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Time and Its Sad Afterglows

Time and Its Sad Afterglows

porch swing, one old dog
green pasture and fallen barn
dawn's light, empty house

Robert J. Lindley, 6-11-2018
Haiku

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J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/17/2018 4:30:00 AM

Great verse! So nicely written.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/23/2018 4:35:00 PM

The tenderness of your thoughts leave the heart feeling alone, yet memories will always be. A sad afterglow certainly does remain. ~ Maia

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/20/2018 11:33:00 AM

Robert, your title is so fitting for the story you tell in this amazing haiku; and this image you so vividly painted will stay imprinted in my mind! Excellently written, as every other piece that flows from your eloquent, talented pen! Hugs and love. Pandita

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/20/2018 1:30:00 PM

Thank you my good friend. I have lived a very interesting life, primarily because of my very wild and reckless youth, rebellious nature , anger at this dark world and many romances over the course of my life. I did see the sorrow in that dog's sad eyes and the defiance when I tried to get it to abandon its loyal post on that front porch.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/14/2018 7:20:00 PM

oh my goodness, what a sad haunting picture this creates. I love it, Robert!

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2018 7:49:00 PM

Thank you my good friend. Such was once a reality, when as a teenager I visited a friend's house, a few days after he and his family moved to Texas... Apparently the dog had been left behind.. I tried to get the dog to follow me to my house but it wouldn't budge!

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/14/2018 4:09:00 PM

You captured a lifetime in three brief lines, beautifully composed...

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2018 7:47:00 PM

Thank you my good friend. My muse was in rare form when I asked for her advice.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/14/2018 3:34:00 AM

You are talking about me... an old man, a dark room, and an empty house...

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2018 4:30:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I pray that blessings are on the way for you....

Carole Duet

Date: 6/12/2018 7:54:00 PM

So much said with 3 little lines...best haiku I ever read, Robert. It deserves a painting to go with it.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/12/2018 4:29:00 PM

My dear friend Robert, a poignant portrayal of the lonely passage of time and all that is left behind. A vivid and sadly beautiful haiku my wonderful friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 6/13/2018 1:37:00 PM

Oh how wonderful my friend.. to be awakened in moment of singing inspiration! No better way to start the day or write a Haiku!

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/13/2018 11:38:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. My muse danced with me on this haiku and even sang a song to wake me up!

Maria Williams

Date: 6/12/2018 5:23:00 AM

Nostalgic - beautifully brought out in your Haiku - makes me try and imagine the happy times the people had there and a sad thought of why they left. A great haiku Robert it touched the right note...Maria hugs

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/13/2018 11:35:00 AM

Thank you Maria. Very pleased that you liked it.