Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

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Death Comes For Us All

The reign of death will last as long as time
As judgment comes like bitter gall's wormwood
The candles lit will cause the bells to chime
Unwind its passing days that we've withstood
Silent in our repose we lay disguised
This ending to our minuscule of years
A Heaven's Kingdom, minds have actualized
To quell the fear unknown when it appears
We have no way to ever vanquish death
Disperses victims on its own accord
When life cannot persuade another breath
We find Charon's ferry and get aboard
The fear of what's beyond, its silence grows
The truth from questions asked is no one knows

10/20/17

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Elaine George October 28, 2017 at 4:03 AM Great write, Frederic! Sure to be in the winner's circle. Elaine

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2017 at 6:47 PM Sometimes you had a headless line with meter. But for me that is acceptable. In any event, the meter is super good and the message as well!

Janis Medders Tobechi October 20, 2017 at 6:54 PM A great write Freddie. You have said many deep and true thoughts about death. Well structured sonnet which is in your poetic gift. Best wishes for the contest.

Susan Ashley October 20, 2017 at 3:13 PM A fantastic write Frederic. A very poetic way to ponder life's biggest mystery... is there life after death..? Your poem is so beautifully written and evokes our imagination with great imagery and skill. The one guarantee we have in life is death.., I guess we'll all find out in the end...

Judith S October 20, 2017 at 3:00 PM Amazing write! Loved reading this. So much truth. And that minds have actualized a Heaven's Kingdom to quell the fear of the unknown. Wow! Best of luck in the contest!

Silent One October 20, 2017 at 1:44 PM Im.useless at Iambic pentameter but this sounds really good. You are right in your words and no one really knows what happens when we die.. Death is something we all have in common and it waits for no one..