Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Yes, We Survivors Do Live On But How

Enow  

enow. / (?'na?) / adjective, adverb. an archaic word for enough

Yes, We Survivors Do Live On But How

Many should die, millions or just enow
Yes, war and the fallen lives of war dead
Corpses strewn upon wet blood-soaked ground
In fertile fields, were farmers once did plow.

Many should die, millions or just enow
War the savagery of lost mankind
Death, carnage, loss and misery expands
In fertile fields, were farmers once did plow.

Many should die, millions or just enow
And tears fall like snow from a weeping sky
And mothers, daughters, many wear black dress
In fertile fields, were farmers once did plow.

Many should die, millions or just enow
Yes, we survivors do live on but how?

Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet
June 22, 1974

Note:

""Enow""  

enow. / (?'na?) / adjective, adverb. an archaic word for the word= "enough"

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Kim Rodrigues June 28, 2023 at 1:18 PM Great question at the end…but how…enough is enough and that is too many, besides! Robert Lindley June 28, 2023 at 4:14 PM Thank you, my friend. so right , enough is enough. But never is with some folks. Where billions of dollars is at play. Greed triumphs. God bless...

Panagiota Romios June 28, 2023 at 1:15 PM There has been wars since mankind began, For myself, Robert, I do what I can. There has been no war as such inthe USA but big cities have more dead than Afghanistan. Right now there is a war on police, right to lifers, Jews and Christians and anyone not WOKE. Calling out WE ARE COMING FOR YOUR CHILDREN, IS a civil declaration of war o on parents.. We will live if patriots open their mouths Wth a weaponized government and two tiered justice system.bad news! Pangie. Robert Lindley June 28, 2023 at 4:11 PM Thank you, my friend. Yes, mankind has its perpetual nemesis = WAR! And governments declare and act in war. USA is not the innocent sheep many think. Robert

Victor Buhagiar June 27, 2023 at 10:42 PM Keep on writing as you feel is right, but always in the light of the truth. Robert Lindley June 28, 2023 at 4:55 AM Thank you, my good friend. Yes, life is to be lived. As poets we are to write! For we never know who may read and thus be helped by our words... I reading yours and other poet's work helps me very often. God bless///

Sally Eslinger June 27, 2023 at 1:55 PM Hi, Robert! This poem pierces my heart. I treasure the new/archaic word - thankful for your explanation. It turned the flow herein from phrases to music. Superb. A question we all need to keep asking! xo. sally Robert Lindley June 27, 2023 at 3:35 PM Thank you, my friend. Yes, that archaic word stuck me as well. The old poets made a habit of using such words. God bless..

Paul Callus June 27, 2023 at 12:35 PM We live on, relying on inner strength, love and faith, my friend! We have a mission to complete on earth, and throwing in the towel is not an option! I like the repetitive lines which leave their mark. Best regards // paul Robert Lindley June 27, 2023 at 3:33 PM Thank you, my friend. Life has a mission and primary is to gain ever lasting life in Heaven. Never ever, ever give up! God bless.