To My Fellow Poets, Know That You Are Thus Bound

To My Fellow Poets, Know That You Are Honor Bound


Wanted to write a good poem, this day in the Sun
before the dust falls away and I am forever undone
Just a few kind words that may help and entertain
pleasant painting that is scoring a very sweet refrain

Flowers in the field, red, yellow and exquisitely blue
colors splashed in life , the essence of all we do
Trees that inspire us to sweetly rest in the shade
colors they bring that wrapped nicely all God made

Wanted to write a poem, one that sang this out to All
gifting joy and appreciation before my last, final fall
To my fellow poets, know that you are thus duty bound
to gift to others this fine treasure you have found

This urge we all feel to write our hopes and dreams
Is truly God's desire, we send out love in word streams!

Robert J. Lindley, 02-05-2015

note:  Expression of my view of what is Poetry. 
Others will likely hold various other views and thats fine because as
Individuals/Poets we all have our freedoms to be unique and hold our own 
values and judgments.
I believe poetry is to inspire and to do no harm. 
In that , we are perhaps word doctors so to speak...
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Deschler Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 3:21 PM
I don't know where our poetry comes from exactly, but as long as people enjoy the words we write, that is all that really matters... I enjoyed this beautiful poem of yours, my friend. A very emotive piece, Robert!
Mcdaid Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 8:58 PM
with you one hundred per cent robert in this piece god inspires the beauty that surrounds his gift to us beautifully penned as always dear pal
Dietrich Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 6:18 PM
I agree with you that poetry is mainly meant to show beauty and to inspire, but I also find great poetry about war and other things not so inspiring. Have you ever read Dulce et decorum est? That is incredible imagery of the horror of war. Imagery is what I love most about poetry! But I hate vulgarity. VERY nicely done!
Fraser Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 3:56 PM
Robert, your poetry is an absolute delight to read, and I'm glad I have the privilege to do so on this fine site, James :) :)
Callus Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 2:40 PM
I like your views on poetry, Robert. Good thing cloning is not allowed, otherwise where would our diversity end! May our poetry serve to please and inspire! #7 All the best my friend. // paul
Kiser Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 2:28 PM
It is indeed, a beautiful view of poety. Thanks so much for writing it and sharing it with all of us.
Manassian Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 10:37 AM
:) What a lovely thought! Word doctors. I enjoyed this write, my dear! :) This one "sang out to us all" alright! Hugs
Allison Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 9:49 AM
Wonderful tribute Robert. I second the comments you have made at the end of the poem - if we all wrote in the same way it would be bland and boring - if someone doesn't like the way I write - simple don't read my work. Hugs Jan xx
Yant Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 9:30 AM
Great word. You have given my gift a title....WORD DOCTOR!! Thanks
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