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Thirsting For Water From a Deep Well

Thirsting For Water From A Deep Well

can Love hold this expanse
art painted into life's worn trails
sweet dreams casting passion's might
reality, decay
sad futility of false hope

Robert J. Lindley, 5-09-2019
New Poetry form, Lind68868
(2.) (a comparative thought), no rhyme

23 words
36 syllables
141 characters

Note: I was asked to write and provide a poem using number (2.) choice-
(a comparative thought). This is my interpretation using that and quenching
a bit of my own poetic thirst.

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/13/2019 8:20:00 PM A sad reflection of the reality of life my friend...beautifully composed. : ) xxoo Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/13/2019 8:48:00 PM Thank you my dear friend. Life has given me many, many blessings and not a few heartaches.

Constance La France Date: 5/10/2019 10:35:00 AM Robert, a what a beautiful thought ~ Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/12/2019 7:18:00 AM Thank you my dear friend. much appreciated..

Lawrence Sharp Date: 5/10/2019 12:16:00 AM The untouchable nearness of life's blessings witheld is expressed with a palpable despair; excellent work. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/10/2019 6:34:00 AM Thank you my friend. I love that descriptive term--" a palpable despair".... As in when one can almost taste/touch paradise, but its ever elusive might wins out.

Susan Ashley Date: 5/9/2019 10:21:00 PM Golden ink continues to spill fourth from your mighty pen and beautiful passion pours from your poet's heart, my dear friend. A potent piece of poetic art. Your talent continues to outshine, my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/10/2019 6:32:00 AM Thank you my dear friend. I write from heart's deepest well and hope for the best.

David Mchattie Date: 5/9/2019 10:04:00 PM You say a lot in a few words. Nicely done. Have a great day. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/10/2019 6:31:00 AM Thank you my friend. Knowledge is power to gives one greater security in life, and I have always thirsted for more and more knowledge.

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/9/2019 1:54:00 PM elegant in its intriguing plea, robert... such a splendid insight!...huggs Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/9/2019 4:32:00 PM Thank you my friend. My muse gave me a helping hand and promised me she would stop being so lazy and maddening critical of my puny mortal birthed ideas....

Kurt Ravidas Date: 5/9/2019 10:41:00 AM I remember the words of one of the great French poet: "The Hell?" "Doesn't exist." "The Art?" "Exists." The Art exists. It's the only thing that matters. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/9/2019 4:30:00 PM Thank you my friend. Poetry is the greatest Art. It is a gift given and one that holds many keys. We mere mortals can look back at the golden poets of old and ask ourselves--can we dare to flow in such giant footsteps? And Poetry answers us, yes you can -if you but with heart;s love and truth dedicate your life to that magnificent and resplendent cause!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/9/2019 5:51:00 AM - Interesting ... a powerful writing with few lines, Robert - I like it ... last line gives salute :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/9/2019 8:29:00 AM Thank you my dear friend. Your kindness and your poetry both are glimmering lights that bless this poetry site...

M. L. Kiser Date: 5/9/2019 3:31:00 AM Quite a powerful write, Robert; beautifully crafted and moving. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 5/9/2019 3:44:00 AM Thank you my friend. Poetry being a great gift both to its readers and to its authors, one should always seek ways to add to it in a positive, inspiring and soul searching manner. God bless.....