TIME

Ticking away fast,

stealing everything,

possessing nothing.

All is mine, O selfish time!

the present, the past, the future,

all are mine:

Given to me by

the God Divine.


Author's Notes/Comments: 

This short poem was written in the summer of 1982.

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Kaky Dadwani's picture

wow just wat i feel like at this time. i dont know abt u but it felt like u wrote this from ur heart.

Corey Fox's picture

Nice! Sweet! Short! Cool! i like

one love Corey & co

Leah Broomfield's picture

That is AWESOME. Short, Sweet, and to the point.....

Tim / manatee Marshall's picture

TIME WOULD MEAN NOTHING WITH OUT A CLOCK LOL RITE THO
AMERICIAN INDIANS said in the healing process time is of no importantce ! heavy saying also true,HEY GREAT POEM
sending good vibes L&PEACE

gentle's picture

It is wise to know that time is a precious gift & to enjoy every moment given as if it were the last.

Well done

Amy Riberdy


Gentle is the night♥