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Author's Notes:  This is a "Tanka" or Japanese verse form write on the subject:  "Time Flies."  In this instance, I've used a "running meter" and "measurement" as the abstract images for this write.  And the write, as a whole, captures the integral aspect of "Time" as an important part of our lives.  The syllable count for this Tanka is:  5-7-5-7-7 (for a total of 31 syllables).  (Gary Bateman - November 7, 2014) (Tanka poetic format)     

Categories:  allegory, image, and time.

Time’s flies in this world . . . It’s part of our very lives. A running meter . . . Tracks to when, how long, how much And measures what can be done! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, Schoeningen, Germany (November 7, 2014) (Tanka poetic format)

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Date: 11/10/2014 4:28:00 PM
Gary my dear friend very nice to see you writing tanks for a change. Time just flies and will never capture it again, like sand upon our hands blown into the wind...no compassion for us mere mortals! Very nice poem! A 7 for you! :) love and hugs! xxxx D.
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/10/2014 6:29:00 PM
"D" My Dear . . . Thanks for the "7" here and for dropping by. I will be by to check out your latest works soon. I've been so busy too on my end. I am doing now at least one and sometimes two co-writes per week with Liam McDaid, and have been in a strong production mode as of late. Time may fly by, but we must think younger!! (HA HA) Best!! Gry
Date: 11/10/2014 4:23:00 PM
I read you Gary, and it's to utilise our time as much as we can. Another gem to read, James :)
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Date: 11/10/2014 6:23:00 PM
James, Thanks for your comment and for dropping by. These smaller writes can indeed be quite interesting. I'm still experimenting with all of the different types and formats. Much yet to learn!! All The Best . . . Gary
Date: 11/9/2014 11:50:00 PM
The older we get, the faster it flies. OH MY. Good topic!!
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Date: 11/10/2014 9:03:00 AM
Hello Andrea!! Yup -- I think you found the exact point on this. I know it seems like it's moving faster for sure on my end. I'll have some more of these writes in the future as I'm branching out to try some of the short (but quite interesting) poetic formats. I will stay in touch with you and your poems too!! Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/8/2014 2:28:00 PM
It truly does and you've described it well.
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/9/2014 3:04:00 PM
Time goes by too fast ML!! Thanks for your note. Cheers, Gary
Date: 11/7/2014 4:57:00 PM
Enjoyed your "timely" poem..seems time goes by so fast as you age (gracefully I might add...lol)BG
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/7/2014 7:29:00 PM
Thanks Barbara -- I very glad you liked this write!! May we all age gracefully!! Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/7/2014 3:50:00 PM
beautifully crafted as always gary excellent pen dear pal keep the ink flowing
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/7/2014 7:29:00 PM
Liam . . . My Leprechaun Pen told me to write a short one here. Glad you liked it Mate!! Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/7/2014 2:17:00 PM
Yes, You are absolutely right Sir...Very good thoughts about Time...Best to you...
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Date: 11/7/2014 7:31:00 PM
Sandip . . . Thanks so much here for your kind words. I must get by to see your works too!! Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/7/2014 11:52:00 AM
Extremely clever write Gary:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/7/2014 7:32:00 PM
Jan . . . Glad you like this little Tanka piece. Cheers and have a most wonderful weekend!! Gary
Date: 11/7/2014 11:29:00 AM
Very good Gary, time flies so fast for me to often :) hugs eve
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Date: 11/7/2014 7:33:00 PM
Thanks Eve . . . The same is true for me!! Best Always!! Gary

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