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Evening On the Pier

Sunsets from the pier
They paint a string of reds
As the horizon spreads
Soon a soft gray

To be alone in thought
Where the pier and sea meet
Away from the loud street
To await night

Finding peace and quiet
Free from a working day
On this pier I will stay
Consumed by stars


Frederic Parker
contest..On the Pier
7/10/14

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Date: 7/17/2014 6:15:00 AM
one of my favorites in the contest, frederic... you are a winner.. huggs!
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Frederic Parker
Date: 7/17/2014 2:36:00 PM
thank you my friend for your kindness it has been received with a smile
Date: 7/10/2014 9:11:00 PM
wow, Frederic, I have actually not seen too many of these pier poems but yours is amazingly good. I just love your last line. It says it all.
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Frederic Parker
Date: 7/11/2014 8:04:00 AM
Thank you my poetic friend, And have a nice weekend,

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