TIMES A WASTING.

The elder poet

You sit there and you watch it go.

When young .  It seemed to go to slow .

A lot of it was spent on play .

The darkness came and took the day .

 

To lay at night and watch the stars .

And hear the sound of distant cars .

A kiss frrom mom. A hug from dad .

To close my eye's it made me sad .

 

I'm older now . I understand .

You can't win this race . It's out of hand .

No holding back . No slowing down .

It just speeds up by leaps and bounds .

 

You can't see it as it passes by. 

I don't care how hard you try .

It catches up . It's alway's there .

Right on your heels . Theres none to share .

 

These hands you watch are never stopping .

Seconds, minutes . Hours dropping .

You can lose it . You can find it .

You can never get enough of it.

All because of time.

  • Author: The elder poet (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 18th, 2021 11:28
  • Comment from author about the poem: I have found that time passes a lot faster as we get older. And there is no way to slow it down . But enjoy it while you can.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 38
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments5

  • Accidental Poet

    Awesome write here ep. I know this feeling so well. I notice the time going by faster than ever. And I know it's only because I'm older and very busy as an adult, but what I wouldn't give for a bright sunny day from my childhood, 😎

    • The elder poet

      I wish I could go back to 1965 . I was fifteen and I got my first kiss from a little blonde in Darlington. Maryland . Her name was Carol Sue. Yes .1965 was a very good year. Thank you AP. For reading and commenting. You have a good night.

      • Accidental Poet

        1965 a very good year. Reminds me of the Frank Sinatra song. 😊

      • Goldfinch60

        Each moment in our lives has been and will be so important TEP, we are of an age to realise this. What I don't understand with time is the different speeds it has, if we are enjoying ourselves it just flashes by, if we are not enjoying ourselves it just drags on forever.

        Andy

      • L. B. Mek

        indeed, you've expressed your musings
        so relatable
        a poignant read, thanks for sharing

        • The elder poet

          Thank you L.B for reading and commenting.You have a good day.

        • The elder poet

          He had some great songs. You have a good day AP.

        • Michael Anthony

          I have a fascination with timepieces, but I kind of hate them too; counting down every second as they were made to do. Enjoyed this one - thank you!

          • The elder poet

            Thank you Michael for taking the time to read and comment.
            Im glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend.



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