Valsa George Poet Sonnet

As Time Ticks Away

As time ticks away into twilight dusk
Sun in fathomless waters will plummet
The Earth will then wear an assassin’s mask
This in endless succession shall repeat
      
The grass in silken meadows will wither
Trees clad in green livery will go bare
Youth into infirmity will slither
Body, through years of rugged use will wear
      
Every beauteous form will lose its charm
All to death’s stygian vault shall return
Until then, lead life without any sham
A good name is all you can strive to earn

You are a dumb player in life’s pantomime
Act your part well until you're merged in Time

(10 syllables each in every line with a total of 140 syllables)

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Sponsor- William Kekaula

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Sara Kendrick May 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM A late congratulations on this winner. I enjoyed reading it. I hope I have played my part well in the life I have been given. Way to go with this winner. Sara K

Susan Ashley January 2, 2022 at 10:09 AM Indeed, dear Valsa, your prophetic sonnet is a beauteous form that will not lose its charm. Beautifully expressed, especially your couplet. Congratulations for your fine win in William's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Lindsay Laurie December 9, 2021 at 4:22 PM Hello Valsa ...life is the ultimate gift. Too many lack its appreciation and many suffer for it - thanks for a fine sonnet Valsa - Lindsay Valsa George December 11, 2021 at 4:16 AM Yes, indeed life is a precious gift... We have an obligation and responsibility to make it as fruitful as possible . Thanks Lindsay! Stay blessed !

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 8, 2021 at 6:32 PM "You are a dumb player in life’s pantomime Act your part well until you're merged in Time" - what a strong message. Excellent sonnet, Valsa. Warm wishes ~ Mala Valsa George December 11, 2021 at 4:13 AM I am not at all experienced in writing sonnets. I am rather diffident to experiment with difficult poetic forms... Just made a trial and I am happy, you all liked my sonnet ! Thanks a lot Malabika for infusing confidence in me.

Bill Baker December 8, 2021 at 4:48 PM Good sonnet Valsa, strong message and a good summary in last two lines. I liked it. Good luck in the contest. Your friend, Bill Valsa George December 8, 2021 at 6:04 PM Thanks a lot dear Bill ! Have a beautiful season ahead !

Debra L Brown December 8, 2021 at 3:19 PM A beautiful Sonnet. Life is short, live it to the fullness. Good luck in the contest. Blessings ~ Debra Valsa George December 8, 2021 at 6:03 PM Thank you so much Debra for your lovely words of encouragement !

Rico Leffanta December 8, 2021 at 10:10 AM Well said and done, but I have seen a remarkable number of French women in their 80s and 90s with flawless skin and smiles that put young girls to shame . . .. Valsa George December 8, 2021 at 6:02 PM Years cannot wither everyone. Some escape the vagaries of time. They are exceptional ! Thank you Rico

Sotto Poet December 8, 2021 at 7:27 AM A wonderful sonnet, Valsa. There's a serious message and plenty of visual imagery. The quirks of time have us all scurrying to accomplish good actions. Life-affirming songs are often accurate—a piece of terrific advice. Valsa George December 8, 2021 at 8:22 AM Very glad for your uplifting comment, Lasaad. Feel humbled and encouraged. Thanks a lot !

Victor Buhagiar December 8, 2021 at 6:21 AM Brilliant sonnet. So much imagery and a message we should heed. Best for a win, dear Valsa. Valsa George December 8, 2021 at 8:20 AM I am not used to writing sonnets. Glad my inexperienced writing is appreciated ! Thanks a lot Victor!

Vijay Pandit December 8, 2021 at 5:28 AM Everyone takes a ride on vagaries of time, ---doing good deeds while we can. Much truth explored in these verses on life. Great advice my friend. Valsa George December 8, 2021 at 8:18 AM Thanks a lot dear Vijay !