Within Shattered Heart, Remained a Fire Still Lit

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Robert J. Lindley, 7-15-2018
Sonnet, ( Death's Epic Pains That Remain)

Syllables Per Line: 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12 0 12 12
Total # Syllables: 168
Total # Words: 124

Within Shattered Heart, Remained A Fire Still Lit Beset by grievous sorrows, his past full of sins facing darkest evil truth, not mind's wishful spins, what else could a deeply broken man try to do when lamenting soul was tormented by loss of you? Life carried on, nights became his one true solace finding retreat, leaving behind this world's malice, with his memories of your smile and glowing face prayers cried out, that no other could your love replace. Within shattered heart, remained a fire still lit from its leaping flames, came echoes sent to transmit depths of soul's faith in someday again meeting you living life as one, as you both had planned to do. Always, reality's hope crashing, came to bear Epic loneliness, he is here, while you are there. Robert J. Lindley, 7-15-2018 Sonnet, ( Death's Epic Pains That Remain)

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Susan Ashley

Date: 7/15/2018 10:44:00 PM

Oh, such beautiful depths of sadness are expressed so elegantly with vivid and poignant emotional imagery, dear Robert. A soulful and striking sonnet lamenting lost love. I enjoyed this superb offering my talented friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/16/2018 5:29:00 PM

My dear friend, so elated that you enjoyed the depth of sorrow and pains of regret presented in this sonnet. Life gives both sorrow and joy, the measure of each being found in the soul's character and the heart's ability to truly love.