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Soothing Dream, Bathe Me In Her Light

(1.) Soothing Dream, Bathe Me In Her Light Of lonely night and vivid dread sad supper and large empty bed denying wind, sets soul to stir romantic memories of her she, tender angel through and through only true love I ever knew! Soothing dream, bathe me in her light, sail sweet passionate seas tonight! Of our past days, beach sand and sun cheers, smiles, and laughter, O' what fun she a wonder, beauty that gave her soul to love and love to save gifting hope to a lonely man set to dream all he ever can! Soothing dream, bathe me in her light, sail sweet passionate seas tonight! Of dancing under soft moonlight kissing so sweet holding so tight her morning touch, treasure thus found love's joyous, chains forever bound begging time to wait, to stand still I love her true and always will! Soothing dream, bathe me in her light, sail sweet passionate seas tonight! Robert J. Lindley, 3-29-2020 Rhyme, ( Romantic Dreaming, A Star That Once Was, Soothing Dream, Bathing Within Tender Light) (2.) For This Aching Love, I Feel In My Bones For this Love, I feel in my bones desires, wine pressed from fire-stones pleasures set to music, and glee rapture of freedoms, given me for this my mind dwells, on dear life for this I endure, world's dark knife! For this Love, I shed sweat and blood from far above, pours lively flood within June's soft castle a smell within heart's valiant truth, a spell for this my soul, yearns true and cries for this my eyes, search deep blue skies! For this Love, I give my great all from looming depths spirit recalls tall mountains beyond sweetest dreams there, wherein lies Hope's promised streams for this- my journey, often bold for this- my pledge, truth to be told! For this Love, I feel in my bones desires, wine pressed from fire-stones pleasures set to music, and glee rapture of freedoms, given me for this my mind dwells, on dear life for this I endure, world's dark knife! Robert J. Lindley, 3-12-2020 Rhyme, ( For The Love Of Poetry I Dare To Splash Ink ) (3.) Times At Heart, Romancing Opera, Else A Dying Clown Old age is too often an aching feast of dreaded dreads symphony of memories, prayers for those already dead or gasping look back at youthful vigor blindly wasted days of innocent searching for desserts not yet tasted dashing into red-canyons, rock walls scaled far too steep begging dreams paradise provided with much needed sleep! Time, at heart a slow dancing opera, a dying clown, Youth's bravado, that says, "To hell with it- bring it on down"! Old age a contemptible thought to we carefree and young oft groaning ballad, with violin playing, wrongly strung or morns that demand we rise to shock, fight another day defiance- wallowing onward as for more time we pray a nightmare, as we realize life is sad, far too short rocket ride, on an unknown mission, one can not abort! Time, at heart a slow dancing opera, a dying clown, Youth's bravado, that says, "To hell with it- bring it on down"! Old age may be a gift golden, full of joy's sweetest sprees a lark, sailing vacations on those blue colored seas or swirling blackened pool, its eternally spinning drain years of crying lonely, and cascading aches and deep pains yet life, its years are so very precious to have lived through for the alternative is that end, which is always due! Time, at heart a slow dancing opera, a dying clown, Youth's bravado, that says, "To hell with it- bring it on down"! Robert J. Lindley, 3- 30 2020... Rhyme, Quote: ("Knowledge by suffering entereth, And life is perfected by death.") by- Elizabeth Barrett Browning, A Vision of Poets (1844), last lines)...

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Date: 4/5/2020 6:44:00 PM
Robert, your poems strengthen my conviction to keep improving. The best way to accomplish that is by reading, not only the classic poets of the past, but by reading others whose love for poetry shines in their own creations. Your poetry inspires me to keep reading and to keep learning. I love that your poetry has such diversity of many shades of dark and light. I look upon aging as saging and welcome what the many years have gifted. Contd.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 4/9/2020 8:04:00 PM
I am delighted that you have found such merit in this piece. Reading other poets, studying their creations has always fascinated me and given me great inspiration. Thank you my friend. Stay safe. God bless you and yours....
Date: 4/5/2020 6:44:00 PM
These are exceptional Robert. Your poetry and you are appreciated greatly. Keep giving the gift of inspiration with your words my friend. Stay safe. xxoo
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Robert Lindley
Date: 4/9/2020 8:02:00 PM
Thank you my friend. Stay safe. God bless you and yours....
Date: 4/1/2020 10:16:00 AM
Hi Robert. I have spent the last 45 mins reading these poems and checking up your chosen poetess on internet. The more I read your work, the more I am convinced of your talent and love for poetry...those are 2 things which nobody will ever be able to take away from you! Lots of young writers are not bothered with reading the works of others, especially the classics. ~ Keep up your good work, but keep in mind that in life appreciation and gratitude are hard to come by! Regards // paul
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Robert Lindley
Date: 4/1/2020 11:01:00 AM
Almost forgot, I just presented my new poem- titled-- If Only. A sonnet written about this great darkness that is now wrecking such havoc upon the world. Verses came to me and simply would not let up until I finished the piece. I found out long ago -when it comes like that--tis' best to not fight it.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 4/1/2020 10:56:00 AM
Thank you my friend. I hope you enjoyed that research as did I when deciding which poet to read/study, write to and write about in my Lesser Known Poets Series. Dedicating new poems to these five truly wonderful poets has been a joy , even if difficult task to engage in. I've now cut the original ten chosen to just these five. As I do not want to bore the majority here. God bless....
Date: 4/1/2020 6:34:00 AM
A genuine flow of great poetry from your veins and bones.. A mission of Light with a valiant heart ever determined to accomplish.. A precious time of an ageless spirit offered to thirsty souls.. Golden gems from a mine of beauty unconditionally presented.. Great is your work, Robert! Highly appreciated are your sincere endeavours to impart what you have received from Life of sifted beauty, Love and Light. . I salute your gifted pen, your beautiful mind and your perceptive heart. Best regards.
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Date: 4/1/2020 8:21:00 AM
Thank you my friend. These three poems were composed to honor the fifth poet chosen in my , Lesser Known Poets Series--presented in my new blog. I composed each one with the thought to honor her, Felicia Dorothea Hemans- a famous but far lesser known poet ... One that was immensely talented and wrote such beautiful and excellent poetry.. God bless....

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