Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

Memories: Friend and Foe, With Robert Lindley

"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 memoires 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

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Rob Carmack May 14, 2020 at 10:35 PM Amazing how two people can get into sync so effortlessly. Glad I found this tonight.

Robert Lindley January 15, 2020 at 5:59 AM Back again to read this wonderful gift you gave me my friend. Always a great pleasure to compose with you and thanks for your advice given me. I hope to maybe write this week, as I am feeling better. And writing for me is my medicine.. Oft best medicine..God bless....

Kurt Ravidas December 12, 2019 at 6:02 AM Perfectly penned monorhyme. Great collaboration. It's amazing how seamlessly two talents can amalgamate. Lin Lane December 12, 2019 at 2:46 PM Your remarks are so welcomed by both of us. Thanks, Kurt.

M. L. Kiser December 10, 2019 at 2:52 PM "Past wrongs are seared into regret's grievous roles remaining as fair warning, which wisdom fairly extols". Wisdom has it's ways. Beautiful pen guys. Lin Lane December 11, 2019 at 8:41 AM If I may speak for Robert...Thank you from both of us. That line was Robert's, and a favorite for me, too.

Connie Marcum Wong December 10, 2019 at 12:46 PM I just came from reading this at Robert's page Lin. You both write beautifully together. I honestly couldn't tell who wrote what. This is a gorgeous poem! : ) xxoo Lin Lane December 10, 2019 at 12:51 PM Thanks ever so much, Connie. I threw some verses over to Robert in a glove and his fingers fit quite nicely. He's such a gentleman and so willing to write.

Chris Green December 9, 2019 at 4:16 PM What a beautiful collaboration between two wonderful poets who seem to melt together as one in this amazing poem. This one speaks to me. Bravo to both of you. Lin Lane December 9, 2019 at 9:47 PM Many thanks for the wonderful comments, Chris. Each is greatly valued and I'm sure Robert would feel the same.

Rico Leffanta December 9, 2019 at 3:34 PM Ditto John Hamilton! Aloha! Rico Lin Lane December 9, 2019 at 9:46 PM Ditto what I replied to John. lol Thanks, Rico.

John Hamilton December 9, 2019 at 3:00 PM What a lovely collaboration, and seamless I might add. I can't tell who wrote what part, a testimony of two poetic hearts beating as one. Loved every word! Lin Lane December 9, 2019 at 9:46 PM Thank you for liking this one so well, John. It was effortless with Robert as a co-writer.

Robert Lindley December 9, 2019 at 1:39 PM Thank you my friend. It was a great and true pleasure to write with you. Your exceptional verses gave great inspiration for me to compose. God bless..... Lin Lane December 9, 2019 at 1:46 PM Thank YOU, Robert. Your geniality always lends itself to having a pleasant experience in collaborating. I'm honored to have partnered with you.