Time

Seems the minutes agically turn to hours and then days...and they do it faster as I get older!

The mysteries of life
have deepened and widened through the years.
They’ve left me with open ended questions - -
and a time account in arrears.

My time I try to budget
fighting tasks with saber and sharpened sword
yet seconds fall into step with minutes
to create a formidable horde.

They slip through my outstretched fingers
poised to jump when my head is turned.
By the time I crawl neath the covers each night
twenty four hours have burned.

Time is what I long for most.
It’s what I cherish and adore.
Buy me some, won’t you please?
My dear, I do need so much more!

Bejeweled minutes to hang from my ears,
for each finger a sparkling second
perhaps an hour to grace my navel
or even a dazzling day I reckon.

What will old Cronos think
when he espies me so gloriously bedecked?
Please forgive me Father Time
I mean no disrespect.

I don’t know if anyone has told you
perhaps you’re just not aware
but limiting a day to just twenty four hours
well, Cronos, that just aint fair!

Reviews

[Neville]

How very blooming true these words are, tis just as well they are carefully wrapped in such good humour, otherwise just drawing attention to our own mortality and the fact we are all slaves to time, might have wiped the smile from my face... you have such a way with words Lydi**.. not just a poet.. a damn good poet... oh' by the way.. you got ya cronos.. I once stepped out with a lass called Anna Logg.. honest, even got meself laughing all over again.... N :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Anna Logg.....you are a hoot! Thank you so much, my friend. Lydi**

[Neville]

Her parents had a sense of humour.. she didn't I'm afraid.... :)

[Sanober]

OMG WOW! What a delightfully captured thought you have here, Lydi!! I believe this is one of the best poems i've ever read on the fleeting nature of time...and us, forever pleading. You are so right, only 24 hrs a day is a JOKE! This has got to be my favorite ever stanza :" Bejeweled minutes to hang from my ears, for each finger a sparkling second perhaps an hour to grace my navel, or even a dazzling day I reckon." OMG! Absolutely exquisite. Loved this poem, my friend. As always, your rhymes are done with such flair. My new favorite from you!

[Lydia Shutter]

Sanober, I am overwhelmed by your enthusiastic comment. May you always have enough time to do the things you need and want to do. You are a special lady. Thank you. Lydi**

[Aelita]

lydia, this is very beautiful... I find myself always wishing for more time - it seems 24 hours in a day is never enough - I just like to try and savor every moment :) Beautiful write, my dear friend :) ~Aelita~

[Lydia Shutter]

Carpe Diem, right? :) Aelita, it is a pleasure to see your name here on this poetry site. I hope you have posted too. I will send you a friend request. Lydi**

[Dara]

This is reminiscent of a Rolling Stones favorite of mine. And you know the saying, "Time flies when you are having fun." Bravo!

[Lydia Shutter]

"Time is on my side" by the Rolling Stones....right? I remember that song so well. Thanks again, Pat. Lydi**

[German Riveros]

A Master work of Art! Indeed!

[Lydia Shutter]

Hi German! So nice to see a comment from you on this site. Thank you! Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

Lydi... "Perhaps an hour to grace my navel"...
an adoring line... an emerald in time.
As ever... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Pat, thank you so much for reading and commenting so positively. It means a lot to me. I just love your photo, my the way. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

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Lydi... Your profile picture is charming...trying to get a closer look. Love Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Lydi dear... it has been five years since you penned this Jewel of a Poemette. My mind is sharper than ever and my humor en tact.
Bravo... on the road to tomorrow with bejeweled minutes hanging from my ears.
truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

You are always rhyming in perfection, dear Pat! Thanks for noticing the profile pic!

[Anthony Hall]

Time waits for nobody, as your great piece of poetry relays, Lydi. Excellent work. Tony.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Tony. A pleasure to see comments from you here. Lydi**