Get Your Premium Membership
Member Area
Soup Social
Member Poems
Member Poets
Famous Poems
Famous Poets
Poetry Resources
Home » Poems » Blogs » Robert Lindley needs to know we wish him well
Emile Pinet
(Click for Poet Info...)

I was born in a small city, (Bathurst) New Brunswick, Canada, the third eldest of thirteen children, ten girls and three boys. I’m the product of a semi-dysfunctional family, brought up by a physically controlling father, versus a loving nurturing mother. Many of my poems reflect the uniqueness and special circumstances of my upbringing and love of nature.

Robert Lindley needs to know we wish him well

Blog Posted by Emile Pinet: 8/13/2018 11:41:00 AM

My friend Robert wrote me the following poem on soupmail and I would like to share it with you all.

A dark cloud has engulfed this old heart.
With all the deep malice its storms can impart.
This tired old poet can find very little relief.
Other than small solace given from sad memories's grief.
With my hands now tied, my weeping soul crying out.
I fumble to now see what it is all about.
This night's melancholy sends ghastly pains.
Fruits of weakened inks and darker chaotic refrains.
This storm, its winds tearing down.
Sending joy and art's spirit to slowly drown.
Alas! This pen refuses to heed once greater demands
Preferring shallow noise of much newer bands.
With this testament, poetry's gleam says goodbye
And in its wake, salty tears fall from lonesome pouring skies
Lonesome pouring skies
Deep chills abound
Fate's dark now denies
Ardor here once found.

Our friend Robert needs a hug, lets show him how much we care!

 



Please Login to post a comment

Please stay on topic with your comments. Off topics comments may be removed. Thanks.



Characters Remaining:
Type the characters you see
CAPTCHA
Change the CAPTCHA codeSpeak the CAPTCHA code
 

Wanter Avatar
Sunlite
Wanter
Date: 9/5/2018 11:04:00 AM
OH! You certainly have a hug from me. You are a true poet, and one of my favorites. What can I say - please keep writing and fighting!
Login to Reply
Barden Avatar
Gregory Richard
Barden
Date: 8/15/2018 10:46:00 PM
And he's doing better - thank you for this blog and bringing so much positive energy and prayer his way, Emile - it is a powerful thing! Blessings to you both! :-)
Login to Reply
Pinet Avatar
Emile Pinet
Date: 8/16/2018 10:54:00 AM
I am so pleased to hear that good news Gregory...my thoughts and prayers remain with Robert through his recovery process, Emile.
Parker Avatar
Frederic
Parker
Date: 8/14/2018 4:58:00 PM
the journey through life is never easy and from time to time we must step back and deal with its hurdles...I hope your hurdle is not to high and may peace be with you and yours
Login to Reply
Lindley Avatar
Robert
Lindley
Date: 8/14/2018 2:10:00 PM
Thank you my friends. I truly appreciate the kind thoughts and prayers sent my way. These very nice comments and well wishes are indicative of the camaraderie and true character of so many of the fine poets here at PoetrySoup. I sincerely thank one and all for this gift. Now I am leaving for doctor's appointment but will try later to answer soupmails and the many comments made on my poems, as well as at this very thoughtful blog, my good friend Emile presented here. God bless..
Login to Reply
Haight Avatar
Sandra
Haight
Date: 8/14/2018 8:42:00 AM
Emile, I also received this very deep and emotional poem of despair from Robert. I was so saddened to learn about the dark storm he is facing, and I responded to him personally with my sincerest words of support and comfort. Robert, please know that warm hugs, thoughts, and prayers from all of us are coming your way. God bless you. Sandra
Login to Reply
Pachecho Avatar
Connie
Pachecho
Date: 8/13/2018 9:07:00 PM
In Robert's well, I see ink, volumes of poems that have depth and character that personifies him. As I peek inside a teardrop falls. It's not dark, for I see his light. Robert, I wish you serendipity and more.
Login to Reply
Ashley Avatar
Susan
Ashley
Date: 8/13/2018 8:29:00 PM
Dear Emile, I, too, received this deeply emotional poem from my dear friend Robert, to which I personally responded. It saddens me deeply to know of his despair.. thank you for posting this blog Emile.. Robert is a generously kind, inspiring and soulful man and I think his heart will be so very touched by all the warmth and support shown here by so many of his wonderful fellow poets. Robert, let our collective thoughts and prayers bring you comfort and renewed joy.. Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend.. ~Susan <3
Login to Reply
Nicole Avatar
Brandy
Nicole
Date: 8/13/2018 6:39:00 PM
I don't know Robert, but he has commented on a few of my poems, and also sent a very nice message to me. I am not aware of his situation, but I am sending many healing hugs in the wind. May each one curl around him and bring some comfort. He is in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Brandy
Login to Reply
Barden Avatar
Gregory Richard
Barden
Date: 8/13/2018 6:33:00 PM
I received this as well, and responded to my dear friend Robert personally ... he is going through something many of us fear and pray never happens, and needs all the support he can get. He has mine, unconditionally, and thank you for posting, Emile - prayer WORKS, whatever you believe, and the more, the better. <3
Login to Reply
Krampe Avatar
Agnes
Krampe
Date: 8/13/2018 6:11:00 PM
Robert, I am sending good thoughts for comfort and healing.
Login to Reply
Kitchin Avatar
Tania
Kitchin
Date: 8/13/2018 3:58:00 PM
Sending sunny healing thoughts your way Robert, hope you are feeling better soon!
Login to Reply
Teagan Avatar
Becca
Teagan
Date: 8/13/2018 2:36:00 PM
Robert, you have always been one of the nicest and most supportive poets here and I appreciate you so much. Your poem here is so sad. I wish I could give you a big hug in person but this cyber hug will have to do. We love you, Robert. Please feel better soon, ok? Emile, thank you so much for posting this, you have a sweet compassionate heart.
Login to Reply
Cornish Avatar
Craig
Cornish
Date: 8/13/2018 1:44:00 PM
I wish you well Robert - God speed
Login to Reply
Stebbings Avatar
Barry
Stebbings
Date: 8/13/2018 1:23:00 PM
This is a very sad poem and has an air of finality about it. I sincerely hope this is not so and that Robert will be able to return to us. Best Wishes Robert.
Login to Reply
Gauthier Avatar
Line
Gauthier
Date: 8/13/2018 1:15:00 PM
There's nothing better than having poet friends. What an awesome poem. A warm hug for Robert. I am off to visit his site now.
Login to Reply
Dietrich Avatar
Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 8/13/2018 1:05:00 PM
Emile, it was kind of you to do this blog . He is facing a big challenge regarding his health and nothing he can do about it. Robert, HUGS to you. I will go see Robert's poetry later. Hopefully he will view comments on this blog.
Login to Reply
Allison Avatar
Jan
Allison
Date: 8/13/2018 12:31:00 PM
Oh I'm sorry to hear the news Emile, I hope brighter days are ahead for him and he is back with us soon,:-) hugs Jan xx
Login to Reply
Pinet Avatar
Emile Pinet
Date: 8/13/2018 12:58:00 PM
Old age shows no compassion, but a warm hug works magic.
Cunningham Avatar
Tom
Cunningham
Date: 8/13/2018 12:18:00 PM
Very kind of you Emile to highlight it on here. I heard about Robert this morning and have wished him a speedy recovery by soupmail. Tom
Login to Reply
Pinet Avatar
Emile Pinet
Date: 8/13/2018 12:59:00 PM
Lets keep him in our thoughts and prayers my friend.

Previous Blogs

 
This is one of my poems put to music.
Date Posted: 3/4/2025 12:16:00 PM
Abracadabra Rhyme
Date Posted: 7/16/2024 3:18:00 PM
How To Enter One Of My Contest.
Date Posted: 1/12/2024 10:52:00 AM
Please check your rhyming with RhymeZone!!!
Date Posted: 2/20/2023 9:32:00 AM
How To Win One Of My Contest.
Date Posted: 2/12/2022 10:12:00 AM
Onomatopoeia Contest
Date Posted: 11/13/2021 1:47:00 PM
Imagism Contest Update!
Date Posted: 9/1/2021 10:18:00 AM
Results for “A New Abracadabra Poem Contest
Date Posted: 5/31/2021 8:45:00 AM
"Winter" Contest
Date Posted: 12/9/2020 1:33:00 PM
Tail-Rhyme Stanza Contest
Date Posted: 8/26/2020 8:30:00 AM
Lipogram Poem
Date Posted: 7/27/2020 11:04:00 AM
Lipogram No “E” Contest
Date Posted: 7/12/2020 9:23:00 AM
***Does Anyone Care Contest Winners***
Date Posted: 3/22/2020 12:55:00 PM
!!! Prizes Will Be Delayed !!!
Date Posted: 3/17/2020 5:53:00 PM
Contest Results (New Fall Sonnets)
Date Posted: 12/1/2019 8:33:00 AM
****** My Latest book is in print!! ******
Date Posted: 11/26/2019 10:01:00 AM
***** No one is reading the rules *****
Date Posted: 10/6/2019 6:27:00 PM
Last Chance To Be Featured In My New Book
Date Posted: 9/30/2019 10:48:00 AM
Urban Sonnet Contest
Date Posted: 5/31/2019 1:43:00 PM
Enclosed rhyme contest!
Date Posted: 2/12/2019 10:40:00 AM
Have Your Winning Poems Published.
Date Posted: 1/15/2019 1:42:00 PM
New Book Now In Print.
Date Posted: 11/19/2018 11:15:00 AM
Robert Lindley needs to know we wish him well
Date Posted: 8/13/2018 11:41:00 AM

My Photos



Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry