Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Why, O' Why Cry Out

Why, O' Why Cry Out


Like a blind fool, my life is in such tatters
Why cry out? Would it help such sad matters?
Friends declare their sweet sorrow for me
Am I not still a healthy, spreading bold tree?

My roots run deep and in a most fertile soil
for love and life I heartily sweat and toil
What more of me? Does another think my chore
I too, hold my heart- out, wanting much more!

No longer do I pray to a vanished, broken God
father loved me but never , never spared the rod!
Solitude in old, deep forests I so dearly seek
wisdom into Heaven- just a wee, wee little peek.

Can life give me more to hold most blessedly dear?
Greater heart to love, greater courage not to fear!

R.J. Lindley
March 26th 1980

Note. Old sonnet from my private journals.

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Arthur Vaso August 16, 2015 at 10:43 PM Sometimes, I am at a loss for words, spectacular write my friend! A7 Robert Lindley August 16, 2015 at 10:53 PM I just posted mere moments ago another very old poem that I wrote when in a sad and miserable state, broken relationship and heartache by the damn ton..I thank God I lived thru such deep pain and misery to finally find and be blessed with my family-the treasure that I finally have now. I hope you read and tell me what you think of it .. Its another from my private journal.

David Meade August 16, 2015 at 10:31 PM Mighty is your heart and your poetry speaks volumes -- of love, of wisdom, of life! Thanks for sharing a small time capsule of a journey you started a long time ago. 7 Robert Lindley August 16, 2015 at 10:55 PM Thank you David.. I am now willing to finally bring some of my private writes in my personal journal to the light of day. I hope this sharing may help others.

Bill Lindsay August 16, 2015 at 12:12 PM Carpe diem, my friend, carpe diem ... Robert Lindley August 16, 2015 at 10:55 PM Thanks my friend. I try, I live for my family and hope to present words to inspire others ...