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Washed Ashore

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My body washed unbidden on your shore Tossed by life's waves to be maroon I shall sail waves desperate never more As I found love in your sheltered lagoon I have nothing, no jeweled treasure to share No bright diamonds, red rubies, precious art You clothed me in reason, this coat I wear For my gift, a promise we'll never part My love humble and eternally free I give it without my worry or fear Placed on your heart's altar for you to see With only this, you keep it well my dear Life, cast me out from its brigantine deck A lone survivor from my own shipwreck 9/14/17

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Susan Ashley

Date: 7/26/2025 8:56:00 AM

Frederic, dear friend, dear poet, I'm so happy to share the podium with you and to be brought back to re-visit this soulful poem and relish the rich romantic metaphors once again. Great emotion portrayed in your expressive imagery. Your couplet is a fantastic finale! Congratulations for your success in Rob's contest! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/25/2025 5:53:00 AM

Fabulous, congratulations on your placement.

Rob Carmack

Date: 7/25/2025 5:46:00 AM

Congrats Frederic and thank you for this entry.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/24/2017 4:57:00 PM

You are a master sonneteer Frederic another beauty from your pen! Many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/24/2017 9:44:00 AM

We never know what life has in store for us, Frederic! This metaphorical poem shows that love could be patiently waiting round the corner, ready to pleasantly surprise. Excellent ending, too! Congratulations on your well deserved win. Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/23/2017 2:00:00 PM

Congratulations for your win with this beautiful poem Frederic :)

Eve Roper

Date: 9/23/2017 11:54:00 AM

Well done, Frederic, congratulations on your win hugs Eve

Constance La France

Date: 9/23/2017 9:12:00 AM

Frederic, congratulations on your win in my contest with this lovely poem and I love your image too, well done!

Frederic Parker
Date: 9/23/2017 3:16:00 PM

Thank you Constance for my placement and thank you again for reminding me of my title

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2017 7:05:00 PM

I love this metaphorical sonnet you wrote, Frederic. Unbidden , you portrayed that word so well!!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/14/2017 7:42:00 PM

Ohh, this is so emotionally tender and touching Frederic. So beautifully and poetically expressed; the content is lovely. Every line is so rich in emotion and imagery, your last two lines I just adore!