Yesterday's Embers

To pause and ponder on what could have been
And visit, a time of love, not distort
To change its outcome of judgment turned in 
And seek a new trial in my heart's court
Yesterday's embers have grown dimmer now
The evidence suggests nothing would change
Wishes and hopes can raise a folly's brow
To relive what was before and rearrange
To dream of love as it was to begin
And light the stars bright in a darkened sky
To kiss my love's mouth with passion again
And feel the pulse of her heart in reply
Would that I could turn back the hands of time
And find it was the love of a lifetime



10/8/19 contest If only we could turn back the hands of time
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Hello Fredrick Parker, many of us would like to turn back the hands of time to find the love of the life time. Have a nice day my friend.
There Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 1:30 AM
Congratulations, Frederic, on your placement with this beautiful piece!
Lindley Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 9:53 AM
My friend, congratulations on your win in this contest. This very deep and superbly crafted poem, so splendidly shows the regret, sorrows that one must feel and deal with when pondering- what might have been! Such I am sadly aware of myself. A gem and a fav .....
Mcintosh Avatar
October 15, 2019 at 3:03 AM
Beautifully written. Congrats and blessings always, Love, Gina
Sands Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 12:46 PM
I love the line.. and seek a new trial in my heart's court. Congratulations for your win Frederic :)
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 12:28 PM
if only, another one that got away.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
There Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 7:15 PM
Another beautifully penned piece. I think love might be persuaded to find its way back with this one... :) Good luck in the contest, Frederic!
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