Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

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NOTE : 
Mary Elizabeth Frye's most famous poem ( Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep)
was about Death, Sorrows, Grief, Loneliness- brevity of human life, dark
in this world. That poem has such an immense depth, level of sadness, truth, 
despair and emotion that rings so true to any reader that has been unfortunate
enough to have experience any part of the darkness (Fate's awesome power)
so pervasive in this unforgiving world with its never resting evil and agonizing
grief/sorrows, such as so oft brought to those yet living.
Links-  
(1.) 
https://allpoetry.com/Mary-Frye
(2.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Elizabeth_Frye

Mary Elizabeth Frye Dedication Poems, Seventh Poet Honored Part One

Part One of Two

Mary Elizabeth Frye Dedication Poems, Seventh Poet Honored
Part One 

(1.)
Graveyard Visit, Seeing Death's Saddest Truth

Walking rows of silent tombstones that litter in my head
I see far more than just faces of buried ancient dead
I see epic battles some lost and long journeys some made
I see long lines trekking through hell's gate as if on parade!

Lo! Great and dooming are the vain vanities of mankind
Blindness, racing ahead not seen they are falling behind
Appetites for darkness and immense greed, they think are needs
They indulge lusts, oft by making innocent humans bleed!

Alas! Dark lust, evil culprit, deeply woven within
Tempting powers grown massively by rewards of past sins
As these ghosts cry out their sorrowful and tragic tales
I hear in not too distant background, hell's loud ringing bells!

As I bid one and all a merry and thoughtful goodbye
Into one great crowd they gathered, all with tearful sad eyes!

Robert J. Lindley, 1-11-2019
Sonnet, ( Man, As The Sad And Fallen Creature)
Dedicated to Mary Elizabeth Frye, poet dedication series.

Mary Elizabeth Frye dedication poem 

(2.)

Those Deep Moaning About Life's Many Curses, Its Hardest Hits

Those that beg for Herculean body and Socratic mind 
I pray reading these verses you think them not too, too unkind
Nothing bad about imagination and cherished desires
Such is mighty fuel that kindles ambition's hottest fires!

Those caring about not being fleet of foot and stout of heart
Or beautiful in appearance and raving as genius smart
Fear not, for such gifts of flesh are but foolish fantasy gold
Too oft disappearing when your human container grows old!

Those deep moaning about life's many curses, its hardest hits
Wading in its nasty cesspools, and in its blackest of pits
Be of good cheer, if your blind soul can accept these wizened words
Open your eyes, sing about love, stop tramping along in herds.

So you got cherished Herculean body, Socratic mind
Have fun stumbling through miserable life while still stone-cold blind!

Robert J. Lindley, 2-19-2019
Sonnet in Fifteen, ( Truth About Man As A Fallen creature)
dedicated to Mary Elizabeth Fyre, poets dedication series.

 
Syllables Per Line: 0 15 15 15 15 0 15 15 15 15 0 15 15 15 15 0 15 15
Total # Syllables:  210
Total # # Words:  142

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Rob Carmack March 8, 2019 at 7:17 PM Hey Robert. I like the second poem the best. I especially like the opening line. I am really glad you have done this series.

M. L. Kiser March 8, 2019 at 10:38 AM Chilling moment, "I hear in not too distant background, hell's loud ringing bells!" An excellent ending to this poem: "So you got cherished Herculean body, Socratic mind Have fun stumbling through miserable life while still stone-cold blind!" You touch on the truth about humanity.

Caren Krutsinger March 8, 2019 at 5:46 AM Robert, you write like an old master paints. "Those that beg for Herculean body and Socratic mind I pray reading these verses you think them not too, too unkind Nothing bad about imagination and cherished desires Such is mighty fuel that kindles ambition's hottest fires!" Lovely!

Robert Lindley March 7, 2019 at 7:53 AM I want to thank you one and all. Your reading these famous poets dedication poem series and your replying has caused me to continue this laborious and very hard task. I so truly appreciate your kindness, support and continued reading of this series. God bless...

Brandy Nicole March 4, 2019 at 7:44 PM The first Sonnet about the graveyard touched me deeply. So many thoughts and emotions tugging at the heart. The second Sonnet holds truth, in so many ways. Once again, you have created a masterpiece my dear friend. ~ Brandy

Connie Marcum Wong March 3, 2019 at 6:10 PM There are dark yet delicious and a wonderful tribute this unique poet. On to read your last poem posted. My most recent poem is dedicated to you my friend for the way you have inspired me with your poetry! xxoo

Carole Duet March 3, 2019 at 4:32 PM Wow! Astounding talent and truth shines throughout these two. *soupmail

Vladislav Raven March 3, 2019 at 1:54 PM Hi Robert, I know before I start reading that I shall find true poetry waiting for me, the poetic grace that seems to be getting lost. Another brace of exceptional poetry from a true wordsmith. There is always such emotion within your writing my friend. You draw the reader into such vivid and real images. Once more you transport us to a place where we see the best and worse emotions. I love the creativity and the skill of this series. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend always....Mike. A Fave

Andrea Dietrich March 2, 2019 at 7:31 PM Splendid tributes, Robert. Well done! Robert Lindley March 2, 2019 at 7:33 PM Thank you my dear friend. Always a pleasure to read your comments and your great poetry. Very pleased that you have found this dedication worthy..

Charlie Smith March 2, 2019 at 4:06 PM Thank you Robert for continuing my education, wonderfully written my friend... Robert Lindley March 2, 2019 at 4:53 PM Thank you my great friend. Your poetry educates me each time I read it. Especially so, your wonderfully crafted sonnets!

Silent One March 2, 2019 at 12:23 PM Great dedication my friend.. You are doing very well with these.. Robert Lindley March 2, 2019 at 4:52 PM Thank you my great friend. I am pleased that you think these are worthy tributes! Writing to honor such great poets is indeed a great and daunting task. That so far these dedications have been well received is a godsend to me.

Elaine George March 2, 2019 at 3:34 AM What a magnificent dedication from one great poet to another. Thank you for sharing, dear Robert. Sincerely, Elaine Robert Lindley March 2, 2019 at 4:50 PM Thank you my dear friend. Your kind words humble me and are a true gift.

Line Gauthier March 1, 2019 at 11:13 PM Superbly done, Robert. I enjoyed the read. Robert Lindley March 2, 2019 at 4:47 PM Thank you very much my great friend. I am delighted that you enjoyed this dedication, its part two (also two poems) I will likely post tomorrow. And then next poet to be honored is Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Lawrence Sharp March 1, 2019 at 7:47 AM A very fine commentary on the differences between the best and worst of our needs and desires, Robert. Very well written, my friend. Robert Lindley March 1, 2019 at 3:01 PM Lawrence my dear friend, thank you for your insightful comment. We all have good and bad in us, the question is just which one most often prevails..... Very glad you found these poems to be worthy tribute creations that do honor to Mary Elizabeth Fyre.

Andrew Fairchild February 28, 2019 at 10:33 PM A-MEN! A tribute that intrigues me, and makes me want to go and read Mary Elizabeth Frye! Love the phrases, 'wizened words' and 'stone-cold blind'! Bravo! Robert Lindley March 1, 2019 at 2:58 PM Thank you my friend. I am so very pleased that you enjoyed this dedication presentation.....