Frederic Parker Poet Rhyme

What I Gave

I see a soldier over the rise
It's there my enemy lay
Startled, much to my surprize
Down the hill, a soldier in gray

With a steady pace, through the fog
The morning's mist a wall
A single shot, a barking dog
A voice in the distance called

My body's falling, no concern
A spinning sky, a soaring bird
A heart now stopped by the burn
Before my last breath was heard

What I gave, you ask of me
My death before I knew love
I took and oath, I couldn't flee
I died because account of


contest... What I Gave
6/20/14

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Faye Gibson July 14, 2014 at 1:34 PM Great write, Frederic. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 14, 2014 at 10:47 AM Exactly the way I feel Frederic ! Top winner to me ,, big congrats on win // Upma//

Carolyn Devonshire June 21, 2014 at 3:57 PM Dear Frederic, it's a shame that so many young people who never "knew love" are sent to battle. I admire their courage and appreciate their efforts to preserve freedom. Still, wouldn't it be ironic if those who declare war were forced to engage in the combat. Just a thought. Your poem drew me in immediately and it's Aces for the contest! Love, Carolyn (My contest is posted now. Sorry for the confusion. Admin has been working on my problem.) Frederic Parker June 21, 2014 at 4:28 PM your thought is the same from all of us who served, and yes I saw that your contest was posted, thank you for your kindness

Nette Onclaud June 21, 2014 at 3:39 PM stirrimg me to the core, frederick... superb expressions!. huggs Frederic Parker June 21, 2014 at 4:29 PM thank you nette for reading and for your kindness