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Ecclesiastes 3:11 - Eternity in the Hearts of Men

A Journey Through Time

I left my past in all its fullness, thinking my life was almost complete.
Then the present was upon me, like a flower’s fragrance, it was so sweet.
I thought back to the past, a mere seed; yes, it must have been.
For the present was surely, slowly growing within.

In a dream my present became my future, my thoughts began explaining,
That life would be more if I’d allow the expanding of my time remaining.
For just as the present had come from the thoughts of my past,
The future would be born from my dreams which are vast.

It’s the thoughts that I have of my dreams full array,
That brings in the contractions of a future day.
The future will be fleeting, how could it last?
Eternity is waiting, and the end of time has been cast.
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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Hello Texas Cowboy, Did you understand your dream? I know when i have a dream , i do not understand the meaning of the dream. is it the same for you? enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Hello Bill, You are welcome. Oh, Bill yhou are lucky to be able to figure out your dreams. i never can , i do try hard to figure out my dreams. Thank you for commenting on my poem. Blessings myffriend. . /Darlene/
Baker Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Thanks for the visit and comment, Darlene. Sometimes I can figure out what my dreams mean, but sometimes it is a mystery to me. It's great to have friends read and comment on my poetry again. I'll pay you a visit soon. Bill
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