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Three Sonnets From My New Blog, Alas So Shoot Me, I Grieve What Was Lost

(1.) Alas! So Shoot Me, I Grieve What Was Lost Alas! So shoot me, I grieve what was lost Not just youth, but those things Time took away Within aching heart comes an icy frost Covering epic pains of such decay! One may ask, how dare I so complain? Does Nature cry about hard falling rain? Yet does not this world its ills promote well? Oft with sorrows borne from depths of Hell? Dare I choose to such dark verses to write? Have I not truly joined in the fight? Alas! So shoot me, I grieve what was lost Not just youth, but those things Time took away Within aching heart comes an icy frost Covering epic pains of such decay! Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet, repeat stanza ( with triple couplets ) ****** (2.) Those Lush And Tender, Soft Welcoming Lips Those flowing curls, glowing luscious mane Sexy smile, flowering as desert rain Bountiful beauty, sent to ease heart's pain Lovely blessing sent for this soul to gain. Ravishing essence with sweet touch to match My hesitation, thinking what is the catch That such a beauty would now my way pass A goddess, sweet speaking to this poor lass. Those lush and tender, soft welcoming lips With true beauty, grace, and curvaceous hips Yes beauty, as could launch a thousand ships And greatest king's treasure surely eclipse. Those tender kisses that were sent both ways. May we forever - remember that day! Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet, ( And Life, Its Journey Ever Sped Onward ) ****** (3.) Does Basking Moon Ask Strolling Stars For More Of beauty, earth, wind and soft glowing sky Dares this artist to weep tears asking why Heart and soul must pay such a heavy price And shed blood for it to ever suffice? Does basking moon ask strolling stars for more Space and time to heavenly night explore And cast upon earth a much deeper hue To inspire such in poets such as you? Does dawn its resplendent new rays withhold That gift, that gleaming beauty to be sold Or Mother Nature fail to gift new birth Or poets fail to cast beauty's true worth? Do such quizzing queries set well in verse Or fail as being dated and quite terse? Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet, ( And what of life, love and this thing we call earth ? )

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Judy Ball

Date: 6/1/2021 7:16:00 PM

I think there are many of us that feel bitter about what was denied them in youth. I know I did for many years. But God has helped me sto see what I have gained and it makes me feel a lot better. Great sonnets my friend. God Bless, JB

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/2/2021 8:52:00 AM

Thank you my friend. So true, very likely such is a common thought in those that have gotten past their youth. In my writings I can recall how often in the past that I felt and bemoaned those losses. As that experience in life definitely makes for great fodder for poetry. And if it is hindsight, and not current thinking far the better for the poetic heart and soul. God bless...

Quoth Theraven

Date: 5/31/2021 11:17:00 AM

Robert, 'One may ask, how dare I so complain? ~~ Does Nature cry about hard falling rain?'. Never dated; the heart that would ask., for just a little more. -Richard

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/1/2021 8:38:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I know that as a poet I yet have a long way to go. But each step, each poem takes me a bit farther towards my goal. How far I may end up getting is up to Fate and the destiny that poetry subscribes for those that ink heart and soul's sweet, deep and wondrous renderings.... God bless...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/30/2021 1:58:00 PM

Beautiful as always, Robert. I think writintg all these sonnets and other poems is helping you mentally and emotionally through your trials.

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/30/2021 7:01:00 PM

Thank you my friend. I am inclined to agree with you , although I had never thought of that myself. It seems to fit now that I look at it and the way I wrote and the times I wrote during these trials.. God bless...

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/30/2021 8:27:00 AM

As a poet, I feel one must be true to self and give that which heart and soul have experienced and truly feel. As such the readers can then see and appreciate. God bless..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/30/2021 7:33:00 AM

Very expressive and emotive works with a lot of passion. I enjoyed reading them. Sara

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/30/2021 8:28:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. Each one was a special composition for my new blog and came from life experiences and lessons learned in my youth. As a poet, inspiration that comes from life experiences lets the soul speak far more directly what the heart truly feels. God bless..