Frederic Parker Poet Rhyme

No Return

He saw the shoreline of his death
Stared at sea's rolling wave
Found the sky and sea's banding belt
Asked God, honor his grave

The red sun will warm his last breath
Footprints he left on the land
Calmly he swims to the setting sun
His prints covered by sand


3/27/15

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Kim Merryman August 11, 2021 at 3:20 PM A great write, Frederic! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Andrea Dietrich May 16, 2015 at 12:02 AM wow, I absolutely love this one. It's dark and gorgeously written. FAVE for this number one.

Eve Roper May 15, 2015 at 9:07 PM Wonderful win, a 7

Sara Kendrick May 15, 2015 at 12:31 PM Very impressive winning work..Way to go!!Congrats..Sara

Paul Callus May 15, 2015 at 12:15 PM This is absolutely beautiful, inspiring and touching, Frederic. No wonder it came first! Congratulations! // paul

Kp Nunez May 15, 2015 at 4:02 AM This is a beautiful write, and I'm pleased to have read this today. Congratulations, Frederic. Kim

Poet Destroyer A May 14, 2015 at 7:38 PM :-) Amazing Lines, Congratulations ~LINDA~

Jan Allison May 14, 2015 at 5:46 PM Dropping back with my congrats Frederic:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A May 14, 2015 at 5:18 PM Congratulations Frederic. have a nice day. SKAT

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 29, 2015 at 4:30 PM Wow, inspiring words wrapped in beautiful imagery, Frederic! Best wishes in the contest...hugs, Rhonda

Laura Leiser March 27, 2015 at 9:32 PM Powerful imagery and emotion conveyed here, Frederic. Well done!

Jan Allison March 27, 2015 at 3:47 PM such intense imagery Frederic - absolutely beautifully expressed - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx