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 to 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

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Suzanne Delaney September 27, 2021 at 10:03 AM Such perfect cadence, Frederick: Wonderful depiction of growing older. Best, Suzanne

Sam Kauffman May 6, 2021 at 10:08 AM Frederic, congratulations on your win. Your wording and descriptions of adding more candles to your cake are so unique and creative. All the best.

Carolyn Devonshire May 4, 2021 at 8:28 AM The marks most of us leave on our planet truly are eradicated by time, Frederic. Enjoyed the way you described the aging process -- hair thinning, wrinkles and sunspots. (Lines 2 and 9 had 11 syllables according to howmanysyllables.com.) Otherwise, a lovely sonnet. There were many extraordinary poems in this contest. Congratulations on a well-deserved win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Sandra Haight May 16, 2016 at 9:07 AM An amazing Sonnet, Frederick. Every day is another blessing and we must be thankful to take another step forward. My sentiments too. Congratulations on your placement in this Premiere Contest. 7+Fav, Sandra

Sneha Rv May 16, 2016 at 2:01 AM How marvellous!! Congrats on your amazing win!! :) :)

Janis Medders Tobechi May 15, 2016 at 7:58 PM Love the sonnet....I am having a sonnet contest, check it out,,,,,Congratulations on your placement in the contest

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores May 15, 2016 at 3:28 PM Congratulations Frederic on the placement of the contest

Poet Destroyer A May 22, 2014 at 1:05 PM Frederic.. Thank you for supporting one of my latest contest. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog ENCORE" if you'd like. Always & Forever <3 LINDA ;-)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 7, 2014 at 4:11 PM - Frederic, this is both beautiful and a little sad - your footsteps will never die for your loved ones- I wish you a nice weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Frederic Parker February 7, 2014 at 10:06 PM Thank you Anne for your kind response, as one ages sadness is easier to reflect on..as long as it doesn't consume....you too have a nice weekend