rectitude love is like a joyous star which never dies.
Rectitude is the guiding star that leads one to fulfill his destiny!
© Demetrios Trifiatis
13 May 2021
Seeking Honor And Rectitude In This Dark World
When pen was, a mighty razor-sharp blade
pulled from scabbard, made from bright-red blood
legion were deep cuts, its slashes once made
to separate true Life, from Earthen crude.
If these veins could again birth sweeter ink
no longer stain virgin paper with dread
soul renew, not further into dark sink
in caverns reserved for walking dead!
No longer can sorrows drive praying heart
nor grasp fortitude to seek hope's dreams
Life held, when poetry played its part
winning battles over mere mortal schemes.
Alas! Pen now finds its ink hard frozen
Death of poet's spirit Fate has chosen!
Robert J. Lindley, 8-14-2019
Sonnet,( Aliud loqui verum, seu silere )
You may have already noticed her-
she's not capturable,
even this planet sacrifices life to see inside,
oceans and season...
They arrive and fail you,
nothing emits strength like her-
you wanted processions,
and rituals,
and adherence,
even truth,
but got this,
one photo of proof...
Wire women is beautiful,
she is killer bliss...
Be the steward of your garden,
don't blame others for your plight.
There are always consequences,
you are now reaping what you've sowed.
You have tools at your disposal
that only you can call at will.
don't be like little children,
blaming playmates for lost toys.
You are quite special and unique,
so take faith and mind your garden.
Your friends will respect your fairness,
and your garden will soon bloom.
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