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With Eternal Sent Bliss Two Hearts Reborn - a Collaboration With Susan Ashley

With Eternal Sent Bliss Two Hearts Reborn - a collaboration with Susan Ashley Under the midnight moon, romance waited its true heart and beauty, with love baited for dawning gleam across powdered snow and she her handsome soldier to soon show for his appearance was far overdue she could hear his parting words," I love you" watching the cold street and new snow falling thought of his not coming appalling heart and soul with dear memories aching sounding here and there, icicles breaking reminding her of coldness of alone the terrible long years he had been gone! within Life's hardship, true love truly sworn. with Eternal sent bliss, two hearts reborn. God, she prayed as he was overseas save my prince - award these my heartfelt pleas his last letter told me he was very near in it sweet tones, I felt his lonesome tears I ask his safety be my reward you know Lord, my life has been very hard this house and farm has seen much better days I need my lover, his soft loving ways I need kisses in midnight escapades Romeo and Juliet roles played I place deep faith in my only request that my dear Samuel be our home's next guest! within Life's hardship, true love truly sworn. with Eternal sent bliss, two hearts reborn. peering through deep darkness, there twin lights shown my how love's anticipation had grown heart a'thumping she went to cold front porch night a'glowing with her true lover's torch she touching her wide golden wedding band in the distance across snow splashed land came a lone car racing towards its goal it was her man, she knew it in her soul as she looked up thanking moon above feeling power of their forever love Oh Lord, she prayed, please, please let it be there a'flying, my true lover to me! within Life's hardship, true love truly sworn. with Eternal sent bliss, two hearts reborn. the scene plays out in black and white a grainy film’s nostalgic mood in moonlight her flaxen hair the dawn in lantern’s glare bound in a bun as uptight as her war-wife stare she steels her spine and hand-cuffs the rail will her beloved Sam be hearty or frail? he alights with a limp but his gait elegant Heaven-sent to banish nights oh so desolate Army left behind in curvy Forties coupe one of a tired but triumphant troop a king welcomed home by his homecoming queen she toasts the finale of a fervid dream as sparkle-spills from her lifted true blues heart’s champagne soothes an embattled bruise – sorrows of Europe untold the story - waits as their red rose reblooms with unfolding glory within Life's hardship, true love truly sworn. with Eternal sent bliss, two hearts reborn. Robert J. Lindley and Susan Ashley (a collaboration) December 4, 2021 Poet's note: Susan my dear friend, as always it has been by great honor to again join pens with you. Letting our pens in unison seek to elevate our poetry to gift to the readers a composition that interests, hopeful delights and stirs their hearts, minds and souls. With your magnificent addition, this poem was set on a winning path and 'tis always my sweet honor to to say, I am truly humbled by your finely honed poetic talents. This poem cries out, that Love triumphs is a treasure gifted unto mankind... God bless…

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Bill Baker

Date: 12/11/2021 2:06:00 PM

Wow! What a lovely collaboration. Beautiful rhyming and imagery. The story flowed smoothly and was a enjoyable read. Thanks for joining together to give us this lovely poem. First visit to your site Robert, but read Susan already. Have a great day! Congrats belatedly on POTD. Bill

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/13/2021 6:41:00 AM

Thank you my friend. We are glad you found this collaboration to be an enjoyable discovery. Susan and I did our best to present a poem worthy of the immense sacrifice that so many made in order for this nation and the world at large to defeat the great threat back then. God bless...

Rob Carmack

Date: 12/11/2021 11:46:00 AM

Congrats my friend. Impressive collaboration and I am glad to read it got POTD.

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 1:42:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Susan and I are both honored that it was chosen. And that it resonated so well with so many readers, so many other poets. A blessing to see that the poem and its message was seen, accepted and noted as being worthy.. God bless..

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/8/2021 12:12:00 PM

Such a lovely story, brilliantly told. I love romantic, heartfelt poetry. For some reason, reading this fine work, I was reminded of "The Highwayman," a favorite of mine, that has inspired my sensitivities often. Great collaboration. Thank you for sharing! And a happy ending!! Joe.

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 4:20:00 AM

Thank you my friend. "The Highwayman," is a favorite of mine as well! This creation combined the romantism with the dutiful sacrifice so many endured while -their men- were away during WW2. And the joy of the happy reunions of those returning home safe and sound. Omitted was the sad and tragic reality of war and its hideous destruction. As we both wanted this creation to highlight the romanticism and dutifyul dacrifice so many stay at home wves and lovers endured while waiting for the conclusion of that massively destructive conflict. History is not to be ignored. Our younger generations should be taught about WW2, imho. As our schools now give it not very much in-depth coverage in their teachings, imho. God bless..

Silpika Kalita

Date: 12/6/2021 12:14:00 PM

A bliss to read, thanks for the splendid share... Silpika

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 4:12:00 AM

Susan and I both thank you my friend. A true pleasure to read and know that you have so enjoyed reading our newest creation. God bless...

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/6/2021 9:36:00 AM

My dear friend, I return with delight and with my heartiest congratulations for our expressive collaboration being recognized with POTD honors. That we share this wonderful honor is indeed a gift, given and received, born out of the magic of inspiration and the beauty of poetic fellowship that we are so fortunate to share. Thank you, Robert, for the generous bounty of your artistry, as it continues to be a blessing to myself and many here at PS that truly and deeply appreciate and enjoy your creative poet's soul. Warmest wishes, Robert, and revel in the accolades you so richly deserve.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 4:10:00 AM

My dear friend, sorry that I could only now get back to this our new collaboration. Having myself, been il these last 6 days. A very nice surprise and honor for our having recieved such recognition for this new collaboration. Everytime we join to compose and present a new creation is a deep and true blessing to me. Always you awe me with the depths, majestic beauty and power of the verses that you gift our new creation! POTD being awarded is in itself a fine blessing and one so greatly appreciated. God bless.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 12/6/2021 9:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD....your collaborated poem so vividly defines faith, hope and the triumph of immovable love. Blessings, Paulette

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 4:05:00 AM

Thank you my friend. We are indeed both very honred to have received the honor of receiving POTD for this -our- newest collaboration. Such an apt description- So true- this poem does indeed, - ""vividly defines faith, hope and the triumph of immovable love."" God bless..

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/6/2021 7:02:00 AM

Congratulations to you both on this POTD win. A "Wonderful" collaboration. Have a blessed day/week......................

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 4:02:00 AM

Thnk you my friend. My dear friend and marvelously gifted writing partner deserves the lion's share of the credit for this new collaboration, imho. As she took it to a much higher level. God bless.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/6/2021 3:27:00 AM

hi Robert, Congratulations on this splendid collaboration between you and Susan Ashley - POTD, an honor truly deserved. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 4:00:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Yes, it is an honor for --our- poem to recieve that recognition. As we both put heart and soul into this new creation. As always Susan sent this into a much higher level and my admiration for her magnificent talents is truly immense. I learn every time we do a collaboration. God bless..

David Mchattie

Date: 12/5/2021 6:11:00 PM

A fine romantic romp indeed my friends. Its wonderful the way you have their love unfold as the poem progresses. A true delight. Have a great day.

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 3:56:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Yes, love and sacrifice is main theme of this poem created by Susan and I. And that many today should look back, and see the necessity of that when facing some of today's travails. Use that as a way to judge how to respond. Sort of a guide post. And see that love -true love has unbelievable powers to see one through anything life may throw at one. God bless.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 12/5/2021 2:54:00 PM

Love is the root of all that amaze.. Insight is the revelation of our worlds' journeys.. Human souls when empowered by Love, they transcend their limitations as human beings and grow able to attain the inconceivable.. Love renders human souls the angels of the Earth with super powers that humanise more the human nature.. Robert and Susan, YOU have translated the Love and Light inside YOU into a so eloquent and impressive poetry! YOU impart golden values into words of gold to an avid reader who won't be lost into translation.. YOU both walk a path of inspiring and enlightening Poetry that elevates the mind and brings bliss into the heart.. A collaboration of great worth by poets of grandeur and beauty! Thank YOU so much for offering such a Gem! My warmest wishes and deepest regards and blessings.

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 3:51:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I think that Susan and I get in sync with these collaborations we have done. Because she has such a deep insight into poetry and its purpose/meaning, not just to herself but to others as well! This poem expresses the tragedy od war and at the same time the greatness of the war wives at home that sacrificed so very much. In this case the subject was WW2, the returning soldier and that soldier's loving, dutiful, and faithful wife having endured so very much.Yet never faltering. As was the reality that millions lived through. God bless...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/5/2021 2:44:00 PM

Wow, an amazing collaboration, I shall have to fave this one and Susan's post as well. You two were on fire with this write!!

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 3:45:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. I have been ill these last 6 days and not able to respond to the comments. Truth is my friend and wonderful writing partner gave the elation that my humble start needed. I am blessed to have such a friend and writing partner.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/5/2021 2:41:00 PM

Robert , I thank you so much for commenting to several of my poems today. That was so nice of you and much appreciated. I hope all is going better for you this month. I know times are bad. Hope with all my heart you are ok.

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/11/2021 3:46:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. God bless..

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/5/2021 2:10:00 PM

A beautiful collaboration poem between two fantastic poets, a truly wonderful, delightful read Robert and Susan… Belle

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/5/2021 2:20:00 PM

Thank you my friend. I am blessed indeed to have such a dear friend and excellent writing partner as is Susan. Due to both of are recent schedules this poem took longer but it was well worth it. To remind the world of the sacrifices of those on the homefront while their beloved are away defending the nation. This one was composed on my part about a friend I had long ago and his time fighting during ww2. How grateful he was to God for surviving and being reunited with his beloved wife. And most definitely she was also for God having spared her beloved husband. Susan certainly hit all the high marks, as she always does. God bless..

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/4/2021 11:01:00 PM

Wow, a poetic gem to blow one away, with intrigue and wonder. Brilliant collab. Harry

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/5/2021 9:45:00 AM

Thank you my friend. This poem was set to remind us what sacrifices not only our men and women that are engaged in defending us but also the great sacrifice of those that stay at home waiting for the return of their loved ones. This one was based upon the experiences of the women/wives and families during WW2. And in this case, the long awaited but very happy reunion that finally occured between husband and beloved wife. God bless...

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/4/2021 7:07:00 PM

My dear friend, I'm filled with gratitude to share in poetic collaboration and friendship with you. It was an absolute pleasure for me to spill ink with you once more. You never fail to inspire my heart’s imagination with the pulse of your rich, romantic artistry. It's an honor to create poetry with you, Robert, and it's with a great sense of appreciation and satisfaction that I extend my heartfelt thanks for asking me to be a part of this expressive exploration of love’s longings and rewards. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley
Date: 12/5/2021 9:41:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend. Always a pleasure composing with you and engaging in poetic fellowship with such a wondrously talented and very dear friend. I am always so pleasantly amazed that your addition so propels the creation to a much richer and much higher level. God bless..