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This is from a long poem that was first started back in 1981

It was never completed, I now have decided to complete it.

With the hope that it shall merit as being a worthy creation

And perhaps a warning to the youths of today about the ever

Present and that very real  evil lurking in this earthen realm,

always ready to pounce and destroy the innocent the

unsuspecting ones. At this point, I have not a clue how long this

piece shall become. Or what amount of time it shall take- since

 my wife's cancer surgery is scheduled for March 24th , 2021..

My time to write after that day will likely be severely limited.

Nemesis, Confrontation And The Rejoined Battle (Nemesis) - Part One O'lord of blight dare thee to now abide Leaving thy abode to earthen realm ride As punisher with dark universal might As grief bearer, humanity to smite! Dar'est thee enter, after I so yield Sheathed my sword, tossed away my shield I that in sorrow abandoned battlefields Seeking love, sweet peace and love's greener fields! Venomous ire, thee again cross my path To wage war and sate thy evil wrath I that settled to in peace, here now live And in the earthen realm yet again give! Thee a true nemesis of fruitful life Author of Hate, Evil and Human strife Spreader of hate, plagues, and even worse Dark sower of thy ever wicked curse! Nemesis- thy hate I shall not allow Nor to its savage commands ever bow Thus I return as warrior to my place And with divine aid thy great evil face! I that now pledge again my solemn vow With truth, courage and light defeat somehow Thy legions of destruction, thy hate Thy rejoining with darkest hand of Fate! In this my great oath, my renewed pledge Leave I safety, step over the edge Not as a man, with horrid, vengeful hate But crusader, before it is too late! Robert J. Lindley, began in April 1981 (Nemesis) ( Nemesis ) -- Part Two O' lord of darkness, my home- you I see As your dark minions so represent thee From dark-cast corners out they freely race Imbued with evil, devoid of grace. Accursed seeds of thy hate-spewing loins Free to tempt mankind with your poison coins Yet with Light and Truth this blackness I see As wickedness from thy hideous tree. Day and night into this old house they prance Whispering morbid curses as they dance I their buffoonery quickly defeat Off they go- flames burning from clawed feet. What an affront that such weaklings you send You in your pride -swift victory pretend For such foolishness I drew not my blade Defeating with pure relish your first raid. With Faith, Hope and Light, this warrior stands Never bowing to your evil demands I can see the future hour you take flight As you are expelled, ending our fight. Watch as this battle begins to unfold With same results as was in the days old Wherein, swift Sword of Light -cut you so deep That whilst flying away- black tears you weep. So set your mark- daring to bring your best For in defeat, I bid you be my guest Tomorrow morn, I again grab my shield To find what depths of blood shall be spilled. ( Nemesis ) -- Part Three Dawn breaks and sincerely its sweet calls sends Unaware of battle the future portends I the warrior polish my shield to shine Knowing on my soul the beast expects to dine. Yet from the dark shadows not a single word As wind brings the melody of a songbird My sword now unsheathed and razor sharp Above sounds the notes of a divine harp. Reminding today I face darkness and death I bow to pray in a whispering breath Have I greater faith in our God of Hosts For soon the dark lord my soul thinks to roast. Nature sends word- blessings be sent unto you May victory be yours, the best get its dues Suns beams down proclaiming a brighter day Golden rays beating away shadowy grays. From the distant hills a rumbling blast sounds Within this heaving chest, eager heart pounds Soon, so soon the great battle shall commence I summon courage to this soul convince. Suddenly sun flees away, dark clouds appear I know the dark Lord now grows very near Yet a new calm then within this heart grows Steadfast courage accepts the soon coming blows. I rise giving thanks the battle is not at night For victory I desperately need bright light Next the shadows all give a rousing cheer From immense darkness, the monster appears! ( Nemesis ) -- Part Four to come…

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Date: 3/25/2021 2:59:00 PM
Compells the reader to question, is there a Nemesis within all of us? As always, when reading your poems, one can not turn away from the story unravelling on the page. Love it Robert. "Nemesis- thy hate I shall not allow Nor to its savage commands ever bow Thus I return as warrior to my place And with divine aid thy great evil face!"
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Date: 3/24/2021 12:35:00 PM
An amazing piece of poetry Robert, you discribed the battle so well and even in our world today the threat of evil is very real. Tom
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Date: 3/23/2021 9:10:00 PM
Robert, I read your artful piece once. Will re-read when my brain is sharper!! 3/23/2021 9:10 pm. Panagiota xx
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