Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

Pity, the Bread Where Sorrow Rests

Pity, The Bread Where Sorrow Rests


The night is long, hours drag on by
can not forgive, even though I try
All is dark with bold shadows black
telling me of the compassion I lack

We see with eyes filled with sin
this world our heart rests within
Never seeing the sun in every sky
Or the promised life after we die

The night is long, I beat on stones
with burning ache deep in my bones
The crying rocks scream for more
from behind that blue misery door

I that knows why the eagle flies
cloak myself in dark little lies

Pity, the bread where sorrow rests
a poor fare for any wayward guests
I ponder thoughts best hidden away
unforgiving this night, thus I pay

The night is long, hours drag on by
can not forgive, even though I try
All is dark with bold shadows black
telling me of the compassion I lack

Robert J. Lindley

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Arthur Vaso May 5, 2015 at 1:07 PM I am never disappointed coming here, the title indeed made me curious, the imagery here is amazing, very dark indeed, but also full of melancholy. A7 for me!

Anne-Lise Andresen May 5, 2015 at 1:04 PM - A deep and dark poem, Robert - If life will be good to live, we must all show compassion with each other - Compassion is the perfection of beauty sister - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Len Gasun May 4, 2015 at 8:54 PM It's a great poem that expresses a present powerful emotion my dear friend, Robert. You did it very well. I love the flow and the refrain at the end. Sometimes it's not really easy to forgive, yet, if we do, we can't forget. However, soon, everything will gonna be fine since time changes and heals all wounds. Thanks a lot for sharing your precious gem my dear friend. Hope you're doing well. love lots and biggest hug, Leonora