Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

Perhaps

An endless emptiness lays before me
Shadows drift on my horizon's line
What could have been is now my life's debris
In a realm of if,  by the world's design
When we danced our last in rays from moonlight
The time used was to fulfill love's sorrow
Days were so fleeting like dreams from the night
They lingered in the heart of tomorrow
I question the mind of what could have been
And chase warm shadows from a sunset lost
I'll pluck the deep wound from my heart's peeled skin
And judge the pain inflected by its cost
Time spins and our passion could not forsee
Perhaps on day, we'll find a way to be


contest If only, maybe
8/2/20

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Sam Kauffman August 9, 2020 at 10:19 AM Elegant and eloquent, Frederic! "What could have been is now my life's debris." You have truly explored and described the depths of "if only." Congratulations on your win!

Aditi Mishra August 8, 2020 at 2:25 AM Your account is really touching Frederic. You pen delicate emotions beautifully. Congratulations on your win! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 5, 2020 at 11:35 AM - We often think "what could have been" ... but, difficult to find an answer, Frederic :) - A lovely poem :) - Congratulations on your win - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One August 5, 2020 at 8:08 AM Maybe one day we will find a way to be.. a fine penned sonnet.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Ryan J. Mccabe August 2, 2020 at 1:55 PM TO ME!!:!!NOW!!:!!