Robert Lindley Poet Free verse

The Gift, the Truth, Hope and Its Sweet Promise

The Gift, The Truth, Hope And Its Sweet Promise

Your hope- you have gifted unto me
unto me, a vagabond shifting sand
a flightless bird lost in its plumage
under a great and mighty oak tree
above the sun beams
its illumination forbidding night
vanquishing darkness,  its blacken strokes
In your hope rests a truth
that this vessel surrounding my soul
is but a temporary hindrance
a shell, a decaying fortress
bearing the hits from cannon shots
empty now- awaiting reinforcement
from a cavalry that vanished long ago
Youth-
alas! was it ever real
a maddening rush into the waiting trap
I remember-those sweet summer days
barefoot, soft grass between my toes
Youth-
a man-less ship
sailing upon uncharted seas
decorating blue skies and watery echoes
I now stand-aged, looking back
amazed at the speed of flight
how life gave no care of time
no respect of defiant reality
Your hope- you have gifted unto me
knowledge, inspiration- a new goal
to die without dire regrets
to depart a man
accepting truth, light, love
and the immense vanity born into mortal flesh.

Robert J. Lindley, 3-06-2021
Free verse, (  Eternity, Seen Beyond The Purple Veil )

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Jennifer Proxenos March 20, 2021 at 11:01 PM Robert, this poem is amazing, awesome and really once again portrays an image of your intense poetic sophistication. Congratulations on POTD my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Robert Lindley March 22, 2021 at 12:01 PM Thank you my friend. So great to hear from you! I pray that you are well and enjoying God's bountiful and dear blessings. I just decided that day, to think and do some free verse and this came flooding right on out. First four lines and then immediately each line came to me--A continuing flow. Happens to me sometimes and I always then quite happily just go with it my friend. This one had no edits... God bless.

Gershon Wolf March 10, 2021 at 7:02 PM Elegant, exquisite and profound, Richard. A belated congrats on POTD! Best always, Gershon Robert Lindley March 12, 2021 at 6:21 AM Thank you my friend. Always an honor to have such recognition for efforts made in this magnificent art form! And to be amongst such talented company as present their gleaming gems here!

Lady Labyrinth March 9, 2021 at 1:47 PM Beatifully writ, as per usual. The recognition from me a constant, dear Laureate. All your poems are POTD. I think the truth is, it is a practice run for our next shot at youth and the next Life we choose to accept or not. Was reading these two, some nights ago. Robert Lindley March 9, 2021 at 6:12 PM That reminds me has been quite a while since I have read any of Shakespeare's sonnets. I will have to remedy that tonight. And may even do some writing after this very long and tiring day.. God bless.. Robert Lindley March 9, 2021 at 6:10 PM Thank you my friend. You have gifted me much in our conversations and by your beautiful and well crafted poetry! Such inspiration is truly a godsend to me. As too oft I am tired and depressed and needing to read poetry that inspires and gives me pause to ponder deeply this our Art. God bless. Lady Labyrinth March 9, 2021 at 1:48 PM Sonnet 73. Sonnet 3. Shakespeare.

David Kavanagh March 9, 2021 at 3:59 AM Congratulations Robert on potd, a lot of deep home truths in this poem, even the non religious like myself, can relate to the reality of your life experience, cheers David Robert Lindley March 9, 2021 at 6:05 PM Thank you my friend. The purple veil yielded much food for thought ! Even if seen was only a fleeting glimpse.. God bless..

Brandy Nicole March 8, 2021 at 8:34 PM "Youth- decorating blue skies" as "In your hope rests a truth" Beyond years, it is perfectly okay to look back and remember. With age, comes Wisdom. Such a Wonderful gift indeed. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Robert, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy Robert Lindley March 9, 2021 at 1:13 AM Thank you my friend. Youth cries -I want it all. I can have it all. While old age cries- where did it all go? Those fleeing years, those happy years, those crying years. In truth, in essence life is but a mere blink. Only with light and love can it be more. Accepting the truth is first step. God bless...

Jennifer Fenn March 8, 2021 at 5:32 PM Wow Robert! Sounds like a psalm! Congrats on achieving POTD! Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 5:40 PM A look behind the purple veil. Although it was only a mere fleeting glimpse-- enough light and truth was found! Enough to open eyes and speak to a searching heart.. Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 5:37 PM Thank you my friend. What a great gift are your kind words. It is a spiritual composition and one that was born a dream, a vision and a 3am awakening... God bless...

P.S. Awtry March 8, 2021 at 2:27 PM Beautifully written dear Robert! I especially relate to "Youth-alas! was it ever real." Congratulations on your POTD honors :) Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:55 PM Thank you my friend. Yes, the youth and alas reference! I as a poet yet think-- was it really real? As a lot of it seemed to be to me a miracle that I survived it ! And can now see a much clearer picture of my wild ways, narrow escapes and present happiness after my never thinking to find such... God bless..

L Milton Hankins March 8, 2021 at 1:04 PM Thank you so much for a much-deserved POTD. Congratulations! Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:51 PM Thank you my friend. Your congratulations is a very welcomed gift. Especially so as this poem was so very deeply personal and so truly heartfelt. God bless..

Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2021 at 10:29 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Robert :) - A lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:47 PM Thank you my friend. I truly appreciate your congratulations and great kindness. As this free verse form is not my usual style and that it was so well received is indeed a great gift . God bless.

John Lawless March 8, 2021 at 10:11 AM been there done most of that and yes I share the goal ..."to die without dire regrets...to depart a man..." Robert, this one kinda grabs ya by the scruff of the neck and says "listen up".. Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:44 PM Thank you my friend. I imagine that many of us have ben there at one time or another in our life. You are right on the mark and the grabbing and saying- LISTEN UP! As that volume was in the vision, that command and urgency clearly shown as well! God bless.,

Constance La France March 8, 2021 at 8:49 AM Robert, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY with your wonderful poem _Constance Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:42 PM Thank you my friend. I merely wrote what I saw and felt in that dream, that vision. As gave a glimpse of my life , the flight of time, and that of humanity and the heavens above. God bless..

Janice Canerdy March 8, 2021 at 8:26 AM Robert, your POTD honor is surely well-deserved. Your poem is descriptive and deeply spiritual, a moving blend of literal and figurative language. Janice Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:39 PM Thank you my friend. So true, about it being born as a spiritual awakening and a dream vision this given. If more recollection comes to me I will certainly do my best to set it in ink. God bless..

Ken Rone March 8, 2021 at 8:08 AM Thank you for this glimpse benind the Purple Veil. Congrats on this POTD. More to come for sure. Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:37 PM Thank you my friend. What I saw was a dream, a light and a treasure vault in heaven above--beyond the dark of this world and a fleeting glimpse into the palace of light.. God bless.

Paula Goldsmith March 8, 2021 at 7:58 AM Congratulations on your win. A Beautiful and Creative Write. Your pen was working overtime. Have a blessed day/week writing away............... Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:35 PM Thank you my friend. You are correct- there is far more -Behind The Purple Veil... It is just that I am not sure I can ever find that "moment" yet again to delve into it and set it down in ink! God bless..

Arturo Michael March 8, 2021 at 6:50 AM A wonderful write my friend. Congratulations Robert Lindley on POTD. Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:32 PM Thank you my friend. I had no thought that a free verse poem composed by me would be chosen as POTD! As my usual rhyme based poetry is my foundation- and sonnets being my favored form. I am humbly honored that this one was chosen. God bless.

Panagiota Romios March 8, 2021 at 6:42 AM Back with hugs, and Congratulaions... and glad I already FAVED IT. GOD BE WITH YOU, PANGIE Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:29 PM Thank you again my dear friend. For your friendship, support and the fav as well. God bless..

Jan Allison March 8, 2021 at 6:20 AM another gem from your pen, many congrats on POTD Robert:-) hugs Jan xx Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:28 PM Thank you my friend. I am truly grateful for the recognition this new poem brings to the search for peace and the light that shines truth and love. As in the sky -past the beautiful blue- awaits treasures to be given unto humanity, that is me and you.. God bless..

Tania Kitchin March 8, 2021 at 6:01 AM Robert, congratulations on POTD, wonderfully penned! Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:25 PM Thank you my friend. I wanted to gift in free verse form my thoughts on life and the eternity that lies ahead. My fervent wish to find a level to have no regrets as I exit into the next realm. Thus my admitting looking above for guidance, light and heaven that awaits. God bless..

Regina Mcintosh March 8, 2021 at 5:29 AM Lovely thoughts and reflections, echoing many... God bless you always with love, Gina Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:21 PM Thank you my friend. I hope my attempt to set down my journey, my hopes and my reality in verse gave enough to be seen as a poet realizing life is its own treasure and we should ponder far more deeply the path we take that leads to the end. God bless. Regina Mcintosh March 8, 2021 at 5:29 AM Congrats on POTD!!!

Tom Cunningham March 8, 2021 at 1:05 AM You never disappoint us Robert with your talented pen, and this is so deserving of the honour of POTD, congratulations. Tom Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:18 PM Thank you my friend. I was shocked to log in and find this was chosen as POTD. As it simply me attempting to describe my life and the vision seen of, Eternity, Seen Beyond The Purple Veil... God bless..

Sotto Poet March 7, 2021 at 1:15 PM I enjoyed reading your verses; it's similar to looking into a nice stream of sweet actions with fantastic imagery related to life, love, soul, and heart. Great poem Robert, this my favorite kind of Poems I invite you to look at my page; I have some on the same subject. Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:14 PM Thank you my friend. A lot of my past life, past learning and past joys and travails went into creating this one. Every verse was crafted based upon a past occurrence in my life and indicative of the battles fought, the battles won and the battles lost. A journey that made the man.. God bless..

Panagiota Romios March 7, 2021 at 9:43 AM YOUR TALENT SHINES MIGHTILY, ROBERT... BEING OLDER, I CAN REALLY RELATE TO THIS. TO DIE WITHOUT REGRETS...A GOLDEN LINE. I CAN RELATE TO THAT ONE SO STRONGLY. SO MANY GIFTS WERE GIVEN ME TO MAKE THAT POSSIBLE. I HAVE NOTHING TO PROVE, NOR CHASE, NOR WIN. MY CUP RUNNETH OVER, A FAV, PANAGIOTA XX Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:10 PM Thank you my dear friend. Indeed- as you se clearly that which has made you -you! That life gave many gifts, many miracles and now eyes truly see- the dance continues and the light awaits the first step into eternity. God bless..

James Edward Lee Sr. March 7, 2021 at 8:50 AM So inspiring a natural beauty A blessed poised verse so illuminating I love each and every letter and word. Visually compelling! Praise you for your gift and your craft. Thank you for sharing "a FAV" fer me Write On God Bless, James Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:07 PM Thank you my friend. This one came from dep within- where the heart embraces the soul. Opening doors into the mind and looking above to the heavens. Realizing life is so oft so much more than we of human flesh can ever fully fathom.. God bless..

Kim Rodrigues March 6, 2021 at 9:25 AM I now stand-aged, looking back amazed at the speed of flight how life gave no care of time no respect of defiant reality/ I love it! Perhaps you’ll read my poem, “Rebirth” God bless you, Robert! Robert Lindley March 8, 2021 at 4:05 PM Thank you my friend. I am most humbly honored that you enjoyed this one. God bless....