Robert Lindley Poet Ode

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R. J. Lindley, Original version August 7th, 1974, 
(edited lightly 12/27-2019 to correct to a uniform syllable count )
Ode, ( A Poetic Tribute To Greek Mythology, Nature, Romance And Dreams )

(1a Note: Ode- definition-

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ode

ode noun
\ 'od  \
Definition of ode (Entry 1 of 2)
: a lyric poem usually marked by exaltation of feeling and style,
varying length of line, and complexity of stanza forms
example- Keats's ode "To a Nightingale"

(1 b)

ode

noun: a poem in which a person expresses a strong feeling of love or respect for someone or something

 

(2.) Note:
My having been ill these last few days- I did not compose any new
poetry but did edit this one to present, as a poet must endeavor 
to produce/create until .. that last breath and final door opens..

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Ode To Goddess of Purest Romance and Sweetest Dreams

Ode To Goddess Of Purest Romance And Sweetest Dreams

O'  shimmering light, thy gleam so adores
     stamped and born of hot heavenly fires,
     as tidal waves splashing on pleading shores
     beautiful song that this soul never tires,
       gift thy rapture in golden lace
       plead I, goddess of Nature's face,
     
O'  dancing maiden, of green forested glen
     voice that truly entices and so allures,
     temptress of broken and repentant men
     gifting sweet mercy on fantasy tours,
        gift thy rapture in golden lace
        plead I, goddess of Nature's face,
	  
Mother earth, awards thy enchanting grace
     beauty that no mortal breath ever took,
     born as gift, that no other could replace
     as an atonement from heart's purest nook,
       gift thy rapture in golden lace
       plead I, goddess of Nature's face,
	  
Aphrodite, gave wonderment of Love
     in dawn's glory bathed thy soft countenance,
     bequeathing thy charms from heavens above
     as gifts and bounty of purest romance,
       gift thy rapture in golden lace
       plead I, goddess of Nature's face,
     
Olympus, set dazzling blue in thy eyes
     temptations sizzling from thy sexy lips,
     with star-lighted twinkles from moonlit skies
     greater than that of treasure laden ships,
       gift thy rapture in golden lace
       plead I, goddess of Nature's face,
	  
O' goddess send light to this darken soul
    and divine manna to this famished heart,
    for evil world has taken heavy toll
    ripping needed fantasy dreams apart,
      gift thy rapture in golden lace
      plead I, goddess of Nature's face,
     
O' goddess thy dear words this soul redeems
    just as thy soft touch, renews aching heart,
    to utter solemn vows in midnight dreams
    begging for more love thy kissing imparts,
      gift thy rapture in golden lace
      plead I, goddess of Nature's face.


R. J. Lindley, Original version August 7th, 1974, 
(edited lightly 12/27-2019 to correct to a uniform syllable count )
Ode, ( A Poetic Tribute To Greek Mythology, Nature, Romance And Dreams )

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Caren Krutsinger December 27, 2019 at 8:01 PM Your imagery is glorious as always. Robert Lindley December 28, 2019 at 8:23 AM Thank you my friend. God bless you and yours..

Silent One December 27, 2019 at 1:31 PM A great ode to Aphrodite... Robert Lindley December 28, 2019 at 8:23 AM Thank you my friend. God bless you and yours..