Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

The Gift, Then the Complaint

The Gift, Then The Complaint


Gladly if only, I had nothing to say,
I could just murmur and walk far away
Instead I write to spend my new day
doing so with no acclaim and no pay!

This life can be so mysterious indeed
first you may refuse to stop or plead
Yet time brings its own eternal whip
a cut each little time you dare slip!

No great solace lasts more than a week
future may grant but tis' only a peek
A sight given to beg the mind to see
To climb the tallest mountain to plea!

Of course the world cries out to stop
toss away the fine broom and dirty mop
With much deeper sinister cry and hue
dire threats blast you right on cue!

Gladly if only, I had nothing to say,
I could just murmur and walk far away
Instead I write to spend my new day
doing so with no acclaim and no pay!


Robert J. Lindley, 07-15-2015

Note-- No serious complaining my friends.  I write poetry because
it is in my blood. Acclaim and/or pay would just be icing on the cake
 were they ever to appear. I expect only to be read and if thats all-fine by me.

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Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2015 at 6:03 PM Yep, I think many of us feel this way, robert. That is why we are here!! Good one!

Paul Callus July 17, 2015 at 2:50 PM Top marks for this poem, Robert! Like you, I write for the fun/love of it, not ever expecting glory. Often I downgrade my own work when I compare it to others'. I feel good when a poem of mine inspires somebody else in a positive way. Regards. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 17, 2015 at 6:07 AM Robert I hear your sentiments and they are admirable!!! Love this poem!! Thank you for sharing us this.. ~Olive Eloisa Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 17, 2015 at 6:09 AM And like you I write with inspiration and gratitude from God and that if somebody likes it is wow already.. ~Olive Eloisa

Gary Bateman July 16, 2015 at 3:44 AM Hello Robert My Dear Friend!! Excellent rhyme write here, and I really like how you present and unfold "The Gift, Then The Complaint," in your verses. A superb write here in every respect and a most assured "7"!! Best Always, and best wishes too to you family . . . Gary

James Fraser July 15, 2015 at 3:53 PM No complaining by me Robert, your writing makes me smile, and like you, if I'm read, I'm smiling, James :) :)