Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

The Deep Solemn Prayer and Its Sincerest Hope

The Deep Solemn Prayer And Sincerest Of Hopes

I walked myself to that great sacrifice stone
Aware of multitude of sins, I must atone.

Forever seeking path to die, make true amends
For miseries I have caused lovers and friends
This path, lit by wisdom and verses that speak true
Leads me to a judgement that is too long overdue
An Achilles begging fateful poison arrow
Walking into death, burn in its fiery narrows
In vain hope, this sacrifice wipes dark life away
By some miracle, fulfills prayer I now pray.

I walked myself to that great sacrifice stone
Aware of multitude of sins, I must atone.

Dependent on mercy and God's infinite grace
With knowledge that I can not my bad deeds erase
Nor within encasing of human flesh and bone
Bleed I forgiveness from a heart once made of stone
Yet that saving Light giving great hope sings to me
This soul may escape this pain and again be free
Given entry to paradise of Heaven's shores
Believing that even for me God's mercy pours.

I walked myself to that great sacrifice stone
Aware of multitude of sins, I must atone.

Robert J. Lindley, 9-13-2019
Rhyme, ( The Fateful Journey Along That Very Fine Narrow Edge )
( Tracing the steps along the ledge overlooking that darkest, deepest abyss )

Note - Written in tribute to this poet of olden times, and this famous poem
My Beloved Is Mine, And I Am His; He Feedeth Among The Lilies,
By Francis Quarles (1592–1644)

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David Meade September 15, 2019 at 3:36 PM The lonely journey to the Rock is often filled with tears and heartache . . . and then our grief is turned into joy!! Robert Lindley September 15, 2019 at 5:14 PM Thank you my friend. So true, one must accept the blessing and understand that the world yet remains in darkness.

Arturo Michael September 13, 2019 at 8:00 PM Nice poetry my friend...I like how it read... Robert Lindley September 14, 2019 at 6:18 AM Thank you my friend. Written as would be a reformed sinner's prayer. Based upon a biblical truth-that salvation comes to any that repent, pray and sincerely asks for it from Jesus Christ....