Man Is More Than a Vessel Stranded Out At Sea, Second Tribute Poem To Dylan Thomas

From blog,
That Life Extends Its Seeds Beyond Our Mortal Coils, 
Wherein Truth And Light Sets A Saving Path

My Dylan Tribute poem,
Second poem

Man Is More Than A Vessel Stranded Out At Sea,
Second Tribute Poem to Dylan Thomas

That life may floweth into sad years of old age
Flailing against savage cuts that bring frothing rage
We in our mortal weakness are but flesh and bone
Oft sailing within storms as world's darkness is blown
Seeking life and wonderment on every page
Even if a lost actor on an empty stage
Railing against Time and Fate, and the great unknown
Only to have dreams trampled and peace overthrown!

Whether in the midst of ones' life and joy thus brought
Or befuddled by the chaos of lies when caught
Heart and soul must act as caretaker of ones' life
Wake to thank the morn, overcome the daily strife
Remember that life is a most precious gift
And life sets mystic patterns that eternally shift
Look at the beaming sun, speak well thanking each day
Search for happiness with sincere praise bow to pray!

In this mortal life walk a true and peaceful path
Try to avoid those steeped in rampaging wrath
Search deep for the magnificent bounty of love
Ever look skyward, plead for blessings from above
Hold to the wisdom- life tis a sweet gift from God
For the truth is upon this dark earth we must trod
Man is more than a vessel stranded out at sea
There is a close link between Heaven, God and thee!

Robert J. Lindley, 12-29-2020
Rhyme, ( In Life, Good And Bad Are The Perils We Must Face )
Second Tribute poem to Dylan Thomas..


Note :
After being stumped for days -this came to me this morn. 
Spent the day, rewriting and editing. Finally decided that
this is it.  As a poet I have said what I wanted and thus 
honored the man, the poet as to the best of my ability
 to do so… This came after 3 other poems were written
 and then trashed.. God bless..

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 1/28/2021 5:52:00 PM
I can see this one took a lot of reading, reviewing, and editing. You should be proud of the end result.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 1/30/2021 4:17:00 PM
Thank you my friend. I did my best and hope such may suffice. God bless...
Date: 12/30/2020 7:43:00 PM
You write Truth. Stated goals as on my mind every day. Super phrasing and flow . I think Mr Thomas would be proud!
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Robert Lindley
Date: 12/31/2020 1:46:00 PM
Thank you my friend. I set out to do my very best work when honoring that great poet! And a true blessing to me- if I actually did so with the heartfelt creation I presented.. God bless..
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