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A Rattling Rhyme

In a blink of an eye
a whole year can pass by-
and the older I get,
makes for sadder regret.

Each new calendar page
makes me think of my age-
for so quickly each flies
as I say my goodbyes.

Winter turns into spring
great to hear the birds sing.
In haste, summer days call-
then convert into fall.

Why is that, I oft ask?
I'm retired and should bask
in my time stretching out
with a slower phaseout!

But, that isn't the case!
Seems like life is a race-
at once, start of each year
ends with holiday cheer.

Then, before me once more-
with another encore-
next year starts once again!
Still- I'm thankful- AMEN!


March 14, 2020

Meter Used: ta ta YA ta ta YA
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 4/7/2020 4:52:00 PM
I enjoyed this wonderful poem. You captured how so many of us retired folk feel, while the fast rhythm is like time speeding by. Best to you, Sandra.
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Date: 3/28/2020 4:27:00 PM
I had to smile as I can relate to how time flies Sandra. Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo
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Date: 3/26/2020 11:08:00 PM
Really great write, Sandra, congratulations on your win in Nina's contest - blessings! :o)
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Date: 3/26/2020 4:59:00 PM
Ha! So much I can relate to in the "rattling rhyme", Sandra. Love how you made it rattle rapidly along, just like the days of the year! Congrats on another fine write.
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Date: 3/14/2020 12:40:00 PM
Hi Sandra: At my age, I can relate with your beautiful poem. I'm still in denial (ha ha)
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