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Below is the poem of the day entitled Remembering When-POTW which was written by poet Frederic Parker.

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Remembering When-POTW

In the misty glow of my memory
    are luminous fireflies
and a sunset that turned a red thread
    on the horizon
left as a token of a moment in time
When love was you and I was a flame,
shining on the shadow of your needs

Why does the memory of you haunt me so?
Is it a desire to feel my soul float endlessly again
or relive our passion for human endeavor
    that warmed the night
When we abandoned the world
and laid upon a starry hill
    wrapped in sighs
from the tender tendrils of love
that drifted away on whispers of moonbeams
    giving form to our silhouette
merging with a glowing sky
Where a star fell, crossing the horizon
    etching a trail
burning an image into our eyes
    leaving a sense of awe and wonder
in a moment of perfection

Beryl Edmonds Date: 8/19/2025 1:47:00 AM A beautiful memory in poetry. Congratulations Frederick on having received the honour of poem of the week… Beryl Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:01:00 AM Thank you, Beryl for your kindness

Benjamin Bartley Date: 8/18/2025 3:12:00 PM Wow, you'ra an "ols timer" when it comes to the poetrysoup community. Hope this isn't the first time up here. Congratulations nonetheless. I'm certainly inspired to read more of your poetry. Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:02:00 AM yes, 12 yrs, thank you for your kindness

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/18/2025 8:00:00 AM Congratulations Frederick! :) Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:02:00 AM Thank you, dear poet for your kindness

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/18/2025 3:15:00 AM returning, Frederick, to congratulate you on your POTW designation. Truly a beautiful romance poem. Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:03:00 AM thank you Sara, dear poet for your kindness

Tania Kitchin Date: 8/18/2025 3:14:00 AM Frederick, beautifully penned. Congratulations on POTW. Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:05:00 AM thank you Tania for your kindness

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/18/2025 3:03:00 AM - What a poem... such a beautiful memory, Frederic :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.w.... enjoy the whole week :) - hugs Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:07:00 AM I will Anne, it was a surprize, I've been on this site 12 yrs and I can't get my avatar on the home page...so this was a surprize, dear poet...Frederic

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/17/2025 4:22:00 PM Memories are meant to linger, whether they touch our heart in a beautiful way, or in a way that leaves a sweet ache. This is filled with romance, passion and delicate moments. Congratulations Frederic, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:08:00 AM Thank you Brandy for your kindness

I Am Anaya Date: 8/17/2025 11:00:00 AM Congratulations on your POTW! Hello Fredrick, breath-taking line's of pure passion and romance. Thank you for this morn's excellent read. Enjoy the day__August blessings, I Am Anaya Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:09:00 AM thank you Anaya for your kindness

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/17/2025 9:31:00 AM Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Remembering When" write. Love your line, "Why does the memory of you haunt me so?" Many have asked this question. Have a blessed day with your win........... Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:10:00 AM Thank you Paula for your kindness

Nancy Kaufman Date: 8/17/2025 8:57:00 AM Dear Frederick, Congratulations on the honor of POTW with this passionate penning. "When we abandoned the world and laid upon a starry hill, wrapped in sighs". Awesome poem! Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:10:00 AM Thank you Nancy for your kindness

Lin Lane Date: 8/17/2025 6:35:00 AM It's long past time for your poetry to be recognized as exquisite. Congratulations on these passionate lines being highlighted as poem of the week. Hugs to you, Frederic. Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:12:00 AM Hugs back to you, dear poet, and I'm grateful for the kindness of your remark...Frederic

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/14/2025 5:41:00 PM What a gentle and engaging romance poem! The imagery in the first four lines was captivating...made me want to read on. Excellent job! wishing you a splendid evening, Sara Login to Reply

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/14/2025 11:51:00 AM Dreamy... how romantic. Stargazing with the one you love. Nothing can beat that feeling. My favourite line? I was the flame shining on the shadow of your need. Pure genius. Thanks for your comment on Suzanne's poem. Means a lot to me. Login to Reply Frederic Parker Date: 8/20/2025 11:14:00 AM Dreamy...Perhaps I was thinking of you, dear poet, thank you for your kind remark...Frederic

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