Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Refusing Diligence, To Do Even Basic Math

Refusing Diligence, To Do Even Basic Math

Why do we too oft blindly walk a deep, darken path
Through the volleys of arrows shot by Fate's mighty wrath
When in this wicked world, we could accept light's reprieve
By opening both heart and eyes to truth thus perceive
That darkness rests within our souls, all flesh is the same
That glaring fact, ensuing battles are no mere game.

Why do we too oft blindly walk a deep, darken path
Refusing diligence to do even basic math
When from within, we feel those hard-fought battles raging
It is a war and true enemies we are engaging
Thus 'tis folly to not recognize that fierce-some foe
And find,  accepting evil allow darkness to grow.

Why this glaring reality do we too oft deny,
If not in our souls, darkness hides waiting to Light defy?

Robert J. Lindley, 11- 04- 1978, 
edited 7-12-2003, 6-02-2022
Sonnet 

Note:
Tis a somber reality that we too oft embrace life as a game,
Not seeing in youth, that it is our rashness we must tame.

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Paula Goldsmith June 7, 2022 at 9:30 AM Life is a funny thing. The young don't know/don't care. When old many can't do what they want/need to do. Have a blessed day writing away............. Robert Lindley June 7, 2022 at 12:25 PM My friend, in youth we are stil blinded by lack of knowledge. In old age we are hampered by health issue, emotional and heartfelt anguish of past tragedies and our look to a growing limit to our existence. Youth too oft sets the stage to think in present, immediate and dreamed of possibilities due to the perceived time ahead. Ignoring the reality of time and the billions of deceptions of this dark and evil drawn world. God bless...