Last Breath

The gentle wind warms my old wrinkled skin
As I slowly sink in the sea's soft sand
The gliding flight of seabirds seen again
Beyond gray contours where sea touches land 
Their soft silhouettes claim this final place
As I silently stare into the view
And find quiet edges my eyes embrace
Knowing all of us are just passing through
This moment of peace turns, as thoughts now come
To many souls who've stood here before me
And saw the same sky, heard the tides same drum
Wondered of their place in life's decree

As beautiful colors float in my mind
I'll hope the next old soul reflects in kind

written by Frederic Parker
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kroll Avatar
August 15, 2016 at 8:25 AM
I can feel the vignette you create so well. Love your images and the spirit behind them. It's certainly a keeper. Glad to have discovered your poems
Allison Avatar
April 25, 2014 at 2:15 AM
simply beautiful a well deserved winner. Hugs Jan x
Dillard Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Congratulations on this deserving write. RAY
Mehta Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:06 AM
Very apt perspective. Congratulations on the win, Frederic
Parker Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:15 AM
thank you Dr Ram for reading and for your kind response
Lamoureux Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 7:23 AM
A haunting piece, congratulations!
Parker Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:16 AM
thank you Richard for reading and for your kind response
Walker  Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 5:49 AM
Beautiful Frederic... Congratulation on your well deserve first place win in this contest... Verlena
Parker Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:17 AM
Thank you Verlena for reading and for your kind response
A. Sharma Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 1:21 AM
Fabulous poetry,, liked the last two concluding ones the most ,,,congrats Frederic a great win indeed !
Parker Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:18 AM
Thank you Dr Upma for reading and for your kind response
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April 23, 2014 at 11:39 PM
Hi Frederic, this is an awesome win... Linda
Parker Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:19 AM
thank you Linda my poetic friend for reading and for your kind response
Smith Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 11:17 PM
Congrats on the win my friend
Parker Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:21 AM
Thank you Tim for reading and for your kind response
Deschler Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 9:55 PM
I really enjoyed the vivid imagery in your poem. I felt like I was viewing a painting as I was reading. Great depth in this soulful write, Frederic! Congrats on your first place win in my contest!
Parker Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 8:25 AM
thank you Kelly for allowing me to enter your contest ,there were many good poems entered, mine was just one of many
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