The Poetry of Time

Time is but a poem,

Free flowing without rhyme or reason

Progressing in waves of memory foam

Caring not for the hour or season

Time is a friend which brought to me my true

But alas, also the enemy which keeps me from you

Gravity never fails just as time never stops

Held down and pushed forward, never leaving a drop

Not knowing when, how, or where it will end

Or when I will feel your touch once again

Time forges on, scripting its eternal story

Chapters like twining vines, of a blooming morning glory

A matrix of experiences, crossroads a plethora

I must find the path on times road back to my Maranda

Loving you is easy, 'tis the waiting which aches my heart

Time is a poem, seemingly a tragedy whilst we're apart

Reviews

[SuperChick62]

This poem reminds me of our time apart. How I missed you so much then. It makes me feel better when I miss you when you go to work, but reading this, I will be comforted.

I think this is a very nice poem with a great sense of flow. A good description of time and our love.

M. Super

[SuSpence]

Thanks, I love you :D ~Spence

[SuperChick62]

Yay! That makes me happy

[Leticia Z]

Powerful!
I loved the way I felt as if I was traveling with you,
flowing through life and then the ride got bumpy as we entered the waves.
You have a natural ability to write and it shows.
I love your rhythm.
Great work! It was exciting to read!

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

"Time is a poem." Brilliant metaphor. And you explained it exceptionally well. Good job. -Blue

[Douglas White]

This is an easy poem to not only read, but to feel. In poetry, there are times when words are only words; at other times words are only the framework for the real expression of emotion that nearly anyone could relate to.

This is one of the latter. Well done.

[SuperChick62]

Spence is really good about expressing emotions in writings, I've noticed.

[It's Me, The Miracle]

A well constructed poem with a convincing analogy...Thanks for sharing it

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like the analogy very much, and relate to this piece quite a bit, since for the past year and a half i've been in a long distance relationship...it is however working quite well...but phone calls every night without fail, that really keeps us together, not missing a beat.

nicely done

jacob

[SuSpence]

I wrote this during a period where I too was in a long distance relationship. That was three years ago, and that woman is now my wife, and we have an amazing one year old son. It is tough at times, but worth it in the end.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, i believe that too, Spence...it is worth it in the end...

and your other half is really a fine poet also...

jacob

[Pryde Foltz]

Yes, time is an obstacle and thing that must be borne when those we love are far and away. Great flow and rhyme on this one.

[Joyce S. Greene]

A lovely poem about time and its critical importance in all of our lives. Very well conceived and constructed poetry. Keep writing!

[SuSpence]

Thanks Joyce, to be blissfully ignorant of time would be nice, but those with eyes open don't have that luxury I suppose.

[FlatLineBeauty]

I loved how you described time in this poem. Your words are lovely and it paints a mental picture of examples that some haven't really thought of in the same light to view it.

[SuSpence]

Thank you for your comment, I try to paint mental pictures with my words as you say, I am glad this came across and helped with interpretation.