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Robert J. Lindley, 9-17-2017
SONNET, subject ( Reminder to Self.)
Syllables: 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 112

Old Man Stop, Let Your Mind Return To See Old man, what kind of poet will you be write of tall tales, pirates on high seas? Perhaps adventures in mystical realms, with love stories, romance that overwhelms? Old man, why does your pen have no more words your blue skies lack color and songbirds? Has life and love now let your sad soul down? Your big smile and great joy both wear a frown? Old man stop, let your mind return to see flower's beauty, ripe fruit from Nature's trees. Drink again, waters from love and life's wells taste desserts, enjoy aromatic smells. Old man, think harder, look again at me. I, your heart lust for life, long to be free! Robert J. Lindley, 9-17-2017 SONNET, subject ( Reminder to Self.)

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Date: 9/20/2017 10:34:00 AM
We do have to set our hearts and minds free to let the imagination within us deliver such beauties as this sonnet, Robert. Lovely!
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Date: 9/20/2017 5:51:00 AM
A wonderful message Robert and YOU are the most wonderful sonneteer and NEVER forget it!:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/19/2017 7:43:00 PM
What an EXCELLENT reminder this IS, Robert. A wonderful message for us all as poets!!
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Date: 9/19/2017 1:40:00 AM
Never stop writing my friend. I have learned so much from reading your poems, especially the sonnets.
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Date: 9/18/2017 1:36:00 PM
I liked the write. That old man has temporarily forgotten more than I have learned to this point in my life.
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Date: 9/18/2017 12:00:00 PM
Robert.. A most excellent rendition of encouragement from within to live life to its greatest potential. Written with descriptive diamonds. My best to you, chuck
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Date: 9/18/2017 8:59:00 AM
A no more eloquent note to self exists, you dear poet are a master of your craft. Wonderful day to you Robert xomo!
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Date: 9/18/2017 7:21:00 AM
You are still the master of the sonnet.. Love the passion in this poem!
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Date: 9/18/2017 7:06:00 AM
Excellent, Robert, lovely subject and a great reminder to all of us:)
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Date: 9/18/2017 6:45:00 AM
A wonderful write Robert, my dear friend your Muse is definitely very strong, and will not let you give up writing in a hurry, I am sure. Brilliant....Maria
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Date: 9/18/2017 6:26:00 AM
No, don't stop if this is the way you write in advanced years. Wonderfully expressed, Robert. I'm sending you mail.
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Date: 9/18/2017 6:18:00 AM
A delightful Sonnet --a joy to read this morning--a lovely depiction of inner thoughts many can relate to--written by a master poet!
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Date: 9/18/2017 5:37:00 AM
So lovely, Robert! A pep talk to a poet, indeed!
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