindley, 6-04-2022

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Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 7/4/2022 1:40:00 PM

Your poem touched my heart, Robert. It's very true - life is a gift, and we have to fight for it. Your last line is a classic expression.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 10:44:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Hearing such is truly a wonderful gift given to this old poet. God bless...

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/18/2022 2:45:00 AM

Wow! Love this, Robert, a fave!

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/27/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Your reply is a true gift. God bless.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/11/2022 1:17:00 PM

A "Wonderful" write. Loved your ending. "Life is so precious and for it one must fight." So very true. Have a great/blessed~~day/weekend..................

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/27/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Your reply is a true gift. God bless.

Timothy Ray

Date: 6/9/2022 4:52:00 PM

it has been my honor to attend many passings and the easiest are those whose faith runs deepest....great poem

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/27/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Your reply is a true gift. God bless.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/7/2022 2:31:00 PM

Robert, I like that saying....’an Angel tapped her on the shoulder, and told her, it was time to come home!” Who could refuse God. He had plans for her,,of which we know not. And one day, our turm shall come, too. Indeed, a fave! Hugs, Panagiota

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/7/2022 5:50:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. Yes, I believe God had plans fior her and took her swiftly so she would not suffer weeks of pain and heartache, as did my oldest brother two weeks before.. God bless..

Michael Tor

Date: 6/4/2022 2:52:00 PM

Robert I read this heartfelt piece and it touched my inner emotions. I lost my dad in Sept of2021, and three best friends in 2022. Life is precious and we must fight for it... Love is a great healer... God bless you Robert and give you peace. A favorite for me...

Michael Tor
Date: 6/5/2022 6:40:00 PM

Thank you Robert for your kind words...

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/5/2022 3:05:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Your losses are very tragic. May God bless you, gifting peace, harmony in life and other divine gifts....

Chris Con

Date: 6/4/2022 8:11:00 AM

"Only drowning men can see him therefore all men shall be sailors ..."

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/5/2022 3:03:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Seeing the truth and accepting it is the key... God bless...