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Best Poems Written by Bill Lindenmuth

Below are the all-time best Bill Lindenmuth poems as chosen by PoetrySoup members

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Reaching Out

Like a branch that reaches out toward the sun 
Or a leaf that gently touches the sky 
steadfast and growing with roots running deep 
or a robin preparing to fly 
like a wing that glides on a gentle wind 
seeking its way to a nest 
like a wave gently rolling ashore 
Searching for a place to rest 
Like two hearts beating from many miles away 
thumping in perfect harmony 
trying to find some common ground, to set their spirits free 
Like a kite that slowly dances across the sky 
or the sun that chases the moon 
like a rainbow arched from right to left that  faded much too soon 
Like a dolphin leaping over a perfect wave 
or a shooting star that glitters in its flight 
The soft sweet whisper of a gentle sea breeze 
as the daytime slowly turns into night 
like a mother and child sharing time 
precious moments in a gentle embrace 
like the the sun that rises in the eastern sky 
with a smile on its early morning face 
like the golden rays reaching out to touch 
the green soft earth below 
like a love that seeks to find an answer 
one you might already know 
like a song that reaches out to find 
an open and receptive ear 
like the person scared to make a change, suddenly losing that fear 
like a road that reaches out to nowhere, suddenly finding its place 
like two people standing lost gazing face to face
Where love’s blindness brings clear vision
Hearts seek out the perfect place

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May We Meet Again

Lost in a sea of blue
the heart my true navigator we meet as kindred spirits
 brought together with a simple hello and a persistent nature
 enchanted by the beauty of a heartwarming smile 
captured by a "scary" sense of similarities 
connected by interests that brought us close in certain ways 
so brief was our encounter
 rich with the warmth of conviction
 and the sharing of what made our world go round 
abruptly ended by the knock on a door
reality’s reminder 
a sense of loss uncertain
 friendships will survive
 smiles sent to be shared
 words spread across an empty page
 with hopes that our voices can be shared 
with a friendship that can be nurtured 
reaching out with my heart and the spirit to breathe again
 lost in a sea of blue eyes that sparkle with love and life 
 May we meet again???

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Blue Sky On the Beach

gentle waves tiptoe ashore
sandpipers scurrying away from the rippling tide
sandcastles looming in the distance
beach blanket knights
and sand dune days
radiant in the mid day sun
shades of glistening brown and red
and dark sunglasses
a red and yellow kite gently dances
in the midst of a gentle sea breeze
shuffle on the shoreline
as rays swim by
sand dollar days
and the slow rising tide
sweet gentle rhythm of a rolling wave
aqua blue waters
to put your mind at ease
and a blanket of blue with cotton candy clouds
slowly drifting across the afternoon sky
sands of time pass on the beach

entry for beach poem contest- Blue on blue on blue
subject : Beach

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In the Eyes of a Child

Listen to the voice of a child 
You will hear the wisdom of the ages 
A book ready to be written 
Filled with many unwritten pages 
Learn from their innocence 
Honestly brutal but real 
For they haven’t yet been tarnished 
telling you exactly how they feel 
So simple yet so wise they speak 
feelings never compromised 
For whatever words they speak to you 
You should not be surprised 
Listen to the voice of a child 
You can always feel their pain 
They will always bring you sunshine 
When the world is filled with rain 
Their laughter is the music 
That comes straight from the heart 
So learn to sing their praises 
Rejoice in every part 
Never let that child within 
Escape or get away 
For every child is a part of us 
Each and every day 
Listen to the voice of a child 
Hear each and every word 
For every question asked of you 
From sublime to the absurd 
There are many lessons to be taught 
And dreams to be realized 
We learn from each other every day 
Yet we always act surprised 
If we listen a little bit closer 
You will hear that inner child 
A lifetime of knowledge 
Mostly tame but occasionally wild 
In a world that’s constantly changing 
You can always find a choice 
In the wisdom of our childhood 
You will truly find your voice

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I Am Never Far Away

There are miles that stand between us
 sometimes I feel the distance
 there are times when you’re as close
As the tip upon my nose
When two hearts come together
And slowly beat as one
There is no separation
For I am never far away
In my sleeping hours
 you’re standing in my dreams
Closer then forever
And much closer then it seems
I smile and then I close my eyes
To create this reality
Our finger tips touch gently
 To embrace what is to be
I am never far away
I am always close to you
Miles fade away in seconds
From our first hello
We smile eye to eye
forever reading
the story in your eyes
 your loving heart
beats softly with mine
I am never far away
Your laughter is a melody
The music of the heart
Joyful and rapturous
soothing to the soul
uplifting and warm
a feeling I cannot live without
given freely
expecting nothing in return
I am never faraway

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Never Letting Go

She is the fire and the light
And the very air I breathe
More then I could ever want
Never thought I would receive
A sweet and gentle love
A sweet and tender love
More then words could ever say
A love so warm and true
Life devoid of meaning
If it were not for you
The answer to my prayers
The answer to my prayers
With every breath I take
The tingling from within
You opened up your heart
And then you let me in
The holder of my heart
The holder of my heart
When you smile and look at me
I gaze back into your eyes
And then my heart goes still
And my temperature will rise
Soft kisses hold me closer
Soft kisses hold me closer
When I hold you in my arms
And the feeling is so close
I hold you a little tighter
A perfect loving host
I’ll never let you go 
I’ll never let you go

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Your Heart Will Lead the Way

when you are lost without direction
seeking stars to show the way
when you need a little guidance
to make it through your day

When you’re searching for the answers
and questions just appear
do you run to find a corner
or a place to hide your fear

there’s no fun in being lonely
when you’re out there on your own
seeking to find shelter
and you can’t find your way home

 stop to take a look inside 
when you think you’ve gone astray
your heart will remember
and help show you the way

There’s a winding road before you
that never seems to end
but the journey is more pleasant
when you travel with a friend

with your heart in that direction
I will follow slowly along
With each step we take together
Our love keeps growing strong

Let your heart take you to places
You have never been before
With trust and compassion
With the one that you adore

You cannot find the words to say
All things that you will feel
Let your heart lead the way
                           And true love will reveal

Loving it when we are together
And dreading it when we are apart
But this love will last forever
Lead by the caring heart

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I Will Always Love You

You know I will always love you 
Far beyond eternity 
Much longer then forever 
For you meant so much to me 
Longer then a million lifetimes 
As long as time has its place 
I will always have you in my heart 
Soul to soul and face to face 
You will be there in my waking hours 
I will spend time in your dreams 
Two heartfelt souls together 
Embracing love as warm as it seems 
You know I will love you forever 
I can feel you in my veins 
In every single breath I take 
I can even sense your pain 
But there is nothing here quite like it 
And nothing that can compare 
With the fire and the passion 
And the depth of love we share 
There’s a friendship that holds us together 
Even when we are a part 
Through many smiles and laughter 
And caring words from the heart 
Through the aches of separation 
Reminding us just how we feel 
Often speaking the words “ I love you” 
Is most caringly revealed 
You know I will always love you 
You are the answer to my prayers 
My sweet and guiding angel 
For in life no one can compare 
With the love that you have given me 
And your words so soft and true 
To tell you over and over again 
I will always be in love with you

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A Night's Journey

When the late night shines upon me 
And I am just a yawn away 
From entering my dreamland 
Such a lovely place to play 
Will I remember if I have been there 
Are my thoughts sketchy at best 
When I lay my head down to sleep 
For an evenings night of rest 
When my head it hits the pillow 
And I slowly fade away 
To escape into my dream world 
To lead my mind astray 
They seem so clear and vivid 
While I live them in my mind 
But the details become sketchy 
When awakened they are hard to find 
But I travel back each night time 
In search for a perfect place 
A fine nocturnal excursion 
And a view of your beautiful face 
My heart has joined this lovely ride 
It has traveled this road before 
Walking hand in hand in the night sky 
Revisiting earth once more 
We’ll dance across constellations 
Tip toe along the stars 
While the evening skies become your eyes 
And I feel you near and afar 
Then suddenly we are falling 
And the planets pass us by 
Holding on to each other 
While we no longer fly 
Our lips they touch just one more time 
I suddenly lie awake 
Returning from a journey 
I never knew I would take 
It all seems so wonderful 
That I close these eyes each night 
And float away with my imagination 
The heart navigates this flight 
Some times the ride is plenty rough 
Waking up in a cold cold sweat 
Recalling that you cant dance in the big dipper 
Without getting your big toes wet 
Now I lay me down to rest 
And these eyes will slowly close 
Ready for my night time journey 
But to where? , nobody knows

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Sometimes It's the Rain

Sometimes it’s just the sunlight
Or a rain cloud passing by
 a bright moon filled with laughter
 a song that makes you cry
Sometimes it’s the thunder
That scares away the rain
 the sweetness of a smile
That washes away the pain
It might just be a shadow
That seems to fill your day
Or the beauty of a sunset
That scares the blues away
For each and every moment
With every breath we take
Leading closer to tomorrow
And the choices that we make
Life is simply moment to moment
Never knowing where it ends
We hold on tight to love ones
Forever grateful to our friends
Sometimes it’s the sunlight
And the gentle falling rain
Reminding us of our mortality
With a  chance to live again