Lines of light and darkness
Shadows in reverse
Preparing for the usual
And things you can’t rehearse
Pain and hurt and challenge
All can be revealed
When we choose to see things differently
There are chances to be healed
The shadows may seem faceless
But families know their names
Even when the battles
Have left them not the same
Though they may be shadows
Doesn’t mean they are not real
If you fill their lines with color
You may know how they feel
About the Poem Lines of Color
Lines of color is about a scene not unlike the one pictured here, although it was an artistic representation done as a wood cut. It was a little difficult to match the two as I usually display things, but I think this captures the essence. Unless you’ve worn the uniform, there are things you can not know. I was lucky enough to not see direct combat during my time in the military, but for those that did, it generally changed their lives. Some came home with medals. Others came home injuries you can see. While others came home with injuries you can’t see. And then there are those that came home draped in a flag. There’s an assortment of pain mixed in all the stories of these men and women. For many, their worlds have become black and white with shades of gray. If you know a Veteran who is facing challenges, maybe you could add a little color back into their lives.
Inspirational Poetry Books
Here are some of the books that are available from Robert Longley. I would recommend the Sacred Poem journals. Reading my earlier books (especially the ones for Military, Police and Firefighter’s families) cover to cover can be overwhelming. The poetry journals are designed to give you one poem per day while you journal about what might be going on in your life. There are specific journals for grief, success, and more.
Get inspirational poetry books by Robert Longley Here.
Inspirational Poetry Products
While I do signed poetry prints that are 11×14, that isn’t the size or product that all people want. Some just want a sympathy card, others may want a large canvas print, or maybe a coffee cup. There are limits to what I can customize with the options available so some products just don’t work. Please just ignore them, I know that that format doesn’t work. If you are looking for something specific, or would like to make something specific just let me know. I’m open to just about anything.
Get inspirational poetry products by Robert Longley here.
