Frederic Parker Poet Sonnet

Without Lament

I have no sorrow, for sorrow is small,
And can't be held guilty for choices made.
Reflections are scrawled on my mind's dark wall,
And will leave stains as they begin to fade.
Time passes without a sense of motion.
My lost dreams disappear with wrinkled skin.
Traveled paths contain my life's emotions.
Leads from a world not to be seen again.
Though eyes perceive what the heart desires,
Long to conceive of perfection not found.
They see the way lighted by hopeful fires.
A clearer path to stay on fateful ground.

     The distance traveled, the lifetime spent.
     Hurried times unraveled without lament.

 





date written...10/16/15

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Jacqueline R. Mendoza May 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM Angels, yup from the Divine Lord. U might want to check some of my poems bcoz it's good for ur soul, u might like it too because it's from Eternal God. U might want to start with my poem titled "Eternal" and work ur way up to recent okay, Good luck on ur journey!

Christuraj Alex October 20, 2021 at 11:16 PM Time passes without a sense of motion." - Beautiful. The whole poem is full of wisdom. Congratulations!

Jan Allison October 20, 2021 at 4:18 PM dropping back again with many congrats Frederic:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman October 19, 2021 at 11:19 AM A life without lament is a well examined, well resolved life, Frederic. So many wonderfully created word pictures in your emotive write. Congratulations on your win.

Gary Radice October 19, 2021 at 7:07 AM An excellent sonnet that is beautifully finished by your two closing lines. Cheers - Gary

Susan Ashley October 18, 2021 at 8:27 PM Dear Poet, Dear Friend, your soulful pen is deep and rich and spills with such poignant beauty. I am moved by the wistful finesse of your exquisite expression that kindle my heartstrings with delicate sparks and artistic plucks. Congratulations for your excellent win in Milton's contest. It is indeed the highest honor for me to share the podium with you, Frederic. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 7:58 PM This is an exceptional beautiful, poignant poem and so deserving of its place in the top ten of all the poems submitted in my contest. Thanks, and congratulations!!!

Constance La France August 23, 2021 at 11:35 AM Frederic, thank you for taking part in the Tributes To Carolyn, your poem is wonderful and the music divine ~ Constance Frederic Parker August 24, 2021 at 11:23 AM she was a poetic friend, dear poet who I talked with about football, she will be missed...always

Andrea Dietrich August 19, 2021 at 2:56 PM Incredible, Frederic. What a fine tribute!!

Christuraj Alex August 19, 2021 at 5:49 AM I have no sorrow, for sorrow is small, - Truly Shakespearean. Great Tribute.

Beata Agustin August 19, 2021 at 4:52 AM Thanks so much for sharing this, enabling me to know more intimately Carolyn (though I will surely miss her and her uplifting comments). God bless you.

Eve Roper August 18, 2021 at 6:27 PM Frederic, congratulations on your win in Constance's Tribute. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison August 18, 2021 at 3:54 PM Many congrats on your win Frederic:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison June 2, 2019 at 2:34 PM Can't believe I missed this gem before Frederic and see it also got POTD, so glad to see it honoured with Constance's contest win:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France June 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM Frederic, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful poem ~ Frederic Parker June 2, 2019 at 11:33 AM Thank you Dear Heart for your kindness

Connie Marcum Wong June 1, 2019 at 11:57 PM This is gorgeous Frederic! So happy to see it in First Place. Congratulations my friend! xxoo : )

Line Gauthier October 10, 2017 at 10:51 PM Beautiful insightful poem.

John Hamilton July 5, 2017 at 10:51 PM Wow this poem is on top 100 of all time, Congrats Frederick for this gem!

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2017 at 8:43 PM I guess this is my third time to see it, Frederic. It's considered your best and I bet it really is too!! Frederic Parker March 10, 2017 at 10:13 PM Thank you dear poet for taking the time to read my poetry, and extending a hand of kindness

Paulette Calasibetta February 11, 2017 at 1:18 PM A very poignant piece, I love the last line, "Hurried times unraveled without lament", it says it all!

Funom Makama March 21, 2016 at 11:49 AM What an incredible sonnet! You should be one of the reasons a world sonnet day should exist. Beautiful! So beautiful

Poet Destroyer A January 13, 2016 at 11:09 PM Frederic, Congratulations on your win. ~LINDA~

Kim Merryman January 11, 2016 at 6:15 PM A well written sonnet, Frederic! Congrats on your placement in the contest! Love, Kim

Skat A January 8, 2016 at 7:38 PM Frederic, CONGRATS on your Awesome win.... SKAT

Jean Mcloughlin January 7, 2016 at 1:51 PM Fabulous lament Frederic! Congrats on your win. From Jean

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