Robert Lindley Poet Rhyme

Yet Know That For Truth, Such Simply Will Not Suffice

Yet Know That For Truth, Such Simply Will Not Suffice

While you may want flowers spread across brightest room,
some write of death, darkness, usual daily doom.
Try not to judge us as hard, heartless and cruel
or a savage beast using a barbaric tool.
We too, often see and want feel good paradise
yet know that for truth, such simply will not suffice.

Tho' my heart oft sings, remembers love's sweet delights
my soul knows life is also about daily fights.
Judging me so harsh, thinking me a brutal beast
know evil fears me more and I have that at least.
I think to warn others, the young that do not know
life no bed of roses, oft is a horror show!

As I sling ink, I will not to pressure now bend
for I see clear, who is foe and who is my friend.
Saddened that heavy words must fall and thus be sent
if you have no tolerance, this for you is meant.
I've held my sword, refusing to use its sharp blade
now recent deceptions, have my spirit remade.

I take no hits, without sending like in return
respect I do not give, unless it is well earned.
If my principles and morals are deemed too low
keep your false heart and embrace the darkness you know.
My words, I shall not for anyone trash or burn
nor act as world is not bitter milk in a churn.

While you may want flowers spread across brightest room,
some write of death, darkness, usual daily doom.
Try not to judge us as hard, heartless and cruel
or a savage beast using a barbaric tool.
We too, often see and want feel good paradise
yet know that for truth, such simply will not suffice.

Robert J. Lindley, 5-05-2018

Note-  Sad that recent actions by some have made clear to me that friends they never were but instead used such deception for nefarious deeds, etc...
I write my poetry to benefit others, not to lull the young into thinking that this world is a bed of roses. If  my presenting that reality bothers some, then tough.
I'll not change a word of any of my poems due to disapproval from others that have no true poet's heart....

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Maria Williams May 11, 2018 at 7:52 AM Indeed my friend stand up for what you believe. Let not the words of people who cloak themselves in anonymity deter you. I like your words ' respect I do not give, unless it is well earned' that's so true. I don't respect anyone who cannot respect in return...Maria hugs :)

Faraz Ajmal May 7, 2018 at 4:07 AM Robert, there s truth in your words and you re absolutely correct,really enjoyed reading this wonderful poem of yours

Jan Allison May 5, 2018 at 7:41 PM Why should it be necessary to sugar coat our words Robert, you tell it like it is, and we know that life isn't a bed of roses at all! I too have had recent critisicsm Robert but I will not bow down to the bullying of certain people on soup, if they can't say anything nice they should say nothing at all. Rest assured i am here to stay until I can no longer hold a pencil in my hand. Stay strong and keep writing my friend and ignore the naysayers they aren't worth the time of day:-) hugs Jan xx Robert Lindley May 6, 2018 at 9:26 AM Thank you my friend. I am with you my friend and will not let such hidden haters, defeat me or my poetry.

Arturo Michael May 5, 2018 at 7:36 PM Say it like it is...and you said it well...enjoyed your flow and feel in the poem...the message clear...You were in the message...All the best Robert Robert Lindley May 6, 2018 at 9:24 AM Thank you my friend. Just something that I felt needed to be said. I am well aware how some few always hide behind masks to do their insidious cuts.