Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

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Robert J. Lindley,
Sonnet, ( The Healing Power Of Grief Survived )

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Death is darkest of painful tragedies
Its sting, births misery like no other
It is a black curse without remedies
Epic sorrows when it strikes one's mother...

To Those That Have Walked Dark Halls of Deepest Grief

To Those That Have Walked Dark Halls Of Deepest Grief

Truth of deep grief and its healing powers;
Are not in the anguish pains that invade,
With the blackest of black in midnight hours
Dancing dark corridors in Hell's parade.
It rests in the sweet blessings of gloom's end
That relief, when one sees beyond deep dark-
Finding that Hope brings Light, as a true friend
Slaying loss, once felt so savage and stark,
Grief cuts down long sad shadows if allowed
For mourning births seeds, of Life thus renewed
By tilling hopeful ground with new love plowed 
Thus finding gifts that kindness has accrued.
Such one may embrace, path to better Life: 
Where happiness ends pain and bitter strife.

Robert J. Lindley,
Sonnet, ( The Healing Power Of Grief Survived )

Note- 
Death is darkest of painful tragedies
Its sting, births misery like no other
It is a black curse without remedies
Epic sorrows when it strikes one's mother...

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Sara Kendrick December 3, 2018 at 5:56 PM Interesting work. Sara

Vladislav Raven November 14, 2018 at 9:23 AM Hi Robert, a sad write that also shows the glory of light. At the end of that dark tunnel, the brightest light of love can shine. Your words always shine with wisdom and grace my friend. I begin to remember my darkest day. Still, I did see the light so quickly. The suffering of lthis life was over, only peace and joy awaited. I love the content my friend. You stir the emotions with ease. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend always....Mike.

Besma Riabi Dziri November 9, 2018 at 9:02 AM Your pearls of wisdom worthy of rereads for their astounding beauty.. their glittering light.. their enlightening depth.. Absolutely, the deeper the grief is, the more immune the soul is the more empowered the soul is to get healed.. you have rendered your lofty message masterfully and impressively.. a FAV. Your poetry, your talent are above words Robert! My deepest regards.. Robert Lindley November 9, 2018 at 11:08 AM Thank you my dear friend. You kindness and words speak of a tender and knowing heart. One that understands the depths of pain that deep grief may bring.. Truly appreciate the fav my friend.

Joanna Daniel November 9, 2018 at 8:03 AM A very touching poem, Robert:) Robert Lindley November 9, 2018 at 11:05 AM Thank you my good friend. Very pleased that you have found it so..

Lawrence Sharp November 8, 2018 at 10:30 PM A very emotive and powerful poem which expresses the pain of loss, the most universal human experience. Excellent poetry, Robert, as always. Robert Lindley November 9, 2018 at 5:39 AM Thank you my dear friend. Always a great pleasure to hear from you . I had just sent you a soup mail asking if you'd like to post our first rhyming collaboration today. Always an honor and a true pleasure to compose with you my great friend. Awaiting your reply now my friend. God bless.

Susan Ashley November 8, 2018 at 9:21 PM Oh your stirring words ring with powerful truth, wisdom and compassion for there is Light at the end of the dark grief-stricken tunnel, if we choose to see its sweet blessings, and mourning helps us to be able to live life in the Light once more. A deep emotional poem, my dear friend. Your brilliant poem shines like a beautiful beacon of hope in grief's darkness. Superb poetry, Robert! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Robert Lindley November 9, 2018 at 5:35 AM Susan my dear friend. Always a joy and great pleasure to read your comments on my poetry. And find you here reading and commenting. This poem expresses great sadness but also the truth that such can be overcome and facing death is a harsh reality but one we all must deal with. So pleased that you found favor with this sad piece my friend.

Laura Leiser November 8, 2018 at 7:54 PM You captured the throes of grief so aptly in this well written poem, Robert. Though I have yet to lose my mother, I lost my father this year. Yet through my grief I find relief in the fact that he is in heaven with the Lord now. Thank you also for visiting my poetry today! God bless! :) Robert Lindley November 9, 2018 at 5:31 AM Thank you my dear friend. So sorry that you have suffered the lost of our father. You know the depths of the kind of grief the poem is about and how massively painful such is.. God bless...

Jennifer Proxenos November 8, 2018 at 9:38 AM Hi Robert, Only someone who has gone through a grief stricken period in their lives can understand and feel for another's grief. A sad but beautiful poem Robert, but as always an awesome write! Best wishes, Jennifer I lost my my baby when he was 5 days old. Robert Lindley November 9, 2018 at 5:26 AM Thank you dear friend , for commenting and sharing about your own great grief in loss. Such I know, as my first wife and I lost two babies at birth, many many decades ago. So sorry for your loss.....