When Darkest of Blues Will Not Stop Pounding

When Darkest Of Blues Will Not Stop Pounding

Standing atop this high cliff, clouds floating on by
Watching last sunset, red-tint paint splashing blue sky
Now finding life, has stooped to beat me up again
Despite my deep courage, embraced through thick and thin
No honor felt in this lost state I am at
Broken wrangler with no horse, no damn cowboy hat
Just a dying soul, trying to live to hold on
Now that the beauty of life's colors have all gone 
Weeping into winds once found to be clear and fair
Missing that love, only mother and child can share
Glancing down, life and earth seems so damn far below
So many exits, yet I have nowhere to go 

Standing atop this high cliff, clouds floating on by
Watching last sunset, red-tint paint splashing blue sky

Robert J. Lindley, 2-17-2017

Note; One day gleaming sun does so shine. Next day it hides and laughs in wicked glee.
There is now a huge hole in me. I wish to drown, in the next storm in this dark, raging sea.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 3/11/2017 9:20:00 AM
Beautiful in it's sadness and feelings of hopelessness, glad you keep on enduring and don't take any of the exits hopeless feelings seem to offer as a relief. May God continue to comfort you Robert! Congrats on POTD!
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Date: 3/5/2017 7:11:00 AM
A beautiful sonnet that touches my heart, Robert:) please don't forget we're here to pray for you, this is a difficult time which will pass soon, be strengthened in the Lord:) congratulations on your POTD:) a 7:)
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Date: 3/2/2017 5:40:00 AM
Thanks my friends. I appreciate the support and kind comments. And the honor of having this poem chosen as POTD!!
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Date: 3/2/2017 2:33:00 AM
Well-written....Nice... congrats on being chosen..
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Date: 3/1/2017 9:44:00 PM
Interesting poem..... congrats on being chosen....
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Date: 3/1/2017 6:12:00 PM
Congratulations. Sad but nice to read.
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Date: 3/1/2017 6:03:00 PM
This is so touching, Robert. I feel your pain still fresh, and pray in time you will find healing and peace. I always enjoy reading your beautiful poems, and this one is another emotional expressive piece so deserving the potd. I love it :)
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Date: 3/1/2017 4:22:00 PM
The pain jumps off the page--That's where you put it--Hope it stays there !!!! ~~ Jeanie ~~
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Date: 3/1/2017 12:54:00 PM
- A beautiful and touching poem, Robert - a 7 - Congratulation on your p.o.t.d. ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/1/2017 11:09:00 AM
This is heart-wrenching, Robert. It makes me want to cry. Well written and emotionally expressive. Congrats on your POTD! Blessings, Kim
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Date: 3/1/2017 9:46:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful Robert,congrats on POTD!
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Date: 3/1/2017 9:44:00 AM
Congratulations Robert on POTD. There is a season for everything Robert. This too shall pass.
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Date: 3/1/2017 8:29:00 AM
Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
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Date: 3/1/2017 6:20:00 AM
Back to congratulate you on POTD honors...
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Date: 3/1/2017 4:41:00 AM
Robert, you are such an inspiration to me. In my darkest days you are. Don't give up.
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Date: 3/1/2017 4:34:00 AM
Agree with the previous talented voices before me - my writing has indeed kept me alive, in more ways that I can express. Please, keep up the great work - and congrats on POTD!
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Date: 3/1/2017 1:54:00 AM
Congratulations. I enjoyed reading this. Welcome on the soup. Kai
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Date: 3/1/2017 1:51:00 AM
I agree with Charlie. It is my life line as well. This is well written, Kai
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Date: 2/28/2017 11:35:00 AM
I believe your writing is your life line Robert, Keep It Up. We all need you to do that...
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Date: 2/27/2017 10:18:00 AM
God be with you Robert, this sonnet is powerful and very well expressed.
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