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Wanderlust

The sun will rise on my cold shadow I'll find tomorrow in another place A ghost that passes through my closed window My spirit leaves not but memory's trace Call from a lone bird heard from afar A song from a soft night my soul dreams of A drifter who wanders to the farthest star Who seeks beauty in the black sky above The silent urge to dream forever strong In life's fabric a woven web will wind No judgment asked whether right or wrong A traveler in a world to define To take my spirit on a flight within And conquer the illusions a mind gives Grasp this universe so thoughts can begin And understand where life of a dream lives contest Wanderlust Frederic Parker 8/11/14

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Faye Gibson

Date: 8/21/2014 5:07:00 PM

Great poem on the theme, Frederick; you always deliver. Congratulations on your win.

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/21/2014 5:11:00 PM

thank you for your kindness Faye

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/21/2014 9:55:00 AM

What beautiful sentiments ! Love this one! Congrats on your well deserved 1st place!

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/21/2014 5:14:00 PM

thank you Carrie for your kind comment

Paul Callus

Date: 8/21/2014 8:42:00 AM

Excellent poem, Frederic, with some captivating phrases. The last stanza wraps it all up beautifully. Congratulations...this is a very merited win. // paul

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/21/2014 5:14:00 PM

thank you Paul for your kind comment

Jan Allison

Date: 8/21/2014 7:22:00 AM

Dropping back with my congratulations:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/21/2014 5:15:00 PM

thank you Jan for your kindness

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/21/2014 5:42:00 AM

Dropping back to congratulate you on this win

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/21/2014 5:16:00 PM

thank you Dr Ram for your kindness

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/17/2014 11:29:00 AM

I am reading this one again and thinking, wow, it is one of the best I have seen for this contest. Which war were you drafted into? Sorry Europe could not be a thrill for you. As a child of the 50's I have had a pretty decent life, but now I am feeling REALLY out of place!!!

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/17/2014 11:46:00 AM

My generations war was vietnam, I ended up on the Aircraft carrier the USS America CVA 66 it was decommisioned a few years ago, and yes I did get to spend some time in Europe, but it was only shore leave between deployments, ...I too a child of the 50's

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/12/2014 3:31:00 PM

was passing through your page and saw this...thank you, frederic!... huggs

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/17/2014 11:47:00 AM

thank you for stopping by, I hope this poem did justice to your contest

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/12/2014 8:09:00 AM

Wonderful poem on wander lust, Frederic

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/17/2014 11:48:00 AM

thank you Dr Ram for your kindness

Tim Smith

Date: 8/11/2014 8:56:00 PM

This is fantastic Frederic....best of luck Tim

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/17/2014 11:49:00 AM

thank you for your kindness Tim

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/11/2014 7:56:00 PM

Dear Frederic, A wonderful bit of introspection in this extraordinary poem. Wandering in our minds can be as powerful as actual journeys on land or sea. The next time I'm on the astral plane, I'll be looking for you! Surely you have a winner here. Sending you hugs and wishes for success.

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/17/2014 11:51:00 AM

Thank you Carolyn, it means something to me because you are a writer..astal plane, I'll be looking

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/11/2014 6:42:00 PM

I love the last line! wonderful poem, good luck :)

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/17/2014 11:52:00 AM

thank you Casarah for your kindness

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/11/2014 6:18:00 PM

I think you were very inspired for this particular contest and I hope the judge recognizes that as well. I sure hope I can do this well if and when I finally try this challenge.,

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/17/2014 11:53:00 AM

reply above where there is a picture of a female in foster grants

Jan Allison

Date: 8/11/2014 4:43:00 PM

wonderful imagery and alliteration here Frederic its and incredibly atmospheric rhyme and left me feeling quite chilled reading it. Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/17/2014 11:54:00 AM

thank you Jan my poetic friend for your kindness