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Up Early Picking Peaches From His Tree

Up Early Picking Peaches From His Tree

Eyes golden zenith holds mysteries galore
like a blue streak feeds itself doubly blind
in its wakings an old barn without doors
the farm animals simply do not mind.
Nobody saw, for sure nobody cares
The farmer milks the cows so thirsty is he
Digging for gold he does not ever dare
Up early picking peaches from his tree
Wife a lovely maiden, her love she shares
Farm is not much, twenty acres and a mule
Envy no, he thinks they do not compare
Beside he has a pretty daughter so like a jewel

Nothing like rich man's iron gate horse farm
Farmer lives simply does nobody harm.

Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet
Aug 11th, 1971

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Susan Ashley Date: 7/16/2023 9:35:00 AM Dear Robert, you capture a serene scene of simple life with poetic elegance and eloquence. Contentment is priceless, as is your golden pen. The gift of gratitude is beautifully cherished and richly expressed. Just beautiful in spirit and verse! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/16/2023 11:46:00 AM Thank you, my dear friend. That was composed in 1971. I was only 17 years old and I had not yet gotten truly serious about writing poetry at that young age. Took me until about almost 19 to start being serious about it. God bless,..

Lady Labyrinth Date: 7/7/2023 1:41:00 PM This is dripping with beauty Lindley. My favourite so far. "The greatest wealth is to live content with little". Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/9/2023 9:21:00 AM Thank you, my dear friend. So true, the greatest wealth is to live happily while not fabulously wealthy. Very few ever know that. High moral character is worth more that tons of gold. God bless.

Sotto Poet Date: 7/5/2023 12:28:00 PM At the tender age of seventeen, you penned this masterpiece, accompanied by your astute instructor's prophecy of your forthcoming literary eminence. Truly, this anecdote is a wellspring of inspiration. Within your poetic verses, resplendent with vivid imagery and captivating themes, lies a profound wisdom that resonates. As a reader, I find immense pleasure in the poem's profound essence and the profound message it imparts. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/9/2023 9:19:00 AM Thank you, my dear friend. I was in high gear trying to develope my poetic style so to speak. God bless.

Bill Baker Date: 7/4/2023 5:18:00 PM There's wisdom in them thar words, my friend. I enjoy the poem and the message within, Robert. Write On! Bill Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 7/5/2023 8:04:00 AM Thank you, my good friend. Iwas just 17 years old when I wrote this one. My teacher predicted that I would become a famous writer! I am a writer but not famous...