Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

The Midst of Life

As I ponder upon each breath done well
Without melancholy or deep sadness
Life's brush will paint my worn soul in pastel
Calm memories I have of its madness 
My Autumn days I have found wonderful
Spent with the blood of my blood as they play
Music of their souls I find beautiful
I can listen to their sounds every day
In the midst of life, I'm thirsty for rest
To embrace the color of graying years
In my gardens of shaded realms armrest
I'll breathe each breath until it disappears
When I ponder on everything I've done
All of its sadness and gladness was fun


5/15/18 contest sponsor...Broken Wings
A Poem about Death Poetry Contest
In the Midst of Life

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Line Gauthier June 2, 2018 at 8:56 PM Congrats on your win, Frederic.

Constance La France May 19, 2018 at 10:39 PM Frederic, congratulations on your win in my contest with this impressive write, well done and I love the music too ~

Susan Gentry May 19, 2018 at 9:58 AM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful sonnet. Well done ,:)

Jan Allison May 18, 2018 at 2:19 PM Another superb sonnet Frederic, Many congrats on your win, you write this form so expertly:-) hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands May 18, 2018 at 1:44 PM Congratulations for you win Frederic :)

Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2018 at 12:29 PM - Congratulations on your 2rd place in the contest, Frederic :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud May 17, 2018 at 11:48 AM a life well lived accepts the beauty of death... such a soulful read from you, frederic.. huggs

Laura Leiser May 16, 2018 at 8:13 PM What a superb sonnet, covering the themes of age and death so well with your masterful pen, Frederic! Enjoyed this one. :)

Andrea Dietrich May 16, 2018 at 3:27 PM I want to do "in the midst of life" too. We thought alike with the theme of death, frederic. This is beautiful as always your sonnets are.

Daniel Turner May 15, 2018 at 9:50 PM I wouldn't go right to fun but it has been interesting to say the least. I love your sonnet, Frederic. Good luck, poet:)

Heidi Sands May 15, 2018 at 4:41 PM Frederic, you write so beautifully. Good luck in the contest :)