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Listing A Personal View Of What Poetry Is

1. Poetry is a stone, turned to expose to searching winds of a once hidden earth.
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2. Poetry is art, mind painted, heart colored and fire risen.
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3. Poetry is a fruit, hanging on a bountiful tree, begging to fall.
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4. Poetry is an ever expanding ocean, begging ever more creatures to swim in its swirling depths.
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5. Poetry is cake on a golden platter, eaten with fork, spoon, butter knife or greedy hands.
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6. Poetry is cherry blossoms, crying for the soft, cool winds to wave their beauty to the awaiting sun and the gasping skies.
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7. Poetry is glistening dewdrops falling upon virgin ground to gift dawn's hope and night's desire to match brilliance of glistening moonbeams.
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8. Poetry is a poet's heart and soul uniting to bless others, while temporarily shielding searching souls against this dark world's poison tipped arrows.
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9. Poetry is brightly sent musical notes that heart sees, mind colors and spirit longs to record.
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10. Poetry is ink blotted, soul driven splashes that cry to be read, beg to be understood and unabashedly sing to give to its dear readers.
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11.Poetry is a colorful bird, in heavenly flight to a paradise that awaits man's sincere pleading heart and desirous spirit.
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12. Poetry is a child happily playing, a mother joyfully singing and a father blessed to have and so very dearly appreciate loving both.
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Robert J. Lindley, 7-17-2018
Subject, ( What Poetry Is)

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My biography will be very limited for now. Here , I can express myself in poetic form but in real life I much rather prefer to be far less forward I am a 60 year old American citizen , born and raised in the glorious South! A heritage that I am very proud of and thank God for as it is a blessing indeed ~

Currently married to my beautiful young wife(Riza) a lovely filipina lady and we have a fantastic 7 year old son, Justin ~

I have truly lived a very wild life as a younger man but now find myself finally very happily settled down for the duration of my life~

I decided to rest here and express myself with hopes that it may in some way help others, for I see here a very diverse and fine gathering of poets, artists, and caring folks~

Quickly finding friends here that amaze me with such great talent~~

I invite any and all to comment on my writes and send me soup mail to discuss

whatever seems important to them ~

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Blog Posted:7/4/2022 4:38:00 AM

Blog, Recently Written Words, Hoping To Revive My Poetic Spirit

Nature's Scenes Cannot Be Outdone

Make a wish upon a dewdrop

Let searching heart decide

Nature's touch, its art never stops

Gazing at its bountiful crops

Life give us all, a thrilling ride

Feed heart and do not hide.

Stroll across land glistening bright

Ponder radiant sun

With heavenly beauty in sight

Washed away are surging blight

Nature's scenes cannot be outdone

Sure, life can be such fun.

As hours fly by, sunset arrives

'fore night's surging deep dark

Cast worries away to survive

'tis so great just to be alive

On tranquil seas vow to embark

Dawn brings its morning larks.

Be jubilant, beauty's heart shows

As treasures fade away

Shall we admire what Nature grows

As Nature its falling gems sows

Hope brings dancing dreams into play

True faith has won its way.

Robert J. Lindley,

Note:

This poem was composed for the contest.

I simply forgot to enter it.

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Note: 1

Submit a newly-written poem consisting of three or four stanzas and six lines per stanza using the following rhyme scheme and syllable count:

Rhyme scheme: ABAABB CDCCDD EFEEFF GHGGHH

Syllable count in each stanza: 868886

Poem title: Your choice.

Subject theme: Dewdrops. Use the included image for inspiration.

Note: 2

Old age and stress does not bode well for the great memory that I once had and that enabled me cope well with a very hard life encountered in my youth.

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Long Before, New Slung Ink Has Wetted And Dried

Long before, new slung ink has wetted and dried

Even before the radiant sun has earth refried

Mortal soul feels the love of Heaven far above

Bringing relief from "dastardly world's push and shove"

And on that reality, a believer may

Choose to write and splash poetic verses at play

Yes, truth and happy heart are primary key

Poetry is eager sky sharing newborn sea.

Long before, soul sets to its faithful truth express

There resides within a poet that eagerness

To sing a song and lively dance to versed tune

Describe moonlit glory, finding romance in June

And in sharing, another star just may be born

To help a victim and give hope to the forlorn

Yes, truth and happy heart are primary key

Poetry is eager sky sharing newborn sea.

Long before, glorious spirit's deep felt song sings

Are deep falling raindrops that newborn flowers bring

To weeping world, vacate its sorrows and great woes

Just as Nature's flings beauty in its casting snows

And with flung ink, gift others a happier ride

A poet wades in to surging tides set aside

Yes, truth and happy heart are primary key

Poetry is eager sky sharing newborn sea.

Robert J. Lindley, 6-28-2022

Rhyme, ( Heart and Soul, why a poet so faithfully writes )

Note:

Early this morn, my muse this old sleepyhead woke

3 AM crying out wake I command of thee

I have some verses and brother they are no joke

Rise ye now, do as I say - these gifts are free.

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Bill
Baker

Date: 7/9/2022 3:58:00 PM

So happy your muse is at work again and you are responding to its inspiring voice. "Poetry is eager sky sharing newborn sea." Time to share, Robert. Thanks for the poems here on your blog. "Nature's Scenes ..." would have been a competitive entry. There is so much wisdom and comfort in the lessons from nature and creation. "Yes, truth and happy heart are primary key", from your second poem is so true for me. Anything I write that helps others comes from a happy and grateful heart. God has blessed me in so many earthly ways that I am thrilled and excited to expereince what we called "after life". I have no fear of death, but am continually challenged to live a meaningful life. Bill

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/14/2022 3:26:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Blessings that we receive from God, we should pass on to others in some way, if we can, imho. Kindness, charity and harmony in life go hand in hand, imho. Living life presents us with many challenges, tis best to ask a higher power for help when such becomes a deep hardship. Prayer is key, as is believing.. God bless..

M. L.
Kiser

Date: 7/9/2022 2:50:00 PM

Nature is an amazing creation; uplifting and I don't know what we'd do without it. Beautiful that first one, Robert. The second one has great depth, "splash poetic verses at play" oh yes! Excellent.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/14/2022 3:22:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Nature, its beauty astounds and in many cases helps to heal an ailing soul, if seen and thus truly appreciated for the guift that it is. God bless..

Susan
Lawrence

Date: 7/6/2022 6:49:00 PM

Robert , Such a gift you have of heart and soul and pen . How fortunate we are to read the words your mind and spirit release to us . So much of life’s journey to share with you . Thank you. Thank you for all you are . In gratitude for your sharing . I love Poetry is eager sky sharing newborn sea ! Beautiful words my friend . Blessings, Susan :)

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 3:01:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. The act of writing is to me a great release and a true blessing. My cherished hope is that sharing may in some way aid others. Perhaps even help others avoid many of life's pitfalls and its many temptations to so oft lead to immense heartache and disaster. Youth is truly a very perilous time and if one can read about it from others they have a word to the wise how to avoid making disasterious and often very costly mistakes. In my opinion all schools should definitely teach poetry as a regular class, same as science, math, history, etc. ... God bless..

I Am
Anaya

Date: 7/6/2022 11:44:00 AM

The way we reach out to each other and mutually support has taught me so much about the power of the human heart and soul and one connection to each other. Dear Robert J. Lindley, your poems are beautiful. Be well ~Anaya

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:55:00 AM

Thank you, my friend.Yes, as poets we often see things that are mised by others. Ands we offer support because it is in our nature to do so. In our nature to give unto others and hope that such improves their lives in some way. Writing from heart and soul bears fruit and as it benefits others- so also does it benefit the giver - the writer, imho. God bless..

Elaine
George

Date: 7/6/2022 4:59:00 AM

My dear, Robert, so nice to see your spirit uplifting again...as evident in this beautiful poem giving credence to all the beauty in this world. I know your light will grow brighter, and brighter with each passing day.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:51:00 AM

Thank you , my friend. I pray that ever more and more light illuminates my path going forward. That such blessing nrings me back into a life where I can raise our son and have him be the honorable, courageous man that God wants him to be. Even a poet if he so chooses to be. I too know there will be improvement coming each and every day until life returns to a more normal state of being, state of happiness, etc.. God bless...

Rob
Carmack

Date: 7/5/2022 11:19:00 AM

Good to see you writing again Robert. Unfortunate that you forgot to enter the contest, but hopefully there will be another appropriate contest in the future. Still praying for you and your son my friend. Our days become not as good as they used to be, but I keep remembering that promise in Revelations.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:47:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Your prayers are so truly appreciated as are the great many that I have received from others here. That promise in Revelations holds us to having faith in all things good. In living to help others and praying to better serve God.. Such can only be good and bring forth a much better world. a much happier life when one engages in that course of action/living. God bless....

Harry
Horsman

Date: 7/5/2022 7:03:00 AM

Hi Robert, what i have here before me, and having read your penned work, gives me hope, that your poetic skill is still with us all to enjoyed. So pleased to see you back again with this blog.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:42:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. I too have great hope that life may return to some form of normacy and that I can raise our son to be an honorable man of integrity, grit and courage. As such is needed now more than ever it this very dark and massively wicked world, imho. Writing and presenting this blog was a healing process and I am quite jubilant at just how well it has been received. Very pleased that so many dear poet friends have reead and responded to this blog. That in itself is a very tremendous and very uplifting gift given unto me. God bless..

Michael
Tor

Date: 7/4/2022 8:59:00 PM

Your poem is a winning piece of literature for me Robert. It is beautiful. It is a favorite and I will tell you why. When I read it, I feel and see what you have written and I find it to be true. I lost my dad in 2021 he was precious to me. There is a protected park like area near where I live. My wife Judy and my Collie Tavi go to this park. Judy stays in the car and reads the paper. Tavi and I go for a six mile walk to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings, and nature included. I think about the special people in my past including my dad and friends that have passed. This outing helps me escape, and through nature it has a healing effect for me. Your poem is what I see and feel when there. God bless you Robert...

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:37:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Your escape through communing with Nature, viewing its magnificent beauty and mulling over life and your past is right in line with what Ihave done a great many times myself. Walked the trails, throught the woods- sorting out life and hopefully finding needed answers. Time alone with Nature gives us a whole new perspective on life. One that often helps us find those much needed answers that we are seeking.. God bless...

Michael
Tor

Date: 7/4/2022 8:44:00 PM

Robert think for a moment what you have been through in such a short period of time. Your heart has dictated to you and has prioritized healing for you my friend. That has been your focus, and rightfully so. They say time is the great healer, and it is this time that you need to heal. Your love and passion for Poetry will never go away. Your muse from reading this extraordinary work of yours is there, in you Robert. Robert in my opinion and I sincerely mean this. You are one of the finest writers on this Site. What you have achieved in your Poetry we all strive to attain my friend. You are already there. Your passion, talent, insight, thoughts, and words, we all wish to attain.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:32:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Your very inspiring words are a gift, a true blessing. Writing has always been a passion with me since age 12. A very serious one since age 15 onward. Life just seemed to give so very many things to write about. Once in my youth for years I composed about 10 or 15 poems a week. Doing so was a true joy, a magnificent release in my troubled young life back then. Now seems to me, that writing just may be key to my recovery yet again. God bless..

Mark
Toney

Date: 7/4/2022 1:17:00 PM

Robert, my friend, you are Poetry! These poems are so full of hope - "Hope brings dancing dreams into play ~ True faith has won its way" and "Yes, truth and happy heart are primary key ~ Poetry is eager sky sharing newborn sea." Your poetic spirit is alive and well and a positive force. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Take care and rest when you can. Write when your muse moves you. Reading your poetry is well worth the wait. ~Mark

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:26:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Recovery from tragic loss seems to be an uphill battle all the way. With prayer, hope, love, light and my family and friends Iwill eventually get there. But it may take much longer than I want. Writing a bit again seems to help. As it has many , many times before. To me, poetry is in a way a great medicine for both heart and soul! With a bit over 50 years writing my poetry now, I think that it is now firmly in my blood. God bless...

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 7/4/2022 11:22:00 AM

Your poetic flame is still burning brightly Robert, never think otherwise. I've missed that contest boat many times so youre not alone there. Another informative blog from your golden pen. Take care. Greetings from Turkey. Tom

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:20:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Seems to me that you and I both have that affliction. Missing the boat and being shocked upon discovering that miss. I pray Turkey is treating you well my friend. Your words are a true godsend to this old, too often very tired poet. God bless..

Brandy
Nicole

Date: 7/4/2022 11:10:00 AM

Dear Robert, even though you were unable to place these words in a contest, they are here now upon the page, to be read and felt. It is perfectly okay for your muse to sleep for a while, especially when moments flood the soul. When the time right, words always find you. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:17:00 AM

Thank you my friend. My muse seems to want to wake me from slumber, chide me for my not being more active and then toss me a verse or two. After that, it is on me to follow through with the rest of the emerging poem. She then flees away- oft times laughing at me as she goes into her magical realm to watch from afar. God bless..

Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 7/4/2022 10:36:00 AM

Hello Robert, these are two beautiful poems you created. I like the first one the best. Yet they are both good poetry. Blessings my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/7/2022 4:29:00 AM

Hello Robert, you probably had a lot of things on your mind. Now you can enter it in the contest if the contest is still there. Enjoy your day my friend.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:14:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. I was crestfallen when I discovered that I had simply forgotten to enter the poem in the contest. That has happened to me several times before. God bless..

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 7/4/2022 10:18:00 AM

Sorry you forgot to enter it. I sometimes do that too and then I kick myself!! Great poetry, my friend. I hope things are going ok for you after all your recent trials. Happy Fourth of July.

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:11:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Things are improving and each day brings in a bit my light. Spending loads of time at my sister's home, to be with others seems to be of great help. As being alone just gives the mind time to wander back and feel more pain. God bless...

Paula
Goldsmith

Date: 7/4/2022 7:51:00 AM

Love It......."Make a wish upon a dewdrop," then enter this in a contest. It is a winner. Many times when we are at rest, a creative write will come. This busy/crazy world kills creative. 3 AM sounds like a great/peaceful time to write. Have a great 4 th holiday and a very blessed day.................

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:04:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. 3am certainly is a peaceful time as in my home only I am fully awake. Getting onto page verses that come to me and oft wondering why my muse loves predawn hours. God bless...

James Marshall
Goff

Date: 7/4/2022 7:39:00 AM

I must admit Robert, I see no loss of muse my friend! I travelled every line of your poems, uplifted with your expert flowing artistry! helped me quite a bit actually! Set up a picnic in the park with ma in her wheelchair, only to get "gale-force" rain blown out! All by 8am! got coffee & a donut in her tho! She was thrilled! took her home for later "stove-top picnic! Happy Fourth! James

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/7/2022 2:47:00 AM

Thank you Robert, sometimes, 'moments of joy' is all one can hope for, I list a poem here with that title from yrs ago, God Bless You!

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/7/2022 2:01:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Your time with your beloved mother did NOT fail. Because your love for her overcame every obstacle that interfered with you making her happy on the Fourth! Showing her how much you love her! God bless...

Robert
Lindley

Date: 7/4/2022 7:16:00 AM

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/browse?contentId=40683 Heart And Soul Poem by mandy faye Heart And Soul Heart and Soul I saw you again today, and my feelings, I can't control. The feelings that I have for you, fill up my heart and soul. Every word you speak to me, I treasure deep inside, and I feel my love grow stronger, a love I no longer can hide. Every little touch you give, makes my heart beat out of control, and no one knows these feelings, except my heart and soul. mandy faye Monday, February 20, 2006

Robert
Lindley

Date: 7/4/2022 7:12:00 AM

https://www.in-mind.org/book-reviews/the-meaning-poetic-and-spiritual-reflections

Robert
Lindley

Date: 7/4/2022 7:10:00 AM

https://www.worldtribune.org/2020/the-power-of-the-poetic-spirit/

Beryl
Edmonds

Date: 7/4/2022 6:57:00 AM

Have enjoyed reading your blog Robert and the poetry too, poetic words alike dewdrops dripped from your pen, so pleased your muse has appeared again… Belle

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/4/2022 7:08:00 AM

Thank you my friend, my muse seems to be absent often but has not totally abandoned me. Although her appearances are brief and far between- she yet manages to hold true to our lifelong bond. And that is a blessing, a gift for any poet, imho. God bless..

Robert L.
Hinshaw

Date: 7/4/2022 6:52:00 AM

A masterful verse, Robert. Better days are ahead - Bob

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/4/2022 7:06:00 AM

Thank you my friend, I do believe in the better days ahead despite the current condition/state of mind/heart and spirit that I am so often in, when falling backward. Faith and hope are the key to recovery. God bless..

Paulette
Calasibetta

Date: 7/4/2022 5:46:00 AM

Cast your fears and sorrow, cherish your memories, there are more of your tomorrows. Your spirit will rise with each passing day, my friend,continue to write-write-away! Blessings, Paulette

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/4/2022 7:03:00 AM

Thank you my friend, with faith, hope and prayer each passing day shall set a path towards a much brighter future. God bless...

Unseeking
Seeker

Date: 7/4/2022 4:56:00 AM

“Make a wish upon a dewdrop” ~ “Hope brings dancing dreams into play” ~ brilliancy rekindled! A delight to mull over your soulful musings, Robert!

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/4/2022 5:11:00 AM

Thank you my friend, Iwas very disappointed that I forgot to enter the contest with that new creation. Of course with recent events in my life, things are a bit chaotic and I forget often to do things I intend to do. Add to that my health and old age- seems that forgetting may just be my new unwanted hobby. God bless, always,

Jenna
Logan

Date: 7/4/2022 4:44:00 AM

I say when your muse wakes you from sleep and tells you to rise and write, you'd better do as she says if it results in the quality of poetry you've posted here. There's nothing wrong with your memory if you can recall the feelings you've expressed through these lines, Robert. They are quite captivating, and to quote you..." Heart and Soul, why a poet so faithfully writes."

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/4/2022 5:08:00 AM

Thank you my friend, a gift given me to read your comment and know that others can see the truth, light, love and beauty in poetry that we poets so love and faithfully try to present/represent to others. God bless, always...

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9/6/2023	You Crushed the Bright Yellow Moon	Rhyme	art,creation,deep,life,lo
9/5/2023	It Happened On a Rainy Night	Verse	art,beauty,heart,love,moo
9/5/2023	Alive With Hope This Mortal Flesh	Rhyme	art,deep,emotions,heart,l
9/4/2023	I Fear This May Be Curse, That Dead Vikings Sing	Sonnet	art,betrayal,dark,death,d
9/3/2023	And With Tantalizing Depths Found We Paint Beauty Divine	Sonnet	art,beauty,deep,heart,hop
9/2/2023	How We Compose Poems As True, Dedicated Poets	Sonnet	creation,fantasy,heart,po
9/1/2023	Son, Our Love Is Infinity Deep and Eternally True	Sonnet	beautiful,blessing,faith,
8/31/2023	The Truth of Dearest Love Sworn, I Ask God How	Sonnet	art,life,love,magic,passi
8/31/2023	Byron, Your Poetry Sings To Our Wanting Hearts	Sonnet	art,creation,death,dream,
8/30/2023	Three Tribute Poems, Composed By Me, For Longfellow Blog	Rhyme	art,creation,dedication,d
8/30/2023	Wicked Queen, Her Darkness Hidden Behind Her Veil	Sonnet	art,beautiful,dark,death,
8/29/2023	Its Gleaming Light-Beams Washing My Old Soul	Sonnet	art,imagery,mountains,nat
8/28/2023	Honey-Child That Sweet-Spun Gift, You Don'T Want To Miss	Sonnet	appreciation,art,romantic
8/27/2023	As Saturated Earth Bids Me Adieu	Rhyme	courage,creation,dark,dea
8/26/2023	A Dark Curse She Still Comes To Torture Me	Rhyme	art,creation,dark,deep,in
8/25/2023	Her Name Was Jasmine and Her Beauty So Divine	Sonnet	beautiful,crush,love,pass
8/25/2023	War, Evil Beast, Just What the Hell Is It Good For	Sonnet	conflict,courage,death,ev
8/25/2023	When Your Young Life Catches You Flat Footed	Narrative	destiny,dream,girlfriend,
8/24/2023	Today Is Going To Be a Very Busy Day	Rhyme	art,creation,deep,grandmo
8/23/2023	What My Day Was Like and Why My Feet Are Sore	Rhyme Royal	art,deep,fantasy,meaningf
8/23/2023	Her Luscious Lips a Tantalizing Treat	Sonnet	appreciation,beautiful,cr
8/22/2023	Springtime and Farm Waiting For Its Harvest	Haiku	car,farm,garden,growing u
8/22/2023	Cascading Embers of Heart Driven Fire	Sonnet	creation,deep,evil,life,s
8/22/2023	Why Does Great Gods Above, a Trellis Fling	Rhyme	break up,lost love,nature
8/20/2023	If I'D Seen the Hungry Dino, I'D Not Be Dead	Sonnet	creation,deep,fantasy,lif
8/20/2023	For You My Love Through Hell I'D Gladly March	Sonnet	crush,emotions,feelings,p
8/19/2023	When Searching Depths of Mind Questions Its Own Sanity	Sonnet	creation,dark,deep,desire
8/19/2023	It Saw Me Through Such Dastardly Purblind Eyes	Sonnet	dark,death,dream,evil,fan
8/18/2023	Yes, I Remember Her Venomous Sting	Sonnet	art,change,imagination,in
8/17/2023	Death of the Old Cowboy On the Lonesome Range	Sonnet	death,deep,feelings,imagi
8/17/2023	A Dream, a Glorious Trip To Heaven	Sonnet	art,devotion,dream,faith,
8/16/2023	What Are We To Do In This Earthly Life	Sonnet	deep,earth,humanity,meani
8/16/2023	Hold This Deeper Thought, Love Is What We All So Badly Need	Sonnet	art,humanity,imagination,
8/15/2023	Dawn's Calyx Woke Her and She Saw Pink Explosions	Sonnet	girlfriend,happiness,joy,
8/13/2023	To Live, To Dream, Being With the Goddess Yet Again	Sonnet	addiction,appreciation,be
8/12/2023	Midnight Hauntings of Old Man Turner's House	Sonnet	dark,grave,horror,howl,im
8/10/2023	And I, the Poor Lost Soul That She Did Gladly Save	Sonnet	appreciation,art,creation
8/10/2023	On Dark Dying Sunless Beams I Went To Wait	Sonnet	art,conflict,cry,evil,far
8/9/2023	When Ocean Dries Up Will Be a Bad Plight	Rhyme	art,ocean,philosophy,spok
8/9/2023	Dare We Beat Evil With Truth and a Heavy Sledge	Sonnet	deep,devotion,god,heaven,
8/8/2023	You Wake Up To Find Out Black and White Are the Same	Sonnet	art,deep,dream,humanity,i
8/8/2023	Now Laying In Boot Hill Under Frozen Ground	Narrative	art,conflict,death,imagin
8/7/2023	Yes, While Evil Spreads Its Long Greedy Hands	Sonnet	art,dark,evil,how i feel,
8/7/2023	Blinded By Life and Praying To Truly See	Free verse	art,surreal,vanity,vision
8/7/2023	Hold Firm Your Immovable Sacred Heart	Sonnet	art,creation,deep,lost lo
8/6/2023	The Untruth of a Lone and Erroneous Prophecy	Sonnet	art,fate,girlfriend,life,
8/6/2023	Than the Grand Illusions of Those Paradise Shores	Sonnet	art,courage,hope,identity
8/5/2023	There In Morning Sun, Hope Circled Enticing Dreams	Sonnet	art,dark,fantasy,imaginat
8/5/2023	The Old Farmer Rests Warm In His Snug House	Sonnet	deep,environment,home,nat
8/4/2023	The Amazing Tale the Old Stone Sphinx Never Told	Rhyme	art,confusion,humanity,im
8/3/2023	And Then Remember Faith and Truth Brought About This	Sonnet	angel,forgiveness,god,hea
8/3/2023	In Our Feasts, We Both Drank Lover's Wine	Rhyme	betrayal,dark,deep,imagin
8/2/2023	With Gypsie Luck, My Own Weaken Steps Retrace	Sonnet	art,creation,deep,feeling
8/1/2023	Evolution Is Man-Made, Lying Fairy Tale	Sonnet	art,earth,faith,god,human
7/31/2023	Co-Exist, Neither of Us Fear the Knife	Sonnet	care,courage,friendship,h
7/29/2023	The Saddest Truth of Love and Its Deep Darker Side	Sonnet	dark,love,love hurts,mean
7/28/2023	As a Poet, the Importance of Truth	Sonnet	character,courage,deep,id
7/27/2023	Of Homer, Iliad and the Fall of the Mighty Greeks	Rhyme	courage,history,mythology
7/27/2023	Life, and Trekking Across Wild Wilderness	Rhyme	art,beauty,bird,deep,eart
7/24/2023	Life Now Cries Out, This Truth, There Is No Holy Grail	Rhyme	creation,death,deep,histo
7/24/2023	Comment On Decency and Morality	Quatrain	art,best friend,car,death
7/24/2023	There Beyond the Purple Veil, I Hear Her Calling	Rhyme	creation,imagination,life
7/23/2023	A Cowboy and His Thoughts On Dodge City	Verse	character,conflict,histor
7/23/2023	Concepts From the Thoughts of the Old Beggar	Imagism	art,assonance,character,d
7/22/2023	I Walk Midnight Arena All Alone	Sonnet	art,life,perspective,phil

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Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
To a Despondent Friend	Quatrain	depression,
Mountain Drop	Rhyme	death,depression,
His Song and Mine	I do not know?	bird,life,poems,prison,,L
Beauty Exposed	Rhyme	life,
Beautiful Day	Free verse	seasons,
A Letter To Emily Dickinson	Rhyme	poetess,
What the Angels Whisper	Free verse	god,hope,youth,
In An Old Cathedral	Rhyme	loneliness,love,
White Lace	Sonnet	life,seasons
Echoes In the Stone	Epic	adventure,death,hero,hist
Sweet Memories	Rhyme	lost love,
Stairway To the Stars	Free verse	farewell,kiss,
The Tree of Life	Rhyme	age,child,death,mystery,t
Black Diamond Night	Epic	body,death,history,lonely
Our Little Haven	Rhyme	cousin,fairy,fantasy,gree
Oak	Rhyme	tree,
If Walls Could Speak	Narrative	feelings,for him,joy,toge
Midnight Poet	Free verse	addiction,character,devot
Her Hidden Gem	Rhyme	mother,voice,
Spring On the Wind	Rhyme	change,nature,spring,
Contest Consternation	Free verse	community,poetry,words,
A New Love Found	Free verse	inspirational,
Eyes of Blue	Rhyme	freedom,hero,memorial day
Crying River	Ballad	beautiful,cry,deep,freedo
Amidst the Fallen Petals	Free verse	longing,love,
Autumn's Gown	Rhyme	color,inspiration,
Bobcat Moon	Rhyme	autumn,friendship,loss,mo
The Clock It Mocks	Free verse	break up,heartbroken,jeal
My Day Is Coming	Rhyme	friendship,journey,life,
Sometimes	Rhyme	blessing,thanks,
Colours In Our Lives	Rhyme	beauty,color,
The Evil Eye	Rhyme	evil,
Write You Out	Free verse	goodbye,how i feel,
The Lords Sweet Morning	Rhyme	music,nature,
Kresge's Five and Dime Stores	Rhyme	nostalgia,
Letting Go	Rhyme	son,
Daddy	Free verse	blue,dad,depression,fathe
O the Grieving	Free verse	death,funeral,grief,
Hey You	Free verse	anger,conflict,forgivenes
Holding a Wilting Red Rose	Verse	death,mother,mothers day,
Indian Ink	Dramatic Verse	abuse,autumn,death,deep,f
My Fallen Brother	Rhyme	angst,brother,history,los
Sunset Tableau	Verse	pain,
A New Bird	Rhyme	birth,
Heaven Or Hell	Free verse	dark,heaven,light,love,
Starstruck In Your Deep Beauty	Free verse	beautiful,beauty,flower,l
When Love Found Me	Rhyme	blessing,love,
Aquarius	Couplet	imagery,water,
Eccentric Eyes	Sonnet	pain,
What Is Love	Sonnet	love,
Mist Song	Rhyme	beauty,music,nature,
Releasing Me	Sonnet	happiness,peace,
Mother's Garden	Rhyme	flower,garden,nature,
Intolerable	Rhyme	abuse,betrayal,racism,
Neverland	Narrative	childhood,nostalgia,place
As We Walk Hand In Hand	Rhyme	happiness,how i feel,love
Wild Love	Narrative	garden,love,rose,sweet,
I Walk On Water	Free verse	introspection,life,
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier	Light Verse	soldier,violence,war,
The Sowing	Free verse	devotion,
Angel Tears	Light Verse	angel,
The Blackberry and the Rose	Personification	imagination
Simply Time To Go, a Little Brother's Lamentation	Rhyme	brother,conflict,confusio
The Ripping	Free verse	abuse,addiction,anger,ang
Strong Point	Sonnet	love,
Put Your Head On My Shoulder	Light Verse	dance,romantic,
Ancient Warrior	Iambic Pentameter	angst,culture,native amer
Rain Over Vietnam	Quatern	rain,war,
New World Order	Rhyme	drug,society,
I Hate You All	Light Verse	dark,death,philosophy,sad
Wild Pure and Free Love	Free verse	beautiful,love,romance,
December Magic	Quintain (English)	nature,
I Am the Mighty Mountain	Personification	earth,mountains,
Autumn's Dreams of a Country Road	Rhyme	nature,seasons,
On Blood's Own Sand	Free verse	death,desire,emotions,pas
Eccentricity In Love	Sonnet	love,universe,
Approaching Storm	Rhyme	weather,
Seat of Kings	Free verse	beautiful,green,inspirati
Long Distance Dreamer	Light Verse	beautiful,i miss you,long
When Shadows Fall	Rhyme	life,music,nature,seasons
So She Broke Your Heart	Free verse	analogy,betrayal,hope,lov
For Nineteen Years	Lyric	bereavement,
My Hypocrisy	Quatrain	desire,lost love,love,wis
Shoreline	Rhyme	sea,wind,
To Him Who Loves Me	Sonnet	love,relationship,romanti
What Use Have I For Words	Sonnet	words,
Whilst Walking Through the Woods	Sonnet	animal,beauty,bird,nature
Sonnet For Statues	Sonnet	art,poems,poetry,
Through the Dust	Pantoum	childhood,memory,
But I Must Stay	Villanelle	sad,
Yellow Shoes In the Darkness	Quatrain	me,metaphor,places,yellow
A Lady In Red	Light Verse	beauty,heart,life,love,
Fragment	Triolet	light
Fiery Horse	Rhyme	bible,
Invitation	Rhyme	lost love,
The Past Eternal In Dreams	Prose	death,dream,
When Bubbles Dissipate	Tanka	beautiful,beauty,i love y
Carpet of Colour	Rhyme	earth,environment,inspira
You Hit When I Was Low	Rhyme	pain,
By Default	Narrative	childhood,dad,death,famil