Looking Inward, Asking For Serenity's Grace

** “The unexamined life is not worth living” – Socrates.**

Looking Inward, Asking For Serenity's Grace

Looking inward, a soul that so silently weeps
For the realization of dear dreams born in sleep
And cessation of wickedness in this dark world
Those unexpected strikes from lightning bolts hurled,
Deeper in that inner web, hiding there alone
A phantom- it's ice-cold, hard beating heart in hand
Magnitude of negatives, more than one can stand!

Looking inward, where heart its gasping whispers beat
As if constant traffic on golden bricked streets
Therein the winds of romance so quietly wait
Chance and the manipulations of hands of fate,
Sweeter in that inner web, hiding there alone
A valiant knight, armor clad and steely eyed
Holding true to the hope on which millions relied!

Looking inward, asking for serenity's grace
Welcoming true light, demanding courage to face
The unknown and world's barbaric mercilessness 
Yet brave enough to let love abundantly bless,
Chained in that inner web, hiding there alone
Those pleading for swifter rescue and hopes return
To lift them from bondage and flames set to burn!

Looking inward, a soul that so silently weeps
For the realization of dear dreams born in sleep
And cessation of wickedness in this dark world
Those unexpected strikes from lightning bolts hurled,
Deeper in that inner web, hiding there alone
A phantom- it's ice-cold, hard beating heart in hand
Magnitude of negatives, more than one can stand!

Robert J. Lindley, 6-09-2021
Rhyme, 
( To Seek Wisdom To Break Out Of Inner Bondage )
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Marcum Wong Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 9:08 PM
A deeply profound search for the inner truth. This is beautiful Robert. Blessings xxoo
Lindley Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 6:18 AM
Thank you my friend. Your words are encouragement and a most welcomed gift. Searching for that inner truth seems to be a non-stop venture. At least for me it seems that way. God bless...
Lee Sr. Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 12:43 AM
Such a grand endearing and beautiful verse. Write on, dear friend be ever bless James
Lindley Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 8:30 PM
Thank you my friend. May you be blessed to write on too. And gift this world that which it so very dearly needs, words of truth and light! God bless..
Daniel Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 3:39 AM
Deep and profound words of great wisdom, Robert:)
Lindley Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 9:16 PM
Thank you my friend. I am delighted you found this creation to be loaded with wisdom! God bless..
Mcintosh Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 3:24 AM
Wonderful words... Profound! It makes you think for sure. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Lindley Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 9:14 PM
Thank you my friend. Your gracious and kind comment is truly appreciated. God bless..
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