Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

Time Traveler

The fractured light of day rises, so still
And I am but a part, lost in its shade
Question not the sun but the role I fill
Find reason and wonder are ready made
To follow days as a linear string
And remember it has a final end
To count rainbows and colors they bring
Marvel at the symmetry of the bend
Who am I, an intruder to this scene?
One who counts time by the suns that rise
Who lays upon Earth watch the life between
Listen in quiet as stars harmonize

To capture its rhythm, the pulse I feel
To comprehend my time traveled is real


6/10/14

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Tim Smith June 18, 2014 at 7:19 AM stopping back with congratulations on your win

Arlene Smith June 18, 2014 at 6:42 AM Frederic! Such an incredible write. I have so often had these thought but could never Penn them as beautifully as you have here.. Hats off to you on a fine win!! Hugs.. Arlene..

Carrie Richards June 17, 2014 at 6:14 PM The music is captured and the sonnet is in harmony !! Lovely poem Frederic!! Congratulations! Frederic Parker June 17, 2014 at 8:56 PM thank you Carrie for reading and your kind response

Carolyn Devonshire June 17, 2014 at 5:01 PM Dear Frederic, Just as with Deb, the "linear string" jumped out at me. Indeed, there are only so many sunsets that we shall see. This is a very intuitive and thought-provoking poem. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn Frederic Parker June 17, 2014 at 5:45 PM thank you Carolyn, for reading and your kind response

Debbie Guzzi June 17, 2014 at 4:22 PM I always enjoy your verse Fred fav line [To follow days as a linear string] Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Frederic Parker June 17, 2014 at 5:46 PM thank you Debbie for your kind response

Faye Gibson June 13, 2014 at 6:14 PM Your writing is so beautiful... and you know how to do a sonnet. Thank you for your recent visit to "Books." Frederic Parker June 17, 2014 at 5:50 PM thank you Faye for your kindness

Tim Smith June 10, 2014 at 2:52 PM We must find our roll...wonderful Frederic Frederic Parker June 17, 2014 at 5:50 PM thank you Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen June 10, 2014 at 2:49 PM - Wonder of Life... - Beautifully written Frederic - I share your thoughts :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Frederic Parker June 17, 2014 at 5:53 PM my friend I've come to know the depth of your feeling about nature, it is a bond we share, thank you for reading and for being kind..Frederic