Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

On Nature's Beauty Soul Has Fed

On Nature's Beauty Soul Has Fed

Riverbank, watching waters flow
Living with aching pains in tow
Golden moon above shining down
Heaven above, its glowing gown
I ask, Lord what is left of me
Am I truly this fallen tree
Then heard is a clear booming shout
Open your eyes, look all about
Again strive to see, light is free
You do have a true friend in me.

Soothing, sounds of waters racing.
Shall beauty, I start embracing.

Riverbank, soothing wind blowing
Idly sitting, nowhere going
Far away night's glory has fled
On Nature's beauty soul has fed
Awaiting rays of rising sun
Seeing vast waters as they run
I but now a speck of old dust
Life again, life to again trust
On that river, hope is my raft
Inking verse, poetry my craft.

Soothing, sounds of waters racing.
Shall beauty, I start embracing.

Riverbank, shall I again fish
Dare enjoy life, make a new wish
That peace and love again I find
Wake to leave this state of deep blind
Walk forth, back into the sunlight
Into life, watching stars at night
Rise to herald birth of new day
Cast off morbid cloak of deep gray
Leave after my prayers are said
Defeat this cloud of dreaded dread.

Soothing, sounds of waters racing.
Shall beauty, I start embracing.

Robert J. Lindley, 7-14-2022
Rhyme

Note: 
This poem was born from a fragment 
presented in a previous note to a 
recent poem titled, 
"  A Return From Ashes And Dust "…

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Paghunda Zahid July 26, 2022 at 4:02 AM That's a good one... Very well penned. Thanks for sharing. Stay blessed

Linda Alice Fowler July 22, 2022 at 7:22 AM Nature is soothing and so is your penning Robert. Thank you for sharing. :) Linda

Vladislav Raven July 21, 2022 at 9:08 AM Hi Robert, your words always manage to touch the heart with their message. You are the true poet, as I have always said. I ever look forward to reading your wonderful work. Your work is ever the beauty of the soup. As always, Robert, I have read this poem before reading the poem that inspired this one. I shall get things right one day. I love the right, the feelings portrayed and the poetic grace. A fave. Your friend always ..... Mike.

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2022 at 1:35 PM very well inspired from the source you indicated at the end. Sophisticated writing as you always do so well, robert.

Michael Tor July 14, 2022 at 7:22 PM Robert such a calming effect derived from reading this welcoming piece of Literature. I enjoyed escaping into your worded pleasantry of Nature. Thank you for posting Robert and May the Good Lord grant you peace in your heart... and blessings... Michael Tor July 17, 2022 at 4:16 AM Thank you Robert for your kind words my friend... Robert Lindley July 16, 2022 at 1:43 AM Thank you, my friend. Such a gift you have given this old and so very tired soul. As poets we give and we hope that such helps, cheers and encourages others. When we find evidence that it has done so- given encouragement/hope/joy/inspiration, etc. to others, it is a true godsend and a very much appreciated treasure given back. God bless.... Michael Tor July 14, 2022 at 10:43 PM Robert sorry for misprint.

Bill Baker July 14, 2022 at 8:01 AM Inspiring poem, Robert. It is like a new green leave on a small branch of a tree to me. Struggling hope, sight of some light. I really enjoyed the repeat lines, "Soothing, sounds of waters racing. Shall beauty, I start embracing." Very soothing and comforting. Walk on, you're moving in the right direction my friend. Thanks for sharing, Bill A FAV for my list. Robert Lindley July 16, 2022 at 1:40 AM Thank you, my friend. Your words are truly a great kindness a wonderful gift. That have gifted renewed life into a saddened and fallen old soul. One that seeks the Light to again rise. And walk the true path, live and thus yet again thrive. God bless..