Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

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
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Panagiota Romios June 14, 2023 at 1:55 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 June 14, 2023 at 5:38 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 June 14, 2023 at 1:19 AM Awesome, Robert:) Robert Lindley June 14, 2023 at 5:08 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 June 13, 2023 at 6:28 PM Robert, your definition/description of "virtue" is expressive and deeply meaningful and wise. Janice Robert Lindley June 14, 2023 at 5:06 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 June 13, 2023 at 11:08 AM A wonderful/powerful write. Like your line, "It is the light, the truth, the commandment." Have a blessed day................ Robert Lindley June 14, 2023 at 5:04 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 June 13, 2023 at 8:05 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 June 14, 2023 at 5:02 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.