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Constance's Tribute to a PS Poet, passed or missing. ~ July 2, 2026
Tribute to Robert Lindley
"I that dares the purple sunlight to ease my soul
splinter and enter this old, discontented heart
all the mistakes, little sins that takes heavy toll
worrisome the most was the quite unsteady start"
by Robert Lindley
In 1973, Robert Lindley wrote 'A Whisper Floating on Evening Winds'
This verse among many, stood out to me as a way of describing the
humble nature of the friend, poet, and gentleman that he is.
"I am a mere shadow of Nature's awe
Merest ghost of flesh, of all that I saw
A whisper floating on evening winds
A dreamer, with hope of what life portends"
Robert's level of humility is beyond reproach
and in writing this I hope I do not encroach
upon his privacy in any manner or form...
Robert, you are missed and I mean no harm.
I miss your brilliant poetry with long titles,
your many blogs that you thought were vital
your gracious invitations to collaborate with you,
and your attitude in life that gets you through.
I write these words to Robert and to poets,
hoping he will read this and know it's
been too long since we've read his poetic lines
a feast for poets, upon which many of us dine.
Ill health has kept you away from us far too long
and I pray, dear Robert that nothing more is wrong
that keeps you away from holding pen in hand.
Your absence is felt like a beach without its sand.
Long time sensitive poet, Robert filled many PS pages
sharing with us what he loved or sent him into rages.
Writings from his younger years to which he held fast...
tell us of the man worthy of being among the PS cast.
Please know that you're quite often in my thoughts
and I'm sure your poetry lives in many other hearts.
I wish that one day soon, I will be happily surprised
to be reading a new Robert Lindley with my own eyes.
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