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Time

Time flows 
Sometimes slow
Sometimes fast.

Do you believe that?
Time flows regularly.
Like the pendulum 
Of a perfectly aligned
Old Large 19th Century 
Mahogany 8 Day Arch Dial 
Longcase Grandfather Clock.
Yet time is relative.

If you are happy
It seems to go fast
Like a sailing boat 
With winds that blows and drives
All sailing boats.

If you are sad then 
No wind blows.
The boat is stuck nowhere
In mid ocean
And worry erupts.


a poor scribble

timefree verse

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Zyrool Gifford

Date: 6/9/2025 10:27:00 AM

Hello Victor, I enjoyed reading this piece, or as you say scribble it’s beautifully written and full of truths. Loved it. Have a great day, my friend.

Valsa George

Date: 6/9/2025 8:48:00 AM

Yes, time is not uniform in its gliding. When happy, time moves so fast. When we are sad, it stands still. Minutes will seem eons! Yours is not a poor scribble, but a beautiful poem. Dear Victor, feel assured.

Anne Winter

Date: 6/8/2025 7:29:00 PM

Dear Victor, this is not a poor scribble. You write brilliantly, please acknowledge that. I truly think that you write like a professional poet. This poem is genuinely genius. The metaphors and the imagery is particularly strong. I always enjoy reading your work. Best, Anne

CayCay Jennings

Date: 6/8/2025 2:44:00 PM

Please delete poor scribble, it is a poor untruth! The last 2 stanzas are right on, adults (regrettably some kids) all feel those lines. The clock description caught my attention because of the 'delicious' details; you either have one, are well-versed on clocks or other(?) I've been off Soup for a good week. Nice to be here, with you, reading. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Joseph May

Date: 6/8/2025 5:35:00 AM

Time moves slow or fast depending on the situation, Nicely penned

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/7/2025 5:22:00 PM

Reading your beautiful poems, Victor, is a joy at any time. The poetry and the picture were both enjoyable to me.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/7/2025 4:42:00 PM

Best be happy Victor for when we are sad, the time never seems to pass by

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/7/2025 3:59:00 PM

Not poor at all I love poems about time. I do them all the TIME. Ha!!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/7/2025 3:59:00 PM

I think time passes faster the older we get Victor- never say its a poor scribble y friend! hugs Jan xx

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 6/7/2025 2:46:00 PM

It's always a great time to read your wonderful poetry, Victor. I enjoyed both the poem, and the picture. :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/7/2025 11:11:00 AM

I think this is a wonderful "Time" write to read. Great Picture... I find time to be a funny thing. Why does it go faster the older we get??? Have a wonderful/blessed weekend writing away.......

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/7/2025 8:34:00 AM

I still enjoy what you call a poor scribble! Loved seeing the 24 hour clock! I helped my sister with her business, off site, yesterday. Had so much fun. From 12:30-6:30 flew so fast!!