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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

Date: 5/25/2025 2:07:00 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

Date: 10/20/2021 11:16:00 PM

Time passes without a sense of motion." - Beautiful. The whole poem is full of wisdom. Congratulations!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/20/2021 4:18:00 PM

dropping back again with many congrats Frederic:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/19/2021 11:19:00 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

Date: 10/19/2021 7:07:00 AM

An excellent sonnet that is beautifully finished by your two closing lines. Cheers - Gary

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/18/2021 8:27:00 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

Date: 10/18/2021 7:58:00 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

Date: 8/23/2021 11:35:00 AM

Frederic, thank you for taking part in the Tributes To Carolyn, your poem is wonderful and the music divine ~ Constance

Frederic Parker
Date: 8/24/2021 11:23:00 AM

she was a poetic friend, dear poet who I talked with about football, she will be missed...always

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2021 2:56:00 PM

Incredible, Frederic. What a fine tribute!!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/19/2021 5:49:00 AM

I have no sorrow, for sorrow is small, - Truly Shakespearean. Great Tribute.

Beata Agustin

Date: 8/19/2021 4:52:00 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.