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When Searching Depths of Mind Questions Its Own Sanity

When Searching Depths Of Mind Questions Its Own Sanity Go to the green, green blades of grass Speak and watch the sunbeams obey There in the mountain top, a frigid pass What beast did brave boy David slay. In rainbow-cast deserts wind swift blows Its flying roses into an old silver jar O'but nobody that tragic tale knows Why the hell we are where we are. What on earth do we darest to desire Golden halls and living to ripe old age To not gasp when others admire Some vanishing letters on a torn page. When spirit fights to soothes the aching soul. Just who fired the shot from grassy knoll. Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet April 27th 1974

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Hiya Sharma

Date: 8/22/2023 2:31:00 AM

This piece sounds so mellifluous because of its rhythmic flow, whilst taking one's soul deep to the dimensions of self reflection and introspection.. Almost a kind of soul-searching.. Which makes me dive into thoughts.. Such an impeccably woven piece.. An absolute fav from you! "Speak and watch the sunbeams obey", "rainbow-cast deserts" Just wow.. So moving in the end..

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/22/2023 4:17:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Iwas only 20 years old when I composed this one. And Iwas indeed doing quite a lot of soul searching. I was out entirely on my own and making my way in this hard and dark world. During that time that year life was very hard but my friend, I survived. God bless.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/21/2023 2:56:00 PM

This automatically became a fave, right away! “Some vanishing letters on a golden page.”…I loved that line, and perfect close to this poem that moved me so! Panagiota

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/21/2023 3:38:00 PM

Thank you, my good friend. I was just 20 years and one month oldwhen I composed this one. That is all I know about it. Can not remember any more and I did not record a note with it. God bless....

Ink Empress

Date: 8/20/2023 7:59:00 AM

Your rhymes are so creative and your way with writing has a very deep and intriguing flow, that would get any reader to ponder and be moved by. I love so many lines in this especially the way you’ve written “ vanishing letters on a torn page” thats a brilliant line. Very inspiring

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/20/2023 8:23:00 AM

Well thank you my good friend. I try my best to give to others and hope they get something out of my poems! I sincerely hope they may receive some help in reading my words if need be. God bless you.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/19/2023 2:05:00 PM

The eloquence and rhythm displayed in your choice of words and the overall composition of this poem are truly captivating. Your talent for crafting such beautiful words is just inspiring dear Robert.

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/19/2023 3:22:00 PM

Thank you, my good friend. My sworn oath at age 19 was to write my poetry to deliver a message to its readers. 50 years now I have done just that. And hopefully every reader can get something out of each poem read. God bless you.