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Fade To Gray

To gaze back upon footprints of my time And see the prints so shallow fade to gray As they dissolve and leave no trace behind I'll hesitate to look beyond the day When standing straight is a moment treasured And hair once full is now a thin disguise When my skin gains spots and wrinkles measured I still smile every morning when I rise When nothings real but passing time I live And every deed pressed in my heart inlaid I struggle with the things I must forgive Before the mental photographs all fade I'll watch the children of my heart at play Before my footprints slowly fade away 2/7/14 contest Footprints sponsor Carolyn Devonshire

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Ken Rone

Date: 5/29/2021 11:06:00 AM

Perfect rhythm without sacrificing the theme and story! I am trying to learn how to do that. - Ken

John Hamilton

Date: 5/10/2021 10:08:00 AM

Another excellent sonnet as only you can do, all these words about time passing and images fading from memory, footprints fading until there's no trace left so touching Frederic, I feel it deeply, indeed I thank God I wake up another day, although limited to what I can accomplish life still is beautiful. Another fave!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/6/2021 5:30:00 PM

--- While you run to do what's left to do... Ouch. I hate those pulled muscles, don't you?!... I guess you're right, Frederic. ~ Fellow 'Fader'

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/2/2021 4:50:00 PM

Another great sonnet, Frederic. It's always a pleasure to read on of your well written sonnets.. Thank you for sharing and good luck!