Time

And how does your time go, today ?

     

I sit silently, watching the sand as it slips through the hour glass, each falling grain, a clanging lament of dreams yet reached..of bonds that have been broken, of memories faded.

I am beyond the ignorance of youth, yet short of the wisdom of age.

 Still, in the silence I hear the bell of time, a bell that chimes but once.

 

  It is a sound I have never heard before. It whispers a truth I cannot deny.

Time,

the great healer of wounds, the thief of our innocence, the first flower of spring, the last leaf of autumn.

 

You fool us when we are young. You whisper, " You will live forever."

You trick us into wasting our days, by shielding our ears from the chimes.

It is then, when the leaves begin to change their color, you shout..

"It is not a game! "

 

I damn you for your constant movement !

I damn you for fading the memories of my youth !

I damn you for the plans I saved for tomorrow !

I damn you for reminding me I am mortal !

 

No..I do not fear you, or your passing.

 

Oh, but alas..

I sit and watch the hour glass..

Reviews

[Jenny Davis]

This is magical, Rain...a true poem to reflect on life's mysteries, TIME.
This line was excellent:
"I am beyond the ignorance of youth, yet short of the wisdom of age.".......I hear that ;)

I think many can relate to this......brilliant job, my friend :)

[An Ordinary Woman]

I could never forget the wonderful piece of poetry, Rain. You remember, it was a favorite of mine. :+)

I love the feel of it and the message, it is fabulous and now I can put it back in my favorites again....
Thank you for putting it back up!

[Phil Sanders]

Magnificent ... superbly written .. and soooo true ......

[Imperfection]

Don't do that Rain. Don't sit there watching the sand.
Enjoy the moments you have. Write for yourself and for us.
Let time do it's job. We will do ours.

Great write.
It's moments like these when we realize how vulnerable we are.

[Captain Blackheart (The..]

Oh man....what a write. Time robs everyone and everything. It takes away all we hold dear. A very reflective piece.

[Emily B]

Time waits for no man, or woman, either. Great write.

[Yvonne Heidt]

Oh, but alas..I sit and watch the hour glass..

Ray, this is heartbreaking. It has so many different levels to it. Knowing that you are watching the hourglass and waiting for the sand to stop, just breaks my heart. I want to say so much more here and now but I don't want to get all maudelin and feel worse or yet, make you feel worse. It has been such an honor - that's what I'll say.

Love you.

[bluessadmood]

yes dear rain its never a game or if then its a very losing game,thats why i lament my luck
i can never find joy as they say live your life
how can you when you know its all fake
just pulling your leg to finish your time soon.that was great

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is a realistic feeling that we all go through when we are told that death is upon us. I suggest counting your blessings rather then watching the hour glass. It is a much better way to enjoy whatever time you may have left instead of watching the gloom and doom of your time passing. Well Written.
Hugs Debby

[Tania Leigh]

Bravo! I love writes about time, and this is great.....the ending, especially, is superb, Rain!

Going into my library :-)