A Subjective Thing

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Depending on your viewpoint, time seems a subjective thing. Whenever you're in a rush or anxious, time suddenly feels perceptively slow: but when you are having fun, it flies by. A child's day seems forever; always enough time to play. Oblivious to all watches and clocks a kid's perception of time is askew: reality's just something to explore. But that innocence doesn't last: adults are obsessed with time. And seemingly speeding up as we age, years, suddenly morph into memories: when yesterday's outnumber tomorrow's. Our measure of time can change, caught in boredom's doldrums. The sands of time are forever flowing: the past, present, and future flow as one, while we rush to waste what little we have. We squander what we treasure; till we find there's no time left.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/22/2023 5:39:00 AM

Good one. We do squander time for sure. We have to have some time to ourselves, we have to have a relaxation period at times, etc. which seem to be a waste for some people, but we need those times to survive with vitality. Thanks for sharing these ideas about time with us. Sara

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/22/2023 7:52:00 AM

Thanks, Sara, as always, my friend, I appreciate your comments, Emile.

Terry Miller

Date: 8/6/2022 1:13:00 AM

So true, Emile, so true. A fine poem; thank you for sharing

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/6/2022 7:56:00 AM

Thanks, Terry, as always my friend, I appreciate your comments, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/5/2022 1:34:00 PM

You speak the truth, my friend. The older we get the faster time seems to fly by. So true. I loved your last two lines especially, because, I think, we are all guilty of doing this without really thinking about it until it is too late. Good writing, Emile!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/5/2022 3:38:00 PM

Thanks, Milt, time is a tricky thing indeed, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Steven Young

Date: 8/5/2022 12:54:00 PM

Interesting, the abrupt ending. Like the Sopranos final episode--cut to black. Disturbing, I like it.

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/5/2022 3:40:00 PM

Thanks, Steven, I appreciate your comments, time is often cut off abruptly my friend, Emile.