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Robert J. Lindley, 5-21-2018
Rhyme, ( Plea and Judgement )


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Total # Words: 229

The Dream, the Judgement and the Final Plea

The Dream, The Judgement And The Final Plea


If my beating heart were to be graded,
Through clear prism of hidden things not oft seen;
Let it be judged by memories faded,
Tho' once pretty as verdant grass is green.

There with blindness removed, pray thee not err
For muddied waters defy truest intent;
As all my life and love, was given her,
Such was not wrong, thus no need I repent.

From her soft heart's beating, she gave her all
Nights in loving splendor, we did embrace;
With her sweet smile greeting my every call,
Her great gift was found to be Heaven's grace.

Thou parted, death can not our love destroy,
Destiny once charted, tho' now no more;
Judge not harsh, follies of young girl and boy,
Should my path, be to a different shore.

Forgive mistakes made, youthful confusion.
We both being too young and filled with pride.
I pray thee jump to no wrong conclusion;
All my great sins I dare not try to hide!

Know this, I loved and wanted to keep her,
And in both pounding hearts, love was sublime;
True now, I am truly lost without her,
Perhaps best judge me as bad, end my time.

Ask I thee,  please grant this one more favor,
Allow this wretch to give her one last kiss;
See her smile, touch her lips, taste her flavor,
Die remembering all that I will miss.

Robert J. Lindley, 5-21-2018
Rhyme, ( Plea and Judgement )
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 5/22/2018 12:59:00 PM
This is truly beautiful.
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Date: 5/22/2018 8:29:00 AM
WoW! Robert, What a well written write. I could sense a profound sadness and a deep longing for a lover who is no longer here. You held my attention from start to finish. I am in awe of your pen and this is an instant fav-:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/22/2018 8:44:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Truth, this was written about a past love, (lover) and from my memory of the epic sadness/sorrows of her departure, so very long ago.. Thanks for the fav too..
Date: 5/22/2018 7:37:00 AM
Robert, you penned dripped beautiful, deep and lovely ~
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Date: 5/22/2018 8:25:00 AM
Thank you my friend. The first and the third verse just came to me while sitting on my front porch watching Nature's beauty here. I got pen and paper sat down and wrote this piece in one setting, no corrections. Glad that you found it to be so my friend.
Date: 5/21/2018 1:04:00 PM
oh my , astounding piece from your dipped pen, robert!... the last line was a real punch!.. huggs
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/22/2018 8:17:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Yes, but a punch that sometimes occurs in real life.
Date: 5/21/2018 11:22:00 AM
Wow, very powerful and well written Robert! Excellent :)
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Date: 5/22/2018 8:16:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Glad you liked this one.
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