Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Wade the Shallows

Wade the Shallows


Wade the shallows, swim not the deep,
loss of time makes the old man weep.
Imagine castles, thundered in glory prime
fleeing shadows racing about in time!

Comfort of the known sees the dream,
whistles the kettle in heated steam.
A vow, a promising oath made in sin
darkened shadows await in the heart of men!

Cleave to the willows along the bank,
sand on the beach, rocks to thank
Look back at a wild path solemnly made
rejoice in the hand so well played!

Walk a path that gives solace and high spirit.
Ring that bell, do not worry if failing to hear it!

Robert J. Lindley, 07-20-2014

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 21, 2014 at 5:32 AM Lovely sonnet Robert,,last two lines ,, walking a path that gives solace n high spirit,,n trying n trying even no success visible,, is yet another beautiful lesson my dear friend //upma// Robert Lindley July 21, 2014 at 8:18 AM Thank you my good friend. As usual you zero in on the main point . In this write unlike most I combined three very strong messages that guided me along my path and wrote about a path I wished to have taken but only found it at the last fork in the road!

Arthur Vaso July 20, 2014 at 11:05 PM Beautiful poem, loved it. Robert Lindley July 21, 2014 at 8:04 AM Thanks Arthur. "I took a mind walk down to a stream. The wind blew in a mystical dream. Clouds raced in to steal the scene. Dastardly act , attempting to steal Serene."

Verlena S. Walker July 20, 2014 at 9:59 PM Robert, deep is spirit who walks in darkness... Well done and beautifully written... Mystic and dark... Hugs Verlena Robert Lindley July 21, 2014 at 8:00 AM Thank you much Verlena.