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About Time

Seconds lost on questioning,
why time's not left to chance?
Each moment is everlasting,
fate's no relentless circumstance.

We act as if time can be saved,
how pointless to believe.
Never has one debt been paid
from hours or days received.

A lifetime is a leaf of yesterday
with no relevance to tomorrow.
Reliving doubts will just betray
all claims once paid with sorrow.

There is no time for one to slay
with so many aspirations left in play.

Copyright © Charlie Smith | Year Posted 2018

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Maurice Rigoler Date: 6/30/2018 10:02:00 AM A probing poem, Charlie, yet in a more profounder sense, a waste of time. I have regrets the way I've lived my life, but only those brought on me by outside forces. Otherwise, I've accomplished things I wanted to. Many thanks for the stop by, sir./ M Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 6/30/2018 10:32:00 AM Thanks for the visit Maurice.

Robert Lindley Date: 4/10/2018 7:34:00 PM My friend, Fate and Time wait for no man. Best to seize the day when offered and hold dear the dreams that come true in life. Superb poetry this well crafted piece displays.. A fav... Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 4/11/2018 10:15:00 AM Thank you Robert...

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/4/2018 5:49:00 PM Time is given for each day. Even trying to relive happy days...we must look to today! You have been writing some beauties! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 3/4/2018 8:09:00 PM Thank you Ms. Kim...

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/2/2018 8:52:00 AM Hello Charlie, this poem is lovely. I like your two last verses. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/10/2018 12:25:00 PM I have just finished reading al your poems you posted on g-mail . They are great poems. Charlie Smith Date: 3/2/2018 10:12:00 AM Thank you Darlene...

John Hamilton Date: 2/21/2018 8:50:00 AM An amazing write Charlie, I think one of your best! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/21/2018 10:27:00 AM thank you John...

Francis J Grasso Date: 2/17/2018 7:05:00 PM Wonderful, Charlie. ...Fran Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/18/2018 9:49:00 AM thank you Fran.

Arturo Michael Date: 2/14/2018 4:37:00 AM Definitely, no time to slay...It's so precious nowadays...A very conscious poem...All the best Charlie Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/14/2018 9:55:00 AM Thank you Arturo...

Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/13/2018 8:20:00 PM Very wise indeed Charlie; I'll try not to take my time for granted after reading such a wonderfully wise profound write!~Che :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/13/2018 10:08:00 PM Thank you Cheryl...

Carole Duet Date: 2/12/2018 1:09:00 AM Wow, Charlie! This is, in my view, a profound poem. Read it twice and I'm in a hurry. I don't have "time" to read it a 3rd "time" right now(lol)...but I love it and it's my new FAV! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/12/2018 12:29:00 PM Thank you Carole...

Carol B. Date: 2/11/2018 6:41:00 PM Charlie, You’re a very wise man. Loved the write. :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/12/2018 12:29:00 PM How utterly wise of you to say Carol, thank you...

Joseph May Date: 2/11/2018 3:54:00 PM A well crafted poem Charlie...Beautifully written.. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/12/2018 12:28:00 PM Thank you Joseph...

Eric Boddie Date: 2/11/2018 10:05:00 AM you wouldnt believe how i was surprised....to find that destiny can be altered but not revised....we will all die exactly when we should....all we really control is if we are bad or good....which will be determined by the path we take to get there....because the choices we make define our level of despair....awesome and inspiring job here charlie.... Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/11/2018 12:01:00 PM Thank you for the poetic response Eric, good thoughts...

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 2/10/2018 2:39:00 PM Philosophically challenging dear friend, Charlie! Enormous amount of food for thought! Login to Reply

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/8/2018 11:44:00 AM Wise words, in a great poem, Charlie! Janice Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/8/2018 1:28:00 PM Thank you Janice...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/7/2018 9:02:00 PM This lesson has stood the test of time and you expressed it very well, Charlie. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/8/2018 10:20:00 AM Thank you Andrea.

Probir Gupta Date: 2/7/2018 11:46:00 AM Nice glimpses of philosophy, Charlie ... In each stanza a rich message ... Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/8/2018 10:19:00 AM Thank you Probir...

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/7/2018 11:44:00 AM - Time can not be rewound, you're absolutely right Charlie - A wonderful writing with wise thoughts - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/8/2018 10:18:00 AM Thank you so much Anne-Lise...

Jan Allison Date: 2/7/2018 11:36:00 AM such wisdom in your words Charlie i especially love and can relate to the third stanza:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/8/2018 10:18:00 AM Thank you Jan.

Vijay Pandit Date: 2/7/2018 11:27:00 AM Intriguing and thought provoking..a meaningful write, Charlie. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/8/2018 10:17:00 AM Hope you enjoyed it, thank you Vijay.

Heidi Sands Date: 2/7/2018 11:26:00 AM We only have these moments right now to make the best of and you have written a wise poem Charlie. I enjoyed reading this :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/8/2018 10:17:00 AM Thank you so much Heidi.

Silent One Date: 2/7/2018 11:09:00 AM You are so right Charlie, time waits for no man... This poem not only is true in it's words but also rhymes and flows very well... Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 2/7/2018 11:10:00 AM Thank you Silent One...

Tim Smith Date: 2/7/2018 11:01:00 AM Wow Charlie this is amazing poetry. A sure fire favorite Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 2/7/2018 11:24:00 AM Sorry I haven't been on much lately. These pop up ads that are videos take over my phone. It's maddening so I just leave for the day. Just had one for a new car. Unless it's a free one I have no need. Charlie Smith Date: 2/7/2018 11:09:00 AM Thanks Mr. Tim...