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Unbreakable Bound

Unbreakable Bound The heart it is breaking how I feel this- unbreakable bound The tiny room where Napoleon yielded his life and honor- Far behind the purple curtain as tourists gawk And pale tidings rub the gambit of hero's death As the field asked who, who won midnight's hour struck Time smiled and said no more, no more sun has died And you and I crouched so low ask ounce of shade. A pound of flesh with no remorse hangman's true delight The heart it is breaking how I feel this- unbreakable bound. Robert J. Lindley, April 22nd 1972 Note: One look and Heaven gave its answer. Walk in the light and ask no more.

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Lady Labyrinth

Date: 7/22/2023 3:20:00 PM

Back then, times were different. Back then, some writers and poets, at such a tender, inexperienced age, had the ability to feel things and align keenly with the despair of others from other noble and ignoble eras, more notable and maligned, than their peers. Not so, the youth now. This is how formidable poetry is borne.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/23/2023 6:57:00 AM

Thank you, my very good friend. So true as you say, times were very different back then. Times were more innocent for many. I was only 18 then and I had not yet faced the evil world and its many hardships. God bless.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/22/2023 8:12:00 AM

Dear Robert, strong emotions are portrayed through the vitality of your imagery. Stunning poetry from one so young! But I'm not surprised seeing as this flowed from your golden pen. A grand expressive piece my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/23/2023 6:55:00 AM

Thank you, my very good friend. I was young and emotional back then. Life seemed to have taken a nasty turn in a relationship. I was accused of cheating when I had not done so. Our relation could not survive that lie. God bless.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/22/2023 4:58:00 AM

You searched the depths of emotions, my friend. Walk in the light and ask no more---succinct, brilliant!

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/23/2023 6:52:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. I was a bit emotional during that time of the creation of this poem. Had at the time seemed to be serious relationship. God bless.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/22/2023 4:35:00 AM

Awesome poem my poetry soup friend Robert, it seems you not only are, but were from a young age destined to write great poems, which you still share with us today. Whilst reading some poems you wrote in your youth I need to say ,from my perspective, you. were always destined to write poetry and your legacy is to the world, you must make your poems known globally. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/23/2023 6:50:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. I was only 18 years old and still in senior high when I composed this one. Iwas composing a lot that year. Most of those poems were in the big batch that was stolen and burned 2 years later. God bless.

Bill Baker

Date: 7/21/2023 9:34:00 PM

Sobering poetry, my friend. Thanks for sharing the poems of your youth, Robert. They give us a glimpse into where the poet we are familiar with, grew and flourished. Have a joyful weekend! Bill

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/23/2023 6:47:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Yes, tis sobering and deep. Sometimes the blues come in with a vengeance and stomp ya unmercifully. God bless.