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The Gift and Majesty of Poetry

The Gift And Majesty Of Poetry Once from deep pen and ink a poet born sewing together life once sadly torn from soft Heart, dearest Love and fragrant Breeze within those spells cast among fairy trees Imagining those chasms wide and deep words of rainbow hues, great treasures to keep! Once he that rhymes true, cast a magic spell consulting a muse that gems did so tell as earth spun about and its old soul wept for all the wondrous beauty Nature kept Writing as midnight, its toll did so strike each closing verse became a golden spike! Once willing spirit dared to give its all singing forth from word kitchens down the hall of brilliant rose gardens of pure delight those so well hidden and those in plain sight Seeking much more, based on poetry's art its kind blessings sacrifices impart! Once from deep pen and ink a poet born sewing together life once sadly torn from soft Heart, dearest Love and fragrant Breeze within those spells cast among fairy trees Imagining those chasms wide and deep words of rainbow hues, great treasures to keep! Robert J. Lindley, 7-19-2019 Rhyme, ( Why Poetry Blesses Us Mortals So ) Note: Written as a tribute to every poet that ever splashed ink from pen and gifted us wonderfully woven verses. That gave joy, delight, love, heart's truth and fruits of a vivid intellect, kind soul and gentle true-born spirit..

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/24/2019 2:40:00 PM

Hello Robert, this poem is well written. You have out did yourself with this poem. Beautifully expressed. Have a nice day my friend.

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 7/23/2019 6:29:00 PM

Writing as midnight, its toll did so strike each closing verse became a golden spike! Simply lovely.. your more than a poem my friend this I know you believe cuz ya know it.... Beautiful and write on.. James (A FAV for me)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/21/2019 1:52:00 PM

You were born to be a poet my friend - your poems posted and penned at an early age in your writing career are total evidence and bear witness to what true talented poetry is all about. A wonderful poem and a deep heartfelt tribute to poets that were, are and will be. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/22/2019 5:57:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I only wish I could have written it better as those it honors deserve that and even much more .

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 7/20/2019 11:55:00 AM

So honouring are your words, Robert! So deep are your thoughts! So true is your feel! You are a poet whose soul has tasted the ink of poetry from birth! A poet whose heart has felt darkness before light... Pain before joy.. You have touched the highest of heights! Beyond words is your great poetry! Into my fave list, a gem unlike any other gem! My deepest regards and blessings.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/22/2019 5:56:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Your thoughtful and very kind words are truly inspiring to me.... God bless.....

Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/20/2019 9:42:00 AM

Robert, I like this poem. Your word kitchen is a fine example for all of us. Your cultivated garden of rose poetry blooms well. -Richard

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/22/2019 5:54:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Much appreciated...

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 7/19/2019 4:54:00 PM

Great poetry and great tribute, dear Robert. Stained in ink, a poet is gratefully bowing to you.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/20/2019 7:41:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Sad that in this modern world today, there seems to be so much less appreciation for such poetry...