One of the Deepest Mysteries of Life

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R.J. Lindley,
January 10th, 1974
Sonnet, ( asking why the barnyard rooster crows.)

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One Of The Deepest Mysteries Of Life If the wistful wind sighs, and I take my last breath will my mortal soul weep only at this, my death? Can man live, our existence ever understand death is natural, its living we must withstand? If years eat away at eager heart, soul and mind can true love and moonlight stroll release such a bind? Shall warm kisses found under bright glistening stars banish sad memories, remove deepest of scars? If sent, will blessings renew hope and faithful thought on the correctness of Love, the kind never bought? When whispering winds proclaim Life is too cruel know this, Love is most magnificent of jewels. If heart and soul can unite to dear romance seek. Into vagaries of Life and Fate we may peek. R.J. Lindley, January 10th, 1974 Sonnet, ( asking why the barnyard rooster crows.) Note- A sonnet now presented, as was requested..

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Lawrence Sharp

Date: 5/11/2019 5:11:00 AM

The searching mind of a true philosopher, even at such a young age, already pondering his mortality. Yet another masterpiece from the early collection.

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/12/2019 7:38:00 AM

Thank you my great friend. I was two months shy of being 20 years old when I wrote this one. And in the deep blues about the recent death of my very good friend.

Constance La France

Date: 5/10/2019 10:26:00 AM

Robert, this is beautifully penned !

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/12/2019 7:35:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. Writing poetry became my deepest obsession and greatest of blessings...

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/10/2019 10:12:00 AM

Who knows what will happen at the point of departure...except that there were no returned flights to say...I enjoyed it...

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/12/2019 7:34:00 AM

Thank you my great friend. You are correct , thee are no return flights and no discounts either.. All must pay the high costs of living in this dark world.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/10/2019 8:07:00 AM

Gorgeous piece my friend. Love is, most magnificent of jewels. Lovely done. xomo

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/12/2019 7:33:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. So true, Love is the greatest of blessings we can enjoy while on this ancient spinning rock.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/10/2019 7:27:00 AM

An excellent sonnet Robert, edging on the dark side that you write so well. Tom

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/12/2019 7:31:00 AM

Thank you my great friend. Always a true pleasure to read your kind comments on my work..