an untimely enemy

We must always know our enemies
And I'm sure you know and share mine.
For I speak of no person
But solely Father Time.
An enemy that cannot be defeated
Truly one-of-a-kind.
Every 1st of the 1st we find ourselves a year older
And not an hour richer.
Losing focus of the good times
Like we took a bad picture.
Just like wine, if we're kept warm to the touch
That's the way we'll age best.
Funny how our most despised enemy
Will forever remain nameless.
No we cannot confront him
So many try to run from him.
You may have plenty of enemies
But father time is above them.
He'll watch you become old and gray
While you sit think and wait.
For your last day to unravel.
Contemplating the day you'll put up your final battle.
The more fun you have
The quicker he'll pass.
And you'll never catch up to him
Like your stuck in the past.
And, no, you wont last long in his never ending endeavor
So live everyday like your last
But learn from your mistake like you'd live forever.

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[Jorge Aldana]

Thank you. I just joined writers cafe, any feedback would be much appreciated! :)

[Lexi]

"Funny how our most despised enemy
Will forever remain nameless.
No we cannot confront him..." I really like how you put so much emphasis on Father Time not being tangible, it sets an almost anxious tone to the poem. Good job!!