That Silent Storm, No Mortal Man Can Stop
That Silent Storm, No Mortal Man Can Stop
Like a great storm crushing out a desperate sigh
such is unstoppable force when death draws nigh.
In myriad forms that dark angel tramps this world
oblivious to sad pleas mankind may hurl.
Death slays even the strong young or very weak old
stopped not by vows, gems or great hordes of King's gold.
That great sickle cuts anything known to mankind
no hiding place can mortal man ever find.
When that dearest life has flown by, old and quite gray
expect a visit night or sunny bright day.
Death cares not man nor beauty of songbirds on wing
seeking naught but final death of everything.
In your human soul, hold dear this treasure of life.
For this world is dark-old and full of deadly strife.
Robert J. Lindley, 10-26-2016
( New Form- Sonnet Lin 12/11)
Rhyme AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, GG
Each stanza verses must be exact syllable count of 12,11, 12,11
Final couplet must be syllable count of 12 on 12...
Total word count 120 to 128
Poem Syllable Counter Results
Syllables Per Line: 12 11 12 11 0 12 11 12 11 0 12 11 12 11 0 12 12
Total # Syllables: 162
Total # Lines: 17 (Including empty lines)
Words with (syllables) counted programmatically: N/A
Total # Words: 126
Note- Inspired this week by the death of a friend that occurred last Friday. Such a gentle sweet soul she was and always jolly and sincere when we met. She shall be deeply missed by all of us...
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2016
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