Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

Searching For You

I walk upon a green feathered hilltop
to find your soul, that I lost long ago  
and 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
I feel the sadness of my emptiness
while listening for the unanswered call
there is no time that my pain's loss can quell
no answer to quiet the question why
as life moves on and there is only hell
searching for you, I'm 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 February 8, 2022 at 7:43 PM A very beautiful sonnet. Beautifully written. Congratulations! Frederic Parker February 9, 2022 at 4:24 PM Thank you for your kind remark Christuraj

Paul Schneiter April 24, 2015 at 7:27 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 November 15, 2014 at 7:11 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 November 3, 2014 at 10:37 PM Oh, this is very heartbreaking, Frederic.

Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2014 at 1:25 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 October 30, 2014 at 10:41 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 October 30, 2014 at 5:11 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 October 30, 2014 at 7:12 PM thank you for your kindness Maurice

Maurice Yvonne October 30, 2014 at 5:03 AM Stunning write, I am adding this poem to my list of favs.

Len Gasun October 30, 2014 at 4:23 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 October 30, 2014 at 7:13 PM thank your for your kindness Leonora

Brenda Meier-Hans October 29, 2014 at 9:59 PM I feel the pain of loss and the loneliness in the words you have written. Congratulations on your win. Frederic Parker October 30, 2014 at 7:14 PM thank you for your kindness Brenda

Carrie Richards October 29, 2014 at 9:03 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 October 30, 2014 at 7:15 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 October 29, 2014 at 7:33 PM wonderful sonnet Frederic but so so sad many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Frederic Parker October 30, 2014 at 7:16 PM thank you Jan for your kindness

Paul Callus October 29, 2014 at 7:10 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 October 30, 2014 at 7:19 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 October 29, 2014 at 7:03 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 October 29, 2014 at 7:10 PM thank you Charlotte for your kindness and it seems you have a gentle soul....Frederic

Carolyn Devonshire October 26, 2014 at 5:37 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 October 30, 2014 at 7:28 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 October 26, 2014 at 2:40 AM Very nice but sad sonnet, Fred! Take care now. Love and light! Xxx D. Frederic Parker October 30, 2014 at 7:29 PM love and light to you Dorian

Leon Enriquez October 25, 2014 at 11:48 PM Dear Frederic: Lovely write. Lovely read. Well done my friend. All the best then, Leon. Frederic Parker October 30, 2014 at 7:30 PM thank you for your kindness Leon