About Time


where gently huffs the wind 
in clicks of seconds undefined,
my entire being becomes aware 
how grasping unto this moment,
this flow of Now slips from
time , as sunray beats the light
way down to the ground:

inside this space where quiet trails,
a lake of senses rivers on
fluid in motion, while flowers gaze--
asking for rain-- their cheeks
turned upward to lambent sky and 
circles of butterflies buzz guiding
this path...I find myself letting go
without words to mar this scene; 
a fluent  kind of  sacredness which 
connects me to presence unadulterated...

and winds sigh, 'pray tell, what time is it?' 
my answer,   I do not know.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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La France Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Nette, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful poem, well done, Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "About Time" write. What a great ending. Yes, where does all the time go????  Enjoy your day as you write it away.......................
Proxenos Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Such a clever write and so aptly do you portray time, someone once said in a comment to me that time slips away and so it does, quite rightly said. - 'and winds sigh pray tell, what time is it, my answer I do not know. My grand-father used to say to me, sit in an armchair, shut your eyes and wind your mind back to as far back as you can remember your life. Look at the time when you close your eyes and when you open them - I'm an old man and it takes me only just over 12 mins. Blessings, Jenn.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 11:04 PM
It’s about time I read this gem. You have not lost your touch.
Horne Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 5:56 AM
Great to hear from you, Nette - I saw a blog fairly recently where someone was asking after you & no one seemed to know how you were - so glad to see you're OK. Love this, my friend - outstanding, as Andrea said
Dietrich Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 1:21 PM
ohhh, so outstanding, Nette!! Especially the middle part. but the ending ties it up SO nicely. A fave
Empress Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Dear Nette, This is absolutely stunning! Your way with weaving words and delivering thoughts is beyond impeccable! I love so many lines in this especially “ a lake of senses rivers on fluid in motion, while flowers gaze-- asking for rain-- their cheeks turned upward to lambent sky” just so very dreamy and captivating! And love the ending too! Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always
Maverick Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Indeed Nette. Timelessnes is often breaking in Do we want it though.? I feel wer'e oft too slow.' Enjoyed reading.'
George Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 6:11 AM
"while flowers gaze-- asking for rain-- their cheeks turned upward to lambent sky and circles of butterflies buzz guiding this path...I find myself letting go without words to mar this scene;" Beautiful Nett. Surrounded by such beauty, we forget time.
Kendrick Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Yes, in those carpe diem days. We do lose track of time. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 6:07 AM
their cheeks turned upward to lambent sky and circles of butterflies buzzes…certainly don’t want to mar this scene. Hugs ~ Kim
Mcintosh Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Wonderful writing, a sigh... God bless you always, love, Gina
Bartley Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Wow, my mind is blown away. Sublime indeed! Thanks for sharing!
May Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 7:01 PM
A sublime verse Nette, Very nicely penned
Wolf Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 6:59 PM
'a lake of senses rivers on fluid in motion while flowers gaze...' I love the dazzling imagery and phraseology, Nette. Thanks!
Parker Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Presence of mind in the present with nature...
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