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 )