Love Poem: If
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Written by: Robert Lindley

If

IF

If you can help others fulfill their dreams
 And your heart ever seeks far greater Light
If you hold true, evade life tempting schemes
 And with honor, you sleep in peace at night;
If better Life and true Love are your goals
 And every day you give your very best
If you reject dark lusts, their heavy tolls
 And try to give others their needed rest:

If your family, its love is your rock
 Your spirit will dance with dearest of hope
If you do not wither from life's hard knocks
 And you endeavor to expand mind's scope;
If kindness, is steady shield you embrace
 And in its warmth, your soul chooses to bask
If you find courage's truth, is no disgrace
 And ever seek to learn more when you ask:

If you embrace Nature, its awesome gifts
 Seek sanctuary in its sweet abode
If gentleness is your key that uplifts 
 And you reject evil you have been sold;
If in this life, you hold your head up high
 And wake each new morn with thankful delight
If heart's sincere love you do not deny
 You will find its blessings forever right!

If in times of sorrow you dare not fold
 And with brave heart face darkest of sorrows
If years flow, you find you are very old
 And you can face shortness of tomorrows;
If your past brings with it a certain pride
 And your memories hold that Life was sweet
If from Light's shining truths you do not hide
 Heaven's gate, your loved ones you will greet!
 
 10-23- 2018
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