Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

Lost Portraits

I painted portraits of you in my heart
till' dark clouds allowed pouring rain to fall
washed away paintings hung that fell apart
to leave my heart's chamber an empty hall
my love for you held portraits that I hung
now a darker place with its vacant walls
where my love's dust becomes a wormwood dung
when love died slowly in pain-filled thralls
this chamber, this hall, now a silent place
that's shrouded by a darkness of morass
when vanished portraits left a lonely space
where doors are closed and no one may trespass
For all my painted portraits I will weep
When I find them in my dreams when I sleep

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Andrea Dietrich July 12, 2024 at 9:47 PM Such a splendid sonnet. Hard to believe it ever had NA. Congrats, Frederick

Ink Empress July 12, 2024 at 3:28 AM Dear frederick i see iv commented on this before! This really is one of my fave poems and i think you are one of my fave poets here on soup. If not for that one line with 9syllables this would have placed 1st, but because of that, i had to place it second but still this is a fave for me and i love it. Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 24, 2024 at 6:34 AM Dear Frederic, What a poignant expression of loss and heartache. I loved how the imagery of washed-away paintings and empty chambers speaks volumes about the emptiness left behind when love fades. Your words evoke a sense of longing and sorrow. What a heartfelt piece—it's a beautiful testament to the power of love and its aftermath. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Ink Empress May 23, 2024 at 11:28 AM Dear frederick! Your sonnets always makes us readers feel so much , leaving us all in awe! I really love the lines “ I painted portraits of you in my heart till' dark clouds allowed pouring rain to fall” what an opening for this heartfelt and soulful write! “ For all my painted portraits I will weep When I find them in my dreams when I sleep” soul stirring! So poignant and moving! Youv done an exquisite job as always! Pleasure reading your work. Best wishes! Frederic Parker May 23, 2024 at 4:43 PM Thank you, Ink for your generous comments, especially coming from a poet like you are...

Susan Ashley May 23, 2024 at 10:50 AM Dear friend, dear poet, your poignant pen spills with sad beauty. The lost portraits of lost love exquisitely expressed with rich imagery and lovelorn metaphors as only you can do with masterful poetic strokes created with your soulful pen. A soul striking couplet a fine finish for a very emotive piece. Warmest wishes, dear Frederic.. ~Susan Frederic Parker May 23, 2024 at 4:47 PM Susan Dear friend, dear poet your poetic soul of kindness gives my heart pause to beat once more before saying thank you...Frederic

Silent One May 23, 2024 at 10:08 AM Deep and profound.. Your sonnets are always a joy to read my friend. Frederic Parker May 23, 2024 at 4:48 PM thank you, my poetic friend, as I find joy in reading your poems with their deep meanings