Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

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Robert J. Lindley, 12-03-2018
Rhyme, (Inspired verse) (Poetry is Life and Treasure too)

Note- I dedicate this poem to my very good friend Susan Ashley and her wondrously 
inspiring new poem that inspired me to write this today. 
Her new poem titled, The Red Leaf- set me to thinking of its beautiful poetry 
and life. And how much poetry means to so many dedicated and in love with poetry poets!
I sat down and this flowed right on out, early this morn.

Note: Use in my poem of "white-cropped" = "white" for good, "cropped" for "appearing unexpectedly".
Thus translated-  beyond poetic seas of = unexpectedly good waves and foaming foam.

Definition of “crop up” - English Dictionary
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English
“crop up” in American English
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crop up
-pp-
— phrasal verb with crop US ?  /kr?p/ verb [ T ] -pp-
?to happen or appear unexpectedly:

What Holds More Resplendent Gifts of the Great and Vast Beyond

What Holds More Resplendent Gifts Of The Great And Vast Beyond

Seas of poetry orations, I once took my swims
being strong in spirit, stouter in heart and lithe of limbs
What dread had I of illness or passage of Father Time
when great beauty of verse sang so deep, dancing in its rhyme
Waves of its amber grains, its sandy beach, its great pleasures
stirred heart, pleading soul in immeasurable measures!

If tired, I cast myself upon lands flowing true and fair
seeing magnificence in Earth, Life, Nature- everywhere
Before dawn, before slumber flees this soul's poetry dreams
of paradise shores, poetic thoughts, soft cast golden beams
Winds of change and sublime words to describe and thus to match
castles of hope, beauty's grace and golden eggs- set to hatch!

Fearing not of, high flying fancies and heavenly flights
of lost romantic desires, cast adrift on stormy nights
Or that of abandoned ships left behind in gleaming seas
for poetry gifts its love and blessings of granted pleas
Bountiful harvests of word-seeds so pleasurably sown
are but summer days sending cool winds so gratefully blown!

What holds more resplendent gifts of the great and vast beyond
than poetry, its powers, which poets are so very fond
How its paintings, colors memories one sweetly recalls
of life, living and flames of hot-romance youth often falls
Beyond poetic seas of white-cropped waves and foaming foam
may this old poet's soul, in death, forever gaily roam!

Robert J. Lindley, 12-03-2018
Rhyme, (Inspired verse) (Poetry is Life and Treasure too)

Note- I dedicate this poem to my very good friend Susan Ashley and her wondrously inspiring new poem that inspired me to write this today. 
Her new poem titled, The Red Leaf- set me to thinking of its beautiful poetry 
and life. And how much poetry means to so many dedicated and in love with poetry poets!
I sat down and this flowed right on out, early this morn.


Note: Use in my poem of "white-cropped" = "white" for good, "cropped" for "appearing unexpectedly".
Thus translated-  beyond poetic seas of = unexpectedly good waves and foaming foam.

Definition of “crop up” - English Dictionary
American
English
“crop up” in American English
 See all translations
crop up
-pp-
— phrasal verb with crop US ?  /kr?p/ verb [ T ] -pp-
?to happen or appear unexpectedly:

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Darlene De Beaulieu January 8, 2019 at 8:25 PM Hello Robert, yes we poets do paint pictures with our words. We see a vision when we read other poets poetry. That is how i see it. have a nice evening my friend. Robert Lindley January 10, 2019 at 5:37 AM Thank you my dear friend. I value greatly your comments because you paint with the sight and the magnificent heart of a true poet!

Carole Duet December 18, 2018 at 7:28 PM What a wonderful poem from your wonderful heart, Robert. It's so exceptional and will ALWAYS be a FAV for me and I will always remember these words: "Bountiful harvests of word-seeds so pleasurably sown". No wonder you received POTD for this one! Congratulations my dear friend. Robert Lindley December 19, 2018 at 3:46 PM Thank you my dear friend. Truth is that poetry is a blessing to those that feel it deeply and write it from hearts that seek to give to others..

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 7, 2018 at 1:11 PM Positively splendid penning dear poet! Congratulations on POTD honours, xomo Robert Lindley December 7, 2018 at 5:00 PM Maureen my dear friend, thank you for your very kind and sincere congratulations. God bless, you and yours..

Paul Callus December 7, 2018 at 11:03 AM Hi Robert...I am always in awe at your sincere willingness to encourage and praise others. I hope that readers will also respect and admire your work for what it's worth. This heartfelt poem has been a real delight to read, my friend. Congratulations on being honoured with p.o.t.d. award. Regards // paul Robert Lindley December 7, 2018 at 4:58 PM Thank you my dear friend. Your kind words and support are greatly appreciated. I so treasure our collaborating in the past. God bless you and yours.

Connie Marcum Wong December 7, 2018 at 12:26 AM Oh Robert, this is stunningly beautiful! It captured my soul essence and had me soaring above the sea. Congratulations on your very deserving POTD! This is going straight into my faves! : ) Robert Lindley December 7, 2018 at 7:18 AM My dear friend, I so appreciate your sincere friendship, great support , insightful replies and hearty congratulations.. Thank you again for all and especially so for adding this one to your fav list! God bless....

Brandy Nicole December 5, 2018 at 10:24 PM These words take my heart to the sky. There is something magical about this. I completely understand how poetry can linger in this way, to make you feel alive. Poetry is art in Motion!!! Always. I felt Susan's poem "The Red Leaf" so deeply. I can see how her thoughts has inspired you. I love everything about this. Congratulations Robert, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Robert Lindley December 6, 2018 at 9:49 AM Thank you my dear friend. Poetry is indeed, Art in motion. It is life, love, living, appreciating, hoping, giving, thinking, wishing, imagining, communicating, heartfelt expressing , empathy, etc, etc, etc.

Eve Roper December 5, 2018 at 4:59 PM Robert, fantastic way to stir a reader's imagination an emotions .Congratulations on POTD! Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:18 PM Thank you my dear friend. I am very pleased that you found this poem to be worthy. Your congratulations are truly appreciated my friend. God bless....

Gary Bateman December 5, 2018 at 2:41 PM Hello Robert, Congratulations on the POTD honor!! Well-Deserved here for sure. A wondrous rhyme in every respect, and the last stanza is extraordinarily passionate and powerful. A FAVE!! Cheers and Best, Gary Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:17 PM Gary, my great friend. Your words are music to this old poet's ears.Thank you so much for your congratulations, your kindness, and your adding this poem to your fav list.

Susan Ashley December 5, 2018 at 1:13 PM Robert, my dear friend, I happily return with congratulations for your wonderful and well deserved POTD honors bestowed upon your masterwork of sublime poetry, an honor of recognition truly and richly deserved. You continue to amaze me with your wealth of awe-inspiring talent and generously shining spirit. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:15 PM Susan my great friend, tis I that must thank you for your friendship. support , great advice and writing with me on many occasions. For inspiration that you give and the great pleasure of reading your poetry and writing with you.

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 5, 2018 at 11:58 AM A gorgeous poem written in your uniquely inimitable style, Robert. Kudos on POTD. May your golden ink continue to flow, and your talented pen write on into the ruby sunset. Love and peace always. Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:12 PM Than you Freddie. I truly appreciate your kind words and your always positive support given to me my great friend.

Sunlite Wanter December 5, 2018 at 9:46 AM Filled with the nostalgia of a true poet who dwells on beauty! Congratulations! Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:11 PM Thank you my dear friend. You are very kind and a true friend that shows your great poetry spirit in your fine poetry and your wonderful comments given to inspire other poets!

Charlie Smith December 5, 2018 at 7:00 AM How very fitting this wonderful work be dedicated and be rewarded with such honors, congratulations my friend.... Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:09 PM Thank you much Charlie. I am indeed blessed many fold with this honor and so many great and dear friends here.

Charles Messina December 5, 2018 at 6:43 AM An absolutely beautiful tribute, to an absolutely beautiful woman and friend. A wonderful write, Robert. Your poetry is so heartfelt and loving and you are a master my dear friend. Congratulations on POTD. Happy Holidays to you and your family. ~Charlie Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:08 PM My dear friend, thank you so much for your very kind words and your support. Are we not blessed greatly having Susan as a dear friend. Her kindness, generosity and poetic talents are exceptional and positive attributes that I so deeply admire.

Arturo Michael December 5, 2018 at 6:36 AM Congratulations you were inspired by a beautiful woman , a living poetess, her friendship I do treasure... and to a wonderful write too... flowing like a river... a true poet to heart...Stay up my friend...there's a lot to accomplish still...

Lawrence Sharp December 5, 2018 at 6:16 AM Back with congratulations on POTD, very well earned, my friend. Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:01 PM Lawrence my dear friend, thank you again for all you do for me and your wonderful friendship and magnificent verses. Our collaborations are indeed a true and wonderful treasure to this old and too oft tired poet.

Besma Riabi Dziri December 5, 2018 at 6:08 AM Congratulations on your POTD Robert! A well earned honour and recognition.. always a great pleasure and honour to read your gems. My deepest regards. Stay blessed always. Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:59 PM My great friend , thank you again for your thoughtful replies and blessed friendship.

Besma Riabi Dziri December 5, 2018 at 6:07 AM In the "seas of poetry" you are surfing the highest and mightiest of waves! With your "great beauty of verse" you captivate, fascinate and touch in a wondrous way your readers souls! I am happy for you dear Robert, that "winds of change" have let you shower on your readers "sublime words" and a great joy! You own and master the gifts and powers of poetry! Your heart and soul not only are dipped in its magic but they do live there! In the realm of Beauty you thrive! The finest of gems and a FAV. Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:58 PM Thank you my dear friend. Always your amazing replies reveal you to be a wise, kind and keen judgment of poetry, its depths, spirit and importance to mankind. Special thanks for the fav my wonderful friend!

Kim Rodrigues December 5, 2018 at 5:50 AM That image of golden eggs set to hatch...so beautiful! Lovely tribute to Susan! Congrats on POTD! Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:56 PM Thank you my dear friend. I had no idea that the words would hatch so soon. I truly wish that I had more time to read more poems here and thus be inspired more often to compose as I did when writing this one.

Jan Allison December 5, 2018 at 5:05 AM I am delighted Susan's wonderful poem inspired you to pick up your pen and write this gem, many congrats on POTD and its wonderful to see your poetry notes - keep them on every poem my friend:-) hugs Jan xx Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:54 PM Thank you my dear friend. Yes, the notes will stay with my poem. I believe communication is key in poetry. The true gift was the poem Susan had written as it inspired the words that flowed from my heart.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2018 at 5:04 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Robert - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:52 PM Thank you my dear friend. I was totally surprised that this was so honored and awarded.

Winged Warrior December 5, 2018 at 4:56 AM A masterpiece that has been created by you my dear friend...with true grit, a pure heart...and that bleeds poetry...dedicated to another bleeder of poetry, Susan Ashley...good on you mate and congrats!!! on POTD!! Robert...love & light...^WW^ Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:51 PM Thank you my dear friend. Such kindness and supportive words are truly appreciated. A blessing for me to find and read my dear friends poem that morn. As it caused me to decide to compose on a day that otherwise I'd not inked a word.

Gregory Richard Barden December 5, 2018 at 4:35 AM Congratulations on Poem of the Day, Robert, and well-deserved! Susan will love this as I did, I know that ... keep writing, My Poet Brother! ~ The Bard Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:49 PM That you my great friend. Your words are so very appreciated. I am just glad this dedication has seen such great favor with so many great poets that have read and commented.

Tom Cunningham December 5, 2018 at 1:50 AM So glad that your verse and NOTES have been awarded POTD honours. Congratulations Robert. Also a beautiful dedication to Susan. Tom. Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:47 PM Thank you my dear friend. I wrote and then dedicated this one to Susan because it was her exquisite verses that gave rise to my muse and stirred this old poet's heart.

Susan Ashley December 4, 2018 at 6:34 PM My dear friend, it is indeed the highest honor for my humble poem to be bestowed, in dedication, with your beautifully breathtaking masterpiece. You have penned a gorgeous and exuberant piece that is so expressive and bursting with imagery, vitality, musings and inspiration, just like you, Robert. Your appreciation for poetry and artistry shines with magnificence in this sparkling piece. I'm thrilled that my humble write inspired such wondrous poetry, a creation from the elegant stroke of your talented pen and the superb artistry of your poetic soul. Thank you, Robert, for the most treasured of gifts, a poem from your heart, an instant fav, and your cherished friendship. I am truly and deeply touched by your generous kindness and inspiring spirit. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:45 PM It is I that must thank you my dear friend. I had endured a bad night and was still a bit ill that morn and your wonderfully creative poem brightened my day enough that I could see to write and be optimistic. I am truly astonished that my poem turned out so well as it was written so fast, as the words just seemed to pour out of me. As always my friend, your poetry inspires me and your great friendship is indeed a wonderful treasure and very much appreciated blessing.

Lawrence Sharp December 4, 2018 at 9:25 AM Very well crafted, Robert, as always, and a very fitting dedication to a great fellow scribe. I imagine Susan will love this. Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 9:21 PM Susan, I am delighted that you love this poem and dedication. The honor is mine my friend, as your poem gave rise to and inspired each and every word of mine. Robert Lindley December 5, 2018 at 8:38 PM Thank you my dear friend. It was an honor for me to dedicate this poem to my dear friend Susan , since it was her beautifully crafted poem that inspired me to stop and compose what this old poet's soul felt! Susan Ashley December 4, 2018 at 6:42 PM Indeed! I love this, Lawrence :))