Seeking Ever the More, Greatest of Truths
Seeking Ever The More, Greatest Of Truths
I.
The soul, which like a heart true beats
hers to my love forever weds
singing songs that passions entreat
to invite joy to lover's bed
tho' Fate oft dances as it cheats.
II.
And Spring gifts its sweet heated thaw
winter fades into hidden caves
across the land its warmth crawls
as mortals for this bounty rave
tho' Fate oft plays as it slow gnaws.
III.
This earth with its great darkness yields
too little to the meek and mild
as bright flowers bloom far afield
life gives us mother and dear child
tho' Fate oft ruins what man builds.
IV.
Nature, with its measured turns
glorifies its resplendent sun
as its hot flames so brightly burn
we mortals ever seek more fun
tho' Fate oft our milk overturns.
V.
Life, this great force we hold so dear
is but whispers in flowing winds
yet with faith be we of good cheer
hope rests beyond the river bends
tho' Fate oft kindles our deep fears.
VI.
This sad truth our hearts must now hear
man is made of mere flesh and bones
Life and Soul felt more when in tears
saddest love hold dark overtones
tho' Fate oft casts its sharpest spears.
VII.
And in wisdom comes greater light
for we may walk blinded and lost
as love's soft pleasures conquers night
new dawns may sprinkle gleaming frost
tho' Fate oft kills much with its spite.
R.J. Lindley,
June 12th, 1975
Rhyme, ( Verses Birthed From Midnight Dreams )
Presented as was written, no edits to poem...
Old Note: June 12th, 1975
I do not know what future brings
whether with joy Life sweeter sings
dearer are my verse passions now
ink stains paper, as my muse prowls.
New Note: September 28th, 2019
I see what my past hath me brought
once in life my soul was thus caught
between devil and deep blue sea
but Lord did have mercy on me!
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2019
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