Unfamiliar Ground

The years which came and gone I was to face
With many days of waste without a care
The motionless time I cannot replace
Leaves a cloak with shredded holes I must wear
I chose to walk upon an uncleared path
With nothing there to guide along the way
To contemplate the years of aftermath
To understand the reasons that outweigh
I am content with choices that I've made
Through each traveled year of life, I found
In a century born I could not evade
My soul was trapped in unfamiliar ground
The world I found was far beyond my mind
I yearned for something there I could not find


1/8/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 6:16 PM
I can sure relate to this one, Frederic. Did you do this for a challenge? I really enjoyed reading this one.
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January 9, 2018 at 1:13 PM
Frederic, you are one of the best when it comes to this form... Enjoyed reading your poem today. ~LINDA~
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January 9, 2018 at 6:48 AM
A great sonnet that reflects upon life, i think many will do that and feel this way.. most important thing is to be content and you are content..
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