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Evoking Pathos

I find no solace living in the past Nor want to dwell for their companion's need As most will drift away until the last Except for those I want I'll intercede Chronicles have chosen a path to guide And not to place a shrine on passing ground Nor shine a lamp on failures rarefied But give form and substance to wisdom found I need my back to always face the east So my searching eyes can find the fullest day Memory filled pages I read the least They're only there to explain not to sway To hold a painful moment ever close To never free the past evokes pathos 5/12/17

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/7/2017 11:45:00 AM

Dwelling in the present is healthy for the heart Frederic...beautifully written! Congratulations on your well deserved First placement! : )

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/7/2017 9:53:00 AM

Coming back with congrats on your win, Frederic. Glad to read this one again.

Joseph Soper

Date: 8/6/2017 9:34:00 PM

Niceley written and congrats on the well deserved win...

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/6/2017 3:27:00 PM

Congrats!!! my friend...nicely penned...god bless...^WW^

John Hamilton

Date: 8/6/2017 3:20:00 PM

Beautiful rhymes, especially liked the deep meaning, you are the master of sonnets Frederick, congrats at a worthy number1 win!

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/6/2017 4:52:00 PM

thank you for your kindness John

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/16/2017 9:13:00 AM

A 7 for this well-written, very thought-provoking sonnet, Frederic--Congrats on your win! Janice

Agnes Krampe

Date: 5/16/2017 7:20:00 AM

Great sonnet, Frederic. The first line drew me in. Deep poem, lots to think about. Congrats on your win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/14/2017 7:59:00 PM

wow, DEEP and very well crafted sonnet this is. A very fine entry for Brian!!

Lin Lane

Date: 5/13/2017 9:08:00 AM

Recalling sad memories is a blight, but I've yet to discover a way to avoid that pathos. My favorite lines have you facing West to find the fullest day. Your poems have always taken me with you, to see through your eyes and this one is no exception, Frederic.