Tyrant

Michael Anthony

Time is no friend of mine

It strips you away, piece by piece

Stones and mountains know this

They have seen so much

 

I escape time in my thoughts

where it no longer mercilessly rules

There, I can be with all of those who’ve left me here

 

I can never clearly hear

exactly what we talk about,

but they are always smiling

I remember this about them the most

 

When I walk among them

in the mists of my mind,

they are never there long enough to hold

but their kindness and love

always accompany me while I am there

 

As long as I have my kingdom of memories

the relentless seconds and years,

with their covetous ways,

cannot take away all that they want

  • Author: Michael Anthony (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 12th, 2021 11:29
  • Comment from author about the poem: Time can be a ruthless bitch. Trying to capture how I often think of the ones I have lost.
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  • dusk arising

    Sadly though the years do take away the memories, but what remains of them is still glorious. I enjoyed reading your piece today.

    • Michael Anthony

      Thanks for the visit DA! Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this piece.

    • Goldfinch60

      Those memories are so important in our lives and your words show how important they are.

      Andy

      • Michael Anthony

        Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this Andy!



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