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Weightless, Penniless, Timeless Without Score

Weightless, Penniless, Timeless Without Score

Death had spoken thus; I see you still deny,
Abides grim darkness in you, 'til bye the bye,
Weightless, penniless, timeless without score
Last gasp is endless, it echoes no more;
Fields of waving grain, stroke whispering winds
splashing murmurs of why human life ends
As if such sounds could retrieve human life,
And mortal coil could exist without strife,
Would need of this my black hand ever be
To release the horror resting in thee,
Death then took leave, promising to return
To gift me one last touch each man must earn!

I watched its dancing shadow far away flee.
Pondering what great evil rests within me.


Robert J. Lindley, 
March 19th, 2015
Sonnet, ( A Late Night Conversation ) ( Words composed after reading Poe )

Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018

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M. L. Kiser Date: 11/5/2018 9:02:00 AM Facing mortality is a real awakening; we aren't born dark although, we do live in a dark world. We must collectively pursue the good, looking for it each day. Poe's work is often frightening but, without the dark, what would there be for the light to conquer? Thank God there is light. Well penned. Login to Reply

Aqua Marine Date: 11/4/2018 11:34:00 AM " As if such sounds could retrieve human life And mortal coil could exist without strife...." Your dark poetry has wisdom woven throughout- and life's dark reality is in deed, a reality check....I enjoy your grim creativity here- inspiring! Warmest regards, Robert- you have the knack of bringing out the best in all of us! Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 11/3/2018 10:23:00 AM Wow Robert, Your understanding of the depth you can reach in either a dark or light verse is overwhelming. You are such an inspiration! Kindest regards, Jennifer. Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2018 3:45:00 PM Your forbidding verses held me captive in their grim imagery, my dear friend. Your dark beauty is powerfully and creatively penned, a deep and thought provoking piece, Robert. Excellent and inspiring poetry that shines with your talent. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2018 10:03:00 PM Indeed, 'Not writing, life would be a bore' and without a muse, living would be a chore - your beautiful poetic reply, my friend, thrills me to no end.. :)) You truly have the lyrical heart and soul of a poet, Robert.. Robert Lindley Date: 11/2/2018 9:34:00 PM Susan my dear friend, thank you- your words and your judgment on my poetry is music to this old poet's ears. When long dark shadows cross my bow* I set pen to dance in a flash* I drink it like milk from a cow* Do so asking no gold or cash* For sweet rhyming sets me adrift* This old heart cries stain pages more* Good verse inked so true uplifts* Not writing, life would be a bore*

Vladislav Raven Date: 11/2/2018 4:50:00 AM Hi Robert, a dark, yet excellent poem once more comes from your golden pen. Your creativity always shines through my friend. You entrance with dark words and such strong images. I bow to a master of the pen. A most dark fave my friend. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 11/2/2018 9:24:00 PM Thank you my very god friend. I write dark poetry because this world is oft dark. It strikes a balance in my poetry and creating such stirs my imagination. And thanks for the fav, I appreciate that greatly my friend.

Lawrence Sharp Date: 10/30/2018 11:34:00 PM Dark and captivating as ever, Robert, an excellent poem among your many excellent poems. Fave. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 11/1/2018 8:22:00 AM Thank you my dear friend. I tend to have-spells-- were I visit my dark poetry written long ago- and sometimes decide to write inspired by that. Your comments are always greatly appreciated..

Lin Lane Date: 10/30/2018 2:16:00 PM You've written a dour piece, Robert, but the language is appealing and leaves the reader pondering the same question. Well done. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 10/30/2018 4:50:00 PM Thank you my dear friend, for all your help and excellent advice given me. Your kindness as generous as is your fine poetic talent. If my verses cause the reader to stop and reflect on his/her life, then this creation sits well with me. The dark world-- is dark for a reason-- as in the evil that has been born in man.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/30/2018 9:21:00 AM A dark written sonnet Robert and I can see how you were inspired. So well written. Tom. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 10/30/2018 11:42:00 AM Thank you my friend, truth is, once long ago in my youth, I wrote dozens of dark poems inspired by my reading and studying the fantastic works of Poe. This just happens to be a fairly recent one composed.

Wren Rushing Date: 10/30/2018 6:58:00 AM A beautifully written sonnet. have a blessed day Robert. Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 10/30/2018 11:40:00 AM Thank you my friend. I am so pleased that you like this dark poem, inspired by my reading Poe.