THE GREAT DECEPTION

Louis Gibbs

 

Time ...

The great deception;

The present only

 Is ever present.

Comfort lies in the acceptance

That all there ever was or will be

Is the eternal here and now.

  • Author: Louis Gibbs (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 6th, 2017 05:56
  • Comment from author about the poem: Time ... a construct of our 'reality'.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 35
  • Users favorite of this poem: FredPeyer
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  • Goldfinch60

    Good write, time is a fallacy, all we have is now.

    • Louis Gibbs

      Well said, Goldie. Thanks.

    • orchidee

      A fine write L. A bit of rubbish now...
      Oohh, time elusive
      Is it now, not yet, or some time past?
      Oh I careth not
      As long as there's time for sherry! heehee.

      • Louis Gibbs

        A splendid outlook, 'o'! With enough sherry who cares what time it is, or what time is for that matter.

        • orchidee

          We probably have no sense of time after a few of 'em!

        • lasergraph

          Time is a continual feast and we each get served our own slice. The pieces are not all the same size however. Thanks for the write.

          • Louis Gibbs

            Good take on time, LG. Thanks for the response.

          • WL Schuett

            Nice look at time , Be Here Now was quite the mantra when I was younger

            • Louis Gibbs

              Still a good mantra for us all! Thanks, WL.

            • Michael Edwards

              Great piece and so well expressed Louis.

              • Louis Gibbs

                Thank you so much. Michael.

              • FredPeyer

                Louis, this poem speaks to me, not yesterday, not tomorrow, but right now, and forevermore!
                No choice, had to make it a favorite!

                I have been grappling with the concept of time, and the more I think of it, the less I understand it. But it is fascinating and one day I will hopefully reach your level!

                • Louis Gibbs

                  Let's hope you never sink to my level, Fred! Thanks for the comment, and for making it a fav!

                • poetboy123

                  A beautiful message!

                  • Louis Gibbs

                    Thanks for your comment, pb! Glad you found it so.

                  • Fay Slimm.

                    Time is as we here on earth see it but really the moment is all we ever need - good read Louis.

                    • Louis Gibbs

                      The moment is where it's at, indeed, Thanks for the read and comment, Fay.

                    • myself and me

                      "here and now"
                      where we belong.
                      Deep insight.

                      • Louis Gibbs

                        Yes, here and now. Thank you for your kind appraisal, m&m!



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