True To Heart, An Old Poet's Solemn Vow
True To Heart, An Old Poet's Solemn Vow
If I should but write somber thoughts in old age
Why not? Not much depth writing in newest rage.
If my many poetry books teach to see
they in sweet truth set my old, yearning heart free!
Twas' clear winter, cold stars upon my head shone
I felt chilling fists of cold, right down the bone.
Lead weights attached so firmly to rigid feet
Tasty word soups in puddles, no spoon to eat!
Halt! Cried the ever vigilant guard above
you must not stray off path, for we govern love.
In poetic words screamed, "hell no, not from me"
I walk well lit path, knowing I am free!
Then bold shot fired, burst old poet's aching heart
Stand on true principle, life one may depart!
Robert J. Lindley, 1-17-2017
Sonnet form- Lin 11/11
Syllables Per Line: 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11 11 11 0 11 11
Total # Syllables: 154
Total # Words: 125
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
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