Like An Old and Worn Battleship Hard and Fast Ran Aground

Like An Old And Worn Battleship Hard And Fast Ran Aground


Walking wearisome road, dollar in pocket, my knife in right hand
nothing in sight but wicked are the many alluring sounds
Hard are long nights rest in this dangerous raging land
for now nothing, nothing seems to be out of bounds.

Like an old and worn battleship hard and fast ran aground
with no celebration , no parade, no marching bands
Just the hammer blows on and on they wickedly pound
at each winching pain, crowd cheers in the upper stands

Fork ahead, promises mysteries, be they for good or bad
ah but that is the dear spice in life our spirit seeks.
Many are the joys, pains and sad regrets I have had
yet nothing beats kisses laid on my darling's rosy cheeks.

Like an old and worn battleship hard and fast ran aground
Off beyond the horizon, again comes that fast flowing sound!

Robert J. Lindley, 4-23-2016

Note-- Sonnet written to remind me life holds future surprises , hope and
blessings but one must still remember the hard lessons of the past.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A. Sharma Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 11:40 PM
Another Masterful sonnet from ur pen Robert.. a super seven ..
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April 24, 2016 at 10:18 PM
Robert, with all respects, I admire your poem, that unfolds a message and reminder. Thank you for sharing with us... a 7 from me to you my friend. LINDA
Onclaud Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 4:13 PM
forceful and splendid look at life in all its turmoil and beauty... love the fluidity of your work, robert!... good stuff!..huggs
Scars Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 11:32 AM
beautiful and powerful sonnet, as always Robert. I always enjoy that flow you carry...stay blessed :)-luloo
Smith Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Terrific sonnet Robert Lindley. A 7 On the Charlie scale. Almost has the sounds of being written for a PTSD vet. Well done...
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