Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

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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

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 July 15, 2018 at 10:44 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 July 16, 2018 at 5:29 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.

Becca Teagan July 15, 2018 at 6:09 PM Bittersweet reality, a lovely sonnet Robert. Robert Lindley July 16, 2018 at 5:25 PM Thank you my very good friend. Very pleased you enjoyed this one..

Arturo Michael July 15, 2018 at 12:31 PM Full of expression...although emptiness engulfs his soul...He will one day be there too...Nicely written...All the best Robert Robert Lindley July 16, 2018 at 5:25 PM Thank you my friend. Sorrow sometimes is so powerful that it casts ever following shadows upon a grieving, and lonely heart.

Sunlite Wanter July 15, 2018 at 10:59 AM So beautiful, Robert. So easy to change the gender; that bit of fire will forever be lit. Another fav from you. Robert Lindley July 16, 2018 at 5:22 PM Thank you my friend. TRUE LOVE'S FIRE IS AN ETERNAL FLAME... Thanks for the fav....

Heidi Sands July 15, 2018 at 9:52 AM Well expressed Robert :) Robert Lindley July 16, 2018 at 5:21 PM Thank you my friend.