I HEAR THEM WHISPER

What time remains

I HEAR THEM WHISPER

 

Time is sumptuous

shadows follow me

scattered years remain

I hear them whisper

“Do not squander

precious measures survive”

 

I tremble from dismay

what is the span?

I must articulate my farewells

to all I cherish

 

Alone, sans famille

I ought to explore

what the universe

bestows upon me

 

Cumulus clouds move with my rhythm

at times sluggish, or haste

sun swathes me with energy

in season I ogle the sway

of dark green leaves

the buzz of bumble bees

kaleidoscope of flower gardens

butterflies skip among them

gentle breeze kisses my lips

 

I square all debts

in my time

straight off if my clock halts

my life shan’t be futile

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring--

I share your thoughts and concerns about life and the time we have left. Surely, we want to use it wisely, and not like when we were young and had "all the time in the world."
Enough of this cold, eh? Bring on the buzzing bees!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Sam... I wish winter was over too!
Best, B

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was a heartwarming bit of melancholy reassurance. As we grow older we come to learn the value of precious time and value the time more that we may (or may not) have left. I tend to reflect on my past quite often, opportunities missed, small victories, great challenges met and friends lost over the years. I enjoyed the read.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Fabian for a spot on review!
Best, B

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Betty. We are writing the poetry of life payment. We wonder did we do enough and we add-up our life. Powerful and wonderful poetry dear friend.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear John, always good to read your reviews!
Best, B

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Betty.

[Gee]

Each day we wake is one more than many will ever see so we should cast aside our trifling worries and glory in the beauty of nature.
A lovely poem Betty

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Gee, much appreciated... glad to see you are back!!
Best, B

[Gee]

Lol, may well reach for the pen and post some simple words:)

[Betty Hermelee]

Please do my friend!
Best, B

[lightsong]

There is depth behind your lines my friend, someone who experienced a certain thing can catch, speaking specially about the last two lines of the second verse. there were times from long ago, when I used to think about the things will happen after I am gone and I wouldn't be there to witness. right now I don't think of that, I try my best to take it day by day, as your poem says here, there are lots of graces around us, and we can also give and leave countless graces as we are here and after we leave this realm. our traces will always be a part of this world. Happy New Year to You too 🤍

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for your review, much appreciated!
Best, B

[Lisasview]

Hi Betty,
I am back!! Finally after 5 long weeks of being quite ill.
I loved reading your poem early this morning!
The idea of being no longer here is what I picked up from your poem.
How important our days are. I relate to these thoughts.
Really enjoyed the read.
Lisa, better now in Spain

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Lisa; first, so sorry you've been sick... my husband and I just got over the RSV respiratory virus...at least tow weeks sick, coughing out guts up....glad you're over the bug....
Thank you for your lovely review, much appreciated, you're spot on!!!
Best to you in Spain
B.

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome...
L

[Chris Shaw]

Nature is a gift. Each new day is a gift even when things aren’t going to plan. All we need to do is stop and pay attention. My garden brings me a huge amount of joy. Your descriptions of nature are uplifting. Happy new year to you and yours Betty.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Chris, and to you and yours as well!
Best, B

[Ken Simm.]

Excellent resolutions. Excellently written. I enjoyed this one.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Ken for a great review!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS🍾🍾🍾
Best, B

[Ken Simm.]

Thankyou and the same to you Betty and yours

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty.. I adore your verse about the bumble bees 🐝 and 🦋 butterflies.. I have found in our Retirement how Precious pollination can be… Gardening is part of living Life to the fullest. Looking forward to Spring with Apricot and Lavender Sunsets and the Rising of the Sun .. with tones of golden Roses. Be blessed in the New Year 2023. tenderly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you my dear Pat, my nature expert!! A flowing review...and happy new year too!
Best, B

[Patricia Wedel]

The New Year holds possibilities… in
The midst of confusion… we will have flowers and Moonbeams … Pat

[Stuart Munro]

It’s a Christmas Day , and it’s a nice poem to read on such a day , Thanks Betty , have a Great Christmas Day

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much Stuart, and happy holidays to you!!
Best, B