Memories: Friend and Foe, Collaboration With Lin Lane

Memories: Friend and Foe, 
collaboration with Lin Lane

"Memory is man's greatest friend and worst enemy."
                                                 ~ Gilbert Parker ~

Laud precious memories when cold nights prevail
Those that fan love's flames as wintry winds wail
for upon those images, a lonely heart sets sail
if only in an interlude where grief cannot assail

Tho' behind and betwixt are storms, dark mortal seas 
yet love births sweet glories, devoid of costly fees
Far more beautiful than earth is Nature and its trees
On a romantic path, in truest light, may God it please

Mourns the heart when memories are bittersweet
Each one a plunging dagger, blades of winter sleet
A mighty foe one cannot banish or cast off in defeat
for with each renewed attack, pain is wont to repeat

Memories of past failures plague sad, wounded souls
Invisible afflictions impose such pretentious tolls
Past wrongs are seared into regret's grievous roles
remaining as fair warning, which wisdom fairly extols

But there are melodious moments; dulcet thoughts
where flows trickling memories and elation imparts
rushing through veins 'til canvassed in pulsing hearts
as treasured paintings; unforgettable works de' arts

When a smile, sans apparent reason, plays upon lips
and eyes shine as though emerging from a lunar eclipse
there will arise a memory, perhaps in cursory snips
a prize to relish, delectable as wine a connoisseur sips

Robert J. Lindley and Lin Lane collaboration.
Rhyme, 12-09-2019

Note: Thank you Lin. An honor to collaborate with you 
and see firsthand your fine poetic talents on blessed display.. 
God bless...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 12/12/2019 6:00:00 AM
Perfect monorhyme, deep content, brilliant collaboration. Robert and Lin are great.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 12/12/2019 11:34:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Lin is truly a great poet to be writing with, her great verses set the stage..
Date: 12/11/2019 6:07:00 AM
When two brilliant poets combine their talents, they produce gold. Well written Robert and Lin. Tom
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Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2019 7:21:00 AM
Thank you my friend. I did my best to try to keep up with the magnificent verses Lin sent to me. It was great that those brilliant verses inspired me to beg my muse for her help and lucky for me, that this time she obliged..God bless...
Date: 12/10/2019 3:02:00 PM
This piece was very well penned; you work well together.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 12/10/2019 7:49:00 PM
Thank you my friend. Truly was an honor for me to yet again compose poetry with Lin... God bless...
Date: 12/10/2019 1:00:00 PM
I read this yesterday! A fantastic poem where you two, do a fantastic...collaborative, poetic dance Panagiota
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Robert Lindley
Date: 12/10/2019 1:13:00 PM
Thank you my friend. The far better verses in this new collaborative piece belong to my wonderful writing partner. I just tried to keep up. Lin truly awes me with her insight, power, language and immense poetry talent.. God bless..
Date: 12/10/2019 12:44:00 PM
This poem is gorgeous! You two make a great writing team. I honestly couldn't figure out who wrote what. Beautiful! : ) xxoo
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Robert Lindley
Date: 12/10/2019 1:12:00 PM
Thank you my friend. It was a true honor to be invited and to write with my friend Lin. Her poetry is always top class and wonderfully wrought, in my opinion. God bless...
Date: 12/9/2019 1:48:00 PM
We share the pleasure of blending our thoughts, Robert. Thank you as ever for a gratifying experience.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 12/10/2019 7:55:00 AM
Thank you my friend for the invitation. A gift that I so truly appreciate.. God bless..
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