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Virtue Is More Than Mansion and Great Wealth

Virtue Is More Than Mansion And Great Wealth If ones honor and word is not intact What the hell ever else truly remains Whenever ones word is considered fact There exists no deep doubts no wicked stains. Virtue is more than mansion and great wealth It is the light, the truth, the commandment So goes the truth, medicine for one health When rights are guaranteed by government Hold love and mercy to be way of life Family a treasure its meant to be Far, far more happiness instead of strife Our nation a shining beacon from seas to sea What does real freedom really, truly mean. Is it far more than a mirrorlike sheen. Robert J. Lindley, 6-13-2023 Sonnet

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/14/2023 1:55:00 PM

Deep thoughts. I-loathe the poets here under two names. They fool others into loving them, have overblown egos, zero integrity Sheen is all they are. Worse… heartless and destructive Like attractive snakes,they do all in their power to crush you with poetic poison. Be careful my friend …great poem! ,,,,, Panagiotaxx

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2023 5:38:00 PM

Way of the world now. Society has degenerated to that level it seems to me. One must simply fight back against that and never ever give up. My father taught me that and made me promise to do that. Iam still doing that at my age 60 years old. God bless....

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/14/2023 1:19:00 AM

Awesome, Robert:)

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2023 5:08:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Your description is so appreciated. We each want our poetry to be welcomed by other readers. A fav..God bless..

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/13/2023 6:28:00 PM

Robert, your definition/description of "virtue" is expressive and deeply meaningful and wise. Janice

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2023 5:06:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. One of the highest compliments is for others to describe oneself as being " a virtuous person".. A person that seeks light, seeks greater knowledge. God bless..

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/13/2023 11:08:00 AM

A wonderful/powerful write. Like your line, "It is the light, the truth, the commandment." Have a blessed day................

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2023 5:04:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. To learn is a positive thing, and if it leads to greater light upon life it is a great treasure. God bless.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/13/2023 8:05:00 AM

Words of wisdom everyone should read: Virtue is more than mansion and great wealth It is the light, the truth, the commandment... A FAVE from me for this deep insight into what matters in life. Splendid write, Robert.

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/14/2023 5:02:00 AM

Thank you, my good friend. Is not wisdom what we all should be seeking. As if we gain it we do live happier lives. God bless.