Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

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 May 29, 2021 at 11:06 AM Perfect rhythm without sacrificing the theme and story! I am trying to learn how to do that. - Ken

John Hamilton May 10, 2021 at 10:08 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 May 6, 2021 at 5:30 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 May 2, 2021 at 4:50 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!