Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

These Are the Days

As days come to cross the changing sunsets
So far from a scripture of love and peace
I'll pass these days consumed without regrets
In held hope, the length of breath will increase
These days of life and times span so few years
As time's mirrored window reflects today
Dressed in colored curtains from our fears
They hang around my face now on display
As I silently count my grains of sand
I'll hold the blood of my born blood with love
From their rendered colored charms days expand
I'll read to them some scripture from above
Through these days I hold a wish to be young
I'm old and now the lifeless gray has come


5/28/18 contest These are the Days

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Susan Gentry June 18, 2018 at 10:05 PM Congratulations on your win! Well done!

Agnes Krampe June 14, 2018 at 8:36 PM Congrats on your win, Frederic, with this thought provoking poem full of beautiful imagery.

Connie Marcum Wong June 14, 2018 at 2:09 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win with this lovely entry Frederic. : )

Jan Allison June 13, 2018 at 2:44 PM A glorious sonnet Frederic, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Suzanne Delaney June 12, 2018 at 5:32 AM My congratulations, Frederic: Having known youth we always wish to return.......a nice winning sonnet. SuZ

Eve Roper June 11, 2018 at 8:39 PM Nicely done, Frederic, congratulations on your well deserved win.. Hugs Eve

Heidi Sands June 11, 2018 at 5:36 PM Congratulations for your win Frederic! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 11, 2018 at 2:03 PM - Congratulations on your win, Frederic :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner June 11, 2018 at 1:00 PM Congratulations Frederic on your placement in My contest. I loved your sonnet. Frederic Parker June 11, 2018 at 1:55 PM thank you Daniel for the kindness

Elaine George June 3, 2018 at 6:50 AM I know exactly what you are conveying in this well written...sonnet. Sure to be on the winner's list. Elaine

Sunlite Wanter May 28, 2018 at 4:27 PM Very beautiful, Frederic - and very insightful. With the music, it was a real joy. I enjoyed it very much.

John Gondolf May 28, 2018 at 4:26 PM Great sonnet, Frederic, I’m right there with you. Best of luck in the contest. John