I do not own this existence
I have merely borrowed time
From the vast lending library of life
However the responsibility is mine
To take good care of it
While I have it
Use it well and wisely
And learn what I can
While it is in my keeping
That when I eventually return it
Hopefully in good condition
Someone else may enjoy it
As I have
It is to be shared
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Author:
Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: February 2nd, 2023 12:22
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Good write Bella.
I often waffle on about 'life's rhymes'. Dunno how they rhyme exactly, but there ya go! lol.
And 'life's pages'. How many pages in the book?
I dunno, but I wrote a book of 'Silent Poems' of 950 pages. Not one word in it - all blank pages. A best seller? lol.
Thank you my dear friend, your observations on time are most astute. What I love about your book of "Silent Poems" is that it is so open to interpretation. Your comments are always so very welcome, have a great day!
What a perceptive metaphor you use in the phrase The Library of Time dear Bella - - how true that we only borrow a small amount here on this planet and used wisely we return it again and hopefully in good condition. Much food for thoughtful consideration are the points you make in this little gem.
Thank you dear Fay, your words always mean so much to me. I truly appreciate the fav.
Really got this, Bella - no 'sage' advice, but a perfect model on which to base one's life.
Enjoyed muchly.
Thank you so much dear friend for such kind words. Time is so precious and not a moment to waste. Your fav is greatly appreciated.
with not a single word wasted or even marginally out of place .. I am write beside you Bella ..
and what's more, I wholeheartedly subscribe to the philosophy and underpinning principles you have so clearly pointed both disbelievers and disciples in the direction of .. splendid ink and so well spent ...
Dear Nev as always your comments warm my heart. As Lina Lamont so poetically said in Singin In The Rain "It makes me feel that all my hard work ain't been in vain for nothin". I've been waiting to use that one. Thank you again for your kindness and encourgement.
'That when I eventually return it
Hopefully in good condition
Someone else may enjoy it'
thank you! how true wise Poet
this be that wisdom of humility
in accepting
that we're merely getting to experience, existence
we need not try, and own it
for an infinity we can't be a part of!
(if we look beneath
most of humanity's repeated mistakes
we'll find, an aged stubborn
individual, refusing
to accept their time has come
that they've had enough
that it's time to let go, relax
enjoy the fruits of their labour
instead
what we find
is wrinkled, bony tremoring fingers
white knuckled gripping
to every last ounce of power
and pseudo control,)
Thank you my friend for this exquisite comment, you've captured so incredibly our grappling with the enigma of life and death. You have a depth of understanding and wisdom that I love, and you never fail to inspire me. I also humbly thank you for the fav.
Your words sound so... peaceful.
Thank you so much for reading and for you kind words. Hope that peace will be with you.
What a unique and wonderful way of putting this. Life is on borrowed time and a gift that we will eventually have to return. How we have treated it during our possession of it makes all the difference in the world.
Thank you dear friend, I realize each day just how precious time is and more importantly what we do with it. Your comments are always so inspiring, thank you for being there.
Your title drew me here and wow what a poem to read, short with everything that tools us with wisdom dear Bella, ❤️ thank you.
Thank you, my friend. I consider my self very fortunate to share this space with one so kind, and thoughtful. I appreciate all that you are.
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