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Sir Poet, Hold True To Thy Gifts Long Given

Sir Poet, Hold True To Thy Gifts Long Given Sir poet, why hast thy broken thy true pen? Are not thy words intended to help and heal? Pray thee, returneth to world of gentle men, Let both thy mind and fevered blood softly spill! Sir poet, why hast thy burned thy greatest writes? Are not thy word-gifts bearing much needed fruits? Pray thee, this sad, dark world sees thy ink-bright lights, Begs thy kind soul return to poetic roots! Sir poet, write deep to heal thy wounded heart Embrace yet again, thy soul's truest call to arms Find thy calling, begin an earnest restart, Seek thee to help not this rash act that so harms. Sir poet, hold true to thy gifts long given Join again, poet's rewards in true liven'. R.J. Lindley Sonnet (11) Jan. 20th 1990 Syllables Per Line: 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 Total # Syllables: 154 Total # Words: 122

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Carole Duet

Date: 7/27/2017 9:38:00 PM

I love the Old English in this poem, Robert, and the way you've coaxed the poet in all of us who occasionally gets discouraged from time to time. I hope 'he' never breaks his pen again. ;)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/24/2017 8:14:00 PM

Yes there is a poetthat must keep on going to do what he does best in writing his poetry for everyone to read. I enjoyed this poem.

Jannie Breedt

Date: 5/21/2017 2:46:00 PM

Hi Robert, Your passion permeates through the pages of this illumonating sonnet written in Old English to emphasise the poets plight. I am enticed to march in your army to the beat of the drum. Its the end of ages, is it not fitting for poets to stand up and take lead? I think you may be onto something big here. Robert. Thank you for all your visits to my site too

Paul Callus

Date: 5/20/2017 3:58:00 PM

Hi Robert...at last I managed to make my way to your posts (my eye has been bothering me and needs resting) and clicked on this passionate and heartfelt poem which is also very uplifting. You are a true and sincere poet, putting your woes aside while concentrating on encouraging others. ~ Congratulations on POTD...very much deserved, my friend. Top marks to you! Regards // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/16/2017 5:16:00 PM

THANKS ONE AND ALL . I appreciate these very kind comments and hope this world returns to the knowledge that poets are a very necessary part of this dark world . So needed to bring light, relief, inspiration, joy, deep thoughts and yes even love to others others in good times as well as bad. Poetry, poetry should be held in the high esteem that was once true in its Golden Era, IMHO. A POET GIVES GIFTS WITH WORDS.. PEN AND INK ON PAPER.. Else why write?

Carole Duet

Date: 5/16/2017 12:35:00 AM

Words of wisdom and encouragement to those tortured and "wounded hearts" out here. Someone once said, "Every tear is a poem, a teacher, a healer". Thank you, Robert, and congrats on POTD.

Constance La France

Date: 5/15/2017 11:15:00 PM

Robert congratulations on POEM OF THE DAY with this beauty~

Dean Wood

Date: 5/15/2017 7:39:00 PM

A very nice poem and a great message! Congratulations on POD honors!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/15/2017 6:25:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on POTD ~*

Karen Edwards-Gregory

Date: 5/15/2017 6:08:00 PM

this is a very interesting poem. I like the style. Lovely pen to paper.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/15/2017 4:39:00 PM

A very spiritual write, Robert. Expressed so elegantly w/passion and purpose. Bravo for POTD. Love always.

Gary Bateman

Date: 5/15/2017 2:56:00 PM

Hello Robert, Best Congratulations on POTD. Outstanding Sonnet. Methinks thou strucketh deeply the soul of each poet's distinct calling here with this wondrous sonnet!! SEVEN/FAVE!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/15/2017 2:47:00 PM

An absolute delight to read this morning Robert. Congratulations on POTD! Your poem is so worthy of the honor! 7 ; )

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/15/2017 11:40:00 AM

Back again to reiterate what I posted before, and to Congratulate you - well deserved!

Joseph May

Date: 5/15/2017 9:24:00 AM

Beautiful sonnet Robert...Congrats on POTD..

Akkina Downing

Date: 5/15/2017 8:44:00 AM

Superb potd. Congrats, Robert :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/15/2017 8:33:00 AM

Hi Robert, What a well written sonnet. Good content as too. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/15/2017 8:26:00 AM

Wonderful poetry, Robert. Congratulations on POTD:)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/15/2017 6:30:00 AM

Good Morning Robert. Excuse me Good Morning Sir Poet. Congratulations on your entry being chosen POTD. Both you and your poetic work are so deserving. Have a wonderful day. You define the word poet and further define and capture the essence of poetry always.

Darren White

Date: 5/15/2017 2:09:00 AM

I love this. It reminds me of Skakespeare's sonnet #4.... This is so well written, it takes my breath away, and you write with so much truthfulness. Congratulations on PotD, and a 7 from me.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/14/2017 7:39:00 PM

Very well written, Robert, enjoyed reading. ~*

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/13/2017 11:30:00 AM

Oh, Robert, you have said something that needed to be said in the most loveliest of ways! I was looking to read some good poetry this morning, and I did. I will burden the master with a 7 and a fav and hope this poem makes its way in all poetrysoup's appropriate categories.