Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

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Let Yesterdays Be

The settled times of yesterdays grow old
And turn a weathered gray inside my mind
My memories have even now turned cold
I need them not to be there to remind
For tomorrows came sooner than I thought
The days and nights have passed in growing speed
My minutes rushing to the marker's plot
When final breath will come as I concede
I'll search my soul to face the dim-lit days
And thankful for my time that's yet to come
I'll try and live in calm and peaceful ways
Until the last to which I must succumb

     I will seek to be a wordsmith to the blind
     And guide them to leave yesterday behind



7/31/17...contest...Let it be

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Jan Allison August 28, 2017 at 11:54 AM You are a master soneteer Frederic - I listened to the audio before reading the poem and the final couplet really resonated with me especially as my mother has failing sight and I read my poems to her. Many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper August 25, 2017 at 9:17 AM Beautiful poem, Frederic, congratulations on your win. ~*

Anita Harris August 25, 2017 at 8:25 AM Congratulations on a fine poem and an outstanding placement in the Let It Be contest!

Eileen Manassian August 6, 2017 at 3:23 AM Your voice soothes me, Frederic. I love your poetry. One are one of my favorite poets on this sight. May you live long and prosper, dear. I will gladly be guided by your words.

Aurore Severo July 31, 2017 at 10:16 PM Being a single mum, I felt comfort in these words, peace and love xoxoxoxo

Dale Gregory Cozart July 31, 2017 at 2:59 PM Another gorgeous, graceful sonnet.

Heidi Sands July 31, 2017 at 2:30 PM This is great Frederic. I enjoyed this. I read it twice. Good luck in the contest :)