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Searching For You

I walk upon a green feathered hilltop to find your soul, I lost long ago lay flowers where your grave says stop sit in the silence till' the sun is low I'll bow my head and feel the loneliness while trembling hands cradle tears that fall feel the sadness of my emptiness while listening for the unanswered call there is no time pain's loss can quell no answer to quiet the question why life moves on and there is only hell searching for you, lost, my eyes still cry I'll claim no noble dignity or deed find nothing alone on this hill, but need 10/25/14

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/8/2022 7:43:00 PM

A very beautiful sonnet. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Frederic Parker
Date: 2/9/2022 4:24:00 PM

Thank you for your kind remark Christuraj

Paul Schneiter

Date: 4/24/2015 7:27:00 PM

This remarkable poem packs industrial-strength emotional power in its limited lines. It made me think of my own loved who have passed on. The ending is especially memorable and moving. Thank you for sharing it. Beautiful even midst its sadness.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 11/15/2014 7:11:00 AM

Your heart an open book of love in your poems, Frederic, well done! If only the world were on your plane of conscientious...jmg

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 11/3/2014 10:37:00 PM

Oh, this is very heartbreaking, Frederic.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2014 1:25:00 AM

This is a fantastic sonnet, Frederic. It is so smooth flowing and lovely. BIG congrats . You chose your free for all very well.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/30/2014 10:41:00 PM

Dont know why ur writes always touch my heart, emotive creative piece that got eyes wet! congrats on huge win Frederic! goes to my fav.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/30/2014 5:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this heart wrenching write. Their is a warmth contained within a pain one could not even imagine. Lots Of Love.

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:12:00 PM

thank you for your kindness Maurice

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/30/2014 5:03:00 AM

Stunning write, I am adding this poem to my list of favs.

Len Gasun

Date: 10/30/2014 4:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your great win and on this outstanding sonnet of yours my dear friend, Frederic! Hugs and cheers! love lots, Leonora

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:13:00 PM

thank your for your kindness Leonora

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 10/29/2014 9:59:00 PM

I feel the pain of loss and the loneliness in the words you have written. Congratulations on your win.

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:14:00 PM

thank you for your kindness Brenda

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/29/2014 9:03:00 PM

This touches that place in one's heart, we have all been.....the loss and sadness, ....what a beautiful, and amazing poem, Frederic. That last stanza says it all. :) Congratulations

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:15:00 PM

though we haven't cross paths much Carrie I admire your work and thank you for taking the time to be so kind

Jan Allison

Date: 10/29/2014 7:33:00 PM

wonderful sonnet Frederic but so so sad many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:16:00 PM

thank you Jan for your kindness

Paul Callus

Date: 10/29/2014 7:10:00 PM

How sad and yet so touchingly beautiful; you did a fine job here Frederic; your emotions expressed strongly and with dignity. Congrats on a deserved win. // paul

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:19:00 PM

death isn't something I've had to deal with much in my life so it was a subject I had to perceive..thank you Paul

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 10/29/2014 7:03:00 PM

I thought this one might be yours - beautifully penned, poignant and soulful...I always think of you as the sonnet master, but you're also a very talented free verse writer - congrats on your win in my contest

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/29/2014 7:10:00 PM

thank you Charlotte for your kindness and it seems you have a gentle soul....Frederic

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/26/2014 5:37:00 AM

Dear Frederic, the lingering pain associated with loss of a loved one comes through so vividly in your poem. I can really relate to this one as I lost a husband and a fiancé. Both have been gone for a long time, but I still cry at times and wonder how my life would be if they hadn't die. Favorite line: "With hands trembling cradle tears that fall." There was a puddle beneath me when we turned off the respirator and watched my father die. Definitely a favorite poem, Frederic. Love, Carolyn

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:28:00 PM

I'm sorry for your loss Carolyn and yes when things happen we always ask what if..and yet it is these same things that give us strength...my wife cried for three long years after her father died and I when mine died paid no attention because he was a very abusive parent and loss the right for me to care

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 10/26/2014 2:40:00 AM

Very nice but sad sonnet, Fred! Take care now. Love and light! Xxx D.

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:29:00 PM

love and light to you Dorian

Leon Enriquez

Date: 10/25/2014 11:48:00 PM

Dear Frederic: Lovely write. Lovely read. Well done my friend. All the best then, Leon.

Frederic Parker
Date: 10/30/2014 7:30:00 PM

thank you for your kindness Leon