Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

Survivor

Life's waves washed me upon your Island shore
Tossed by rolling seas, a torn heart maroon
You found me, the sea and sand no more
Gave caring love in your sheltered lagoon
I had nothing, no jeweled treasure to share
No diamonds bright, rubies red, fragile heart
You clothed me in reason, a coat I wear
For this gift, a promise, we'll never part
My love though humble, is forever free
I place it well without reserve or fear
On your heart's altar, I leave a plea
And only ask, you keep it well my dear

Life had cast me from its brigantine deck
Now found, survivor of my heart's shipwreck



For the contest Islands
sponsored by Anthony Slausen

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Skat A March 15, 2014 at 10:05 AM Good morning Frederic, .. Congratulations on Anthony's Island contest. ~SKAT~ Frederic Parker March 15, 2014 at 10:59 AM thank you my friend

Connie Gildersleeve March 10, 2014 at 6:06 PM Nicely written Frederic. Congratulations on your fine win - Connie Frederic Parker March 10, 2014 at 6:44 PM thank you for your kindness

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2014 at 5:20 PM I adored this the first time I saw it. Congrats. Probably my favorite in the whole contest. Frederic Parker March 10, 2014 at 6:45 PM Thank you Andrea my poetic friend that means a lot

Barbara Gorelick March 10, 2014 at 7:51 AM congrats on your success...I do enjoy a good metaphor..BG Frederic Parker March 10, 2014 at 2:25 PM Thank you Barbara for reading and yes I felt for this contest a metaphor was the way to go, but well see..

Shadow Hamilton March 10, 2014 at 7:02 AM hi Frederic good pen congrats on win hugs Frederic Parker March 10, 2014 at 2:23 PM Thank you Shadow for reading and for your kindness

Tim Smith March 8, 2014 at 12:15 PM I love the metaphor Frederic ...Well done.....Tim Frederic Parker March 8, 2014 at 4:04 PM Thank you Tim for reading and your kindness

Robert Pettit March 7, 2014 at 10:44 PM Looks like a great entry for Anthony's contest. Frederic Parker March 7, 2014 at 10:48 PM Thank you Robert for reading and your kindness

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2014 at 10:28 PM what a lovely and imaginative way to do the contest theme. Pure metaphor and very well crafted! Frederic Parker March 7, 2014 at 10:38 PM thank you my poetic friend for your kindness