The Way of Victory

The Way Of Victory

 
I longed for wandering by those islands

  Where ever blue rapturous sunlight beams ;

Sought a mountain home, for sleep and silence

And gold-crested star-winds throughout my dreams ;

In deep tumult, thunder of rolling tides,

Far below uplands where Holy rest abides,

He sent victory,  where pilgrim road leads

Through murmuring crowds, through cities' rash mobs,

Through reality, human thoughts and deeds,

Through smoke, dust, agony, -red sodden ways

Where reapers harvest and toil dauntless days,

Sea of sorrows grip, death-winds moaning past

Soul resplendent, triumphant to the last.

                  Robert J. Lindley, 7-17- 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Goldsmith Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 10:18 AM
I love "The Way Of Victory." An island and blue water sounds wonderful just like this write. I wish I was there. Have a blessed day................
Ashley Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 6:48 PM
My dear friend, your poetic pen spills with deep, rich, soulful imagery. I was immersed in the captivating, stirring beauty of your verse, worthy of many re-reads. A wondrous gem, Robert, a victorious journey and a fav! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Lindley Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 5:39 PM
My dear friend, thank you for this wonderful message and the great honor of the fav... I have been ill these last several weeks and dearly miss my time spent at this site. My new blog is my latest offering finally completed after this long span of time and it was started back in Feb. God bless...
Mchattie Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 6:17 PM
We all have to recharge some time. Wonderful poem. Have a great day my friend.
Lindley Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 5:36 PM
Thank you my friend. Have a great day.
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