That Fateful Day, Lost

That Fateful Day, Lost




That fateful day all was shattered and lost
Lost! Pride saved but at what eternal cost!
Soon a wandering mist , sailing all alone
born of lies cutting so deeply into the bone

Months and years crashed forward within a rage
walking dead, eyes blinded upon a hated stage
Mercy an elusive goal, flees with silent steps
as beaten , battered soul sinks to darkest depths

Suddenly light streaked across that angry path
destroying betrayal , pain and such great wrath
How could this be, a Love grabbing hold of me
had not I cast aside such errant foolish plea?

Pride fled but never, not ever that precious Hope
mercy gifted to a spirit that simply could not cope!

Robert Lindley. 06-09-2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 6/10/2014 6:32:00 PM
Love how this ended with mercy shown. Very nice, Robert.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 6/10/2014 6:47:00 PM
Thanks Andrea. Hope and Mercy two peas in the same beautiful pod!! I've been blessed so many times!!!
Date: 6/10/2014 2:32:00 PM
Robert, I know how it feels to sit with the gift of hope. Coping's not easy at all, no matter how big the gift. love this...SKAT
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Robert Lindley
Date: 6/10/2014 6:46:00 PM
Thank you my friend....
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