Tend Thy Orchard, Its Bad Limbs Prune

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Robert J. Lindley, 5-25-2018

RHYME, ( Tribute to Christina Rossetti )

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Tend Thy Orchard, Its Bad Limbs Prune Shall thee let hope hold firmest sway, Live life well now, without delay; Enjoy the beach and its cool nights Walk under moon's soft beaming lights. Remember sorrow comes with grey, Relief shall come if one but prays: Yet thy heart must seek, stay in tune, Tend thy orchard, its bad limbs prune. Hold thee deep, virtues that are good, Rarely say, if only I could; Be given more, my days are hard Life now deals me very bad cards. Send me more, I deserve it all: I bow and answer thy hard call, Reward me for my greater work, For my duty I never shirk. Tis' best to in a humble way, Sacrifice more, asking no pay; Enjoy hard tasks, thee are blessed, With those unseen hands that caressed, Faithful Hearts and Souls from the start, Joined in truth that which never parts. Embrace the favors in Truth's Light, Fear not demons of darkest night. Robert J. Lindley, 5-25-2018 RHYME, ( Tribute to Christina Rossetti )

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Alexis Y.

Date: 5/27/2018 12:27:00 PM

WoW! Robert, You have penned a well written and "poetic" tribute piece for Christina Rossetti. I think she would be moved by your talent, like myself and many at the soup are. Excellent poetry my friend. PS, I never heard of Christina Rossetti before. I looked her up and she was a talent of her time. She had a sad life and suffered from mental illness at a young age. I could go on .Thanks for bringing her to my attention-Alexis

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/27/2018 5:45:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Sad truth is , she does not get the recognition that she deserves. My tribute is my appreciation of this truly great poetess!

Silent One

Date: 5/25/2018 11:24:00 AM

I had to look up who Christina Rossetti was, I do not read much poetry that is why.. I liked your tribute and thank you for introducing me to her.. Hope you are well my friend.. Nice to see your pen still flowing..

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2018 12:03:00 PM

I am as well as can be expected my friend. Very glad that you looked her up and appreciate her magnificent poetry. Hope you are fairing well and still casting the ink also. Studying her poetry, one can not go wrong, if doing so to improve their own, IMHO.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/25/2018 11:02:00 AM

I love this. It is a favorite for me as well. So well written and wise. Thank you for sharing :)

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Seems I have in the past, years ago written a longer tribute poem to her but could not find it--so I sat down this morn and wrote a new one.

Lin Lane

Date: 5/25/2018 10:17:00 AM

Christina Rosetti is one of my favorites. A tree that produces bad fruit might as well be cut down. Pruning one bearing sweet harvest should be pruned and cared for. Your poem's chosen words are wonderful examples of the way in which life should be lived. Well done, Robert.

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2018 11:58:00 AM

She is one of mine as well. Truly a great, great poet. I have read every poem of hers that is on record. I can express how great my admiration is for her and her immense talent , insight and intelligence.