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The time is 10.23 pm The time is 10.23 pm; I thought I would tell you the time. I realise you will want to have this time again, But there simply is not the time. I do not have an infinite supply And oxygen tanks do not last forever… I had to rewrite that word three times, Because I am not fully focused when I should be clever. I am tired and want to sleep; Oh what a lovely dream. The time is 10.42 pm And my eyes are feeling heavy. I should have been asleep by now, But my brain simply said “Ok!…ready!? And away we go!” Writing more useless thoughts; I truly cannot even remember the start. But on I go, telling my tale, Oh yeah, that’s right, it is the story of time. My brain is as quick as a snail right now; I want to be flying through the clouds. The dreams I have, I want a drink, But I won’t do that because my back aches. It’s been a normal day. I’m still the same, But time is running me into the ground. I wish I could be profound, But not a chance; hey! Give it back! The time you took, I need it to write books, Of poetry, but woe is me. If I only had the chance to romance, I think I could be happy; But I honestly do not know where I would find the time. I would like to raise a family; But until I get my house in order, I will have no wife, So no son or daughter... The time is 10.49 pm. I wish I had more time. I give everybody what they want, But time is never mine. I give to them a piece of me. I give to you a piece of me. I give to love a piece of me. I give to work a piece of me And I give to anybody who needs, Yet another piece of me. I give to friends and family even more of me And then you keep on asking me, Oh, why do you feel so empty? Because I have nothing left to give, But I want to be the best there is And I will not accept second-rate, Because I want the best from my next mate. I want someone who is divine, Who shines a light into my mind And illuminates the thoughts I have. I want someone to stop me being so sad… The time is 10.54 pm. Time is flying by again. I think I already said that once, But I do not have the time to go back and look, Because I want to go to sleep (Lost counting sheep) And end this time-taking story. But this is so much fun to discover! I will continue and hope to not be boring. If you have not given up by now, Relax, we are nearing the finish. I have woven a web of words for you And I shall do so until the words run out. As time runs by and I approach the end of this wish, I simply remind you to give me a break. Love me or not. Like this or not. I am tired, so whisper your response And I will thank you for not being too loud… The time is 11.02 pm. (C)2017 Aa Harvey. All Rights Reserved.
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