Frederic Parker Poet Quatrain

Where Frozen Embers Burn

Her hand of friendship, not desire
Though we traveled roads long and far
My heart was hers for all to lend
She sought from life a blazing star

The years became a seedless tree
A love kept silent, never grew
My honor held in quiet stead
As she disappeared from view

An Autumn night, as years had passed
Came gentle knock, my open door
And there she stood in a quiet pose
A rushing kiss, the empty floor

A night we found of hungered bliss
The embers cold to passion's fire
The last goodby was her gift
She'd always known my heart's desire


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8/18/14

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Dr.Ram Mehta August 29, 2014 at 5:31 AM I like this as it is full of emotions well penned, Frederic

Carolyn Devonshire August 28, 2014 at 3:38 PM Dear Frederic, you are a man of many talents. I've seen so many sides of you in your poetry and here the passion is overwhelming. Having that one night of happiness and then having to say goodbye is very hard. Excellent writing. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Faye Gibson August 28, 2014 at 3:17 PM Wow, Frederic, this calls forth a great flood of emotion; a beautiful write. Congrats.

Crystal Bourret August 21, 2014 at 9:50 AM Unrequited love fulfilled for one blissful evening...bittersweet indeed. The imagery is wonderfully done and the flow is like a sweet song. Great write.

Dr.Ram Mehta August 19, 2014 at 10:17 AM Wonderful write with stunning imagery, Frederic

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 19, 2014 at 9:03 AM Very sweet poem Frederic , so sublime ! Sure will place high on emotions! Best wishes always !

Carolyn Devonshire August 19, 2014 at 1:55 AM Dear Frederic, How wonderful that you and she finally had a night of "hungered bliss." Even if it was a last goodbye, it is something you will always remember. Thanks for you kind comments and best wishes to you for success in the contest. Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud August 18, 2014 at 2:02 PM tenderness is the word for this sparkling piece.. SOUP MAIL!

Jan Allison August 18, 2014 at 12:19 PM Frederic it is simply stunning! Wonderful imagery with a message of hope. Good luck for the contest:-) Hugs Jan xxx

J. R. Corbin August 18, 2014 at 12:15 PM Frederic, First of your poems I have read, and I am really impressed (and envious, lol). Very sweet romantic lyric. Very, very nice. I think you have a contest winner here. Good luck! Jim

Anne-Lise Andresen August 18, 2014 at 12:05 PM - If love proceed gradually forward, it will last much longer - A lovely poem Frederic - I hope it will win in the contest - good luck my friend - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Frederic Parker August 18, 2014 at 12:09 PM sorry Anne, somehow my answer to Jan ended up with you, anyway thanks for your kindness Frederic Parker August 18, 2014 at 12:06 PM thanks Jan, I removed a stanza, hated to but 16 is 16