As Time Went By - So Did We

Seconds:
If there was a second I didn't think about you
God himself would have to point it out
Because this sample of heaven is 24/7
As the minutes tick on since you been gone
I sit and think on all the things I did wrong 
Every second I ask myself two things: why and where
why didn't I realize what I had harmed
and where for the club, I was there instead of with you in my arms

Minutes:
For every minute I spent with you I remembered
like when we first met in September
The minutes that we slow danced together
Are energies collided and warmed my heart despite the cold weather
Every minute with you I was on cloud nine
There was no question, I was yours and you were mine
It was through those minutes, sixty-seconds was expanded
With you it gave the affection I had so long demanded

Hours:
I will dedicate the hours to what is present
For it is through the hours of thinking that I learned my lesson
The hours since we've been apart
They have pushed and pulled on my heart
Through the hours I remember what once was
How this simple lust could have been love
For every hour, my lips mouth the four syllables of your name
Even if time froze, I would still do the same
Money can't compare to what love can bring in a lifetime
Who wants to be a millionaire?
I was once one, but I didn't need three lifelines
All I needed was you to see me through
My rough days and longest nights
With you, darkness came to the light

In conclusion, to every second, minute, and hour I write to, Know that I still think of you.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 8/7/2015 6:03:00 PM
Great poem. One that keeps the reader advancing down the page to get the next verse! Super 7 on this gem! A7
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Date: 5/15/2015 8:32:00 PM
Love can grip ones mind like the clinching of teeth. Nice poem
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Date: 12/21/2014 7:42:00 PM
First of all, you have established a fantastic structure to this heartfelt piece. it is unique and I am impressed. Thanks for posting and also thank you for the sweet comment on my poem "Speak". You are very kind. Always, Laura
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 12/21/2014 8:09:00 PM
Thank you Laura. Appreciate the love.
Date: 11/20/2014 10:01:00 AM
Deep, I could read this all day. Enjoyed Jiril.
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 11/20/2014 6:36:00 PM
Thanks Landon. Appreciate the love.
Date: 6/10/2014 5:46:00 PM
You weren't wrong. I do enjoy it :) - Emmy xoxo
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 6/10/2014 6:36:00 PM
Thanks Emily.
Date: 3/6/2014 10:55:00 AM
I love the style, and pace Jiril, a very precious thought and feeling. Amazing flow and rhyme. Hugs* SKAT
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 3/6/2014 4:04:00 PM
Thanks SKAT A.
Date: 1/31/2014 3:57:00 PM
Very touching,heartfelt, I loved it.
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 1/31/2014 4:59:00 PM
Thanks Jenny. Appreciate the love.
Date: 1/15/2014 9:11:00 AM
In the club and way beyond Jiril, being swept away in the moment ...
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 1/15/2014 2:56:00 PM
Thanks Patricia. Appreciate the love.
Date: 1/7/2014 9:49:00 PM
This touched me and reminded me of those past loves gone but not always forgotten. Lovely write. Thanks for the comment today. Made me smile. J
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 1/7/2014 10:18:00 PM
Thanks Jennifer. Appreciate the love.
Date: 12/12/2013 5:56:00 PM
this brought a tear to my eye. truly touching poem. -Jasmine Murphy
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 12/12/2013 6:06:00 PM
Thanks Jasmine.
Date: 12/10/2013 2:49:00 AM
I believe that certain people are brought into our lives to learn from or teach or maybe both - great poem! Thank you for commenting on mine
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 12/10/2013 8:58:00 AM
Thanks Jan. Appreciate it
Date: 12/8/2013 8:43:00 PM
Deep poetry, from The heart
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 12/8/2013 8:49:00 PM
Thanks Robert. Appreciate it.
Date: 9/15/2013 2:25:00 PM
I can relate to this one,,,,, was with the same guy for 17 yrs,,, these are for sure the thoughts that go thru a persons mind ;},,, You were right, I might find something I like. Well done . Thank you for liking my Floodgates ;}
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 9/15/2013 2:31:00 PM
Thanks Debbie. Appreciate the love.
Date: 9/3/2013 7:18:00 AM
very well written and beautifully expressed. Unique in its presentation and it touched my heart... Great writing.... I can tell that you will like many of my entries..... Jake
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 9/3/2013 7:43:00 AM
Thanks John. Appreciate the love. Your right, I did.
Date: 9/2/2013 2:04:00 PM
I really enjoyed reading this one, you were right I did find some I liked :)
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 9/2/2013 2:33:00 PM
Thanks Amber. Appreciate the love.
Date: 7/17/2013 6:48:00 PM
The counting of the seconds, minutes and hours shows how much you love her and regret losing her....you touched my heart. Beautiful words. Hugs
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/17/2013 6:52:00 PM
Thanks Cecilia. Appreciate the love.
Date: 7/10/2013 8:39:00 PM
WOW! This i very beautiful and very romantic, I just loved it. Thanks for sharing....... Lucilla
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/10/2013 9:07:00 PM
Thanks Lucilla.
Date: 7/7/2013 8:24:00 PM
Wow a very deep-rooted poem jiril, time is such a precious commodity, especially when it comes to love and loss of love, & everything in between when it comes to relationships....its a teaching & growing process. Which can be 1 of the worse pains ever:( I enjoyed reading,, ty4sharing & also commenting on a piece of foil, really appreciate your comment:0)
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/7/2013 8:52:00 PM
Indeed. Thanks Cherie
Date: 7/6/2013 7:26:00 PM
This is a well-written and heartfelt poem. Good job
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/6/2013 10:15:00 PM
Thanks bruh.
Date: 7/3/2013 5:11:00 PM
I love this :-D Very poignant structure and sentiment. Love lost or unrequited certainly does put you through the wringer..doesn't it?....Thank you for sharing.....love Roobs :-)
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/3/2013 5:13:00 PM
Yes, very much love lost. Thanks for reading. Appreciate the love. Peace.
Date: 6/7/2013 1:26:00 PM
- Jiril, a very well written poem....time passes too quickly - No, I do not want a lot of money .... can not buy love or friendship !!! - Have a nice weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 6/7/2013 1:36:00 PM
Thanks Anna Lisa, you have a nice weekend as well.
Date: 6/6/2013 7:27:00 PM
Nicely written and well said thank you for sharing this write.
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 6/6/2013 8:04:00 PM
Thanks Cherl.
Date: 5/28/2013 8:27:00 PM
Ohh, so sweet, Jiril. Hope you will reunite with her some day. That's what love is. Enjoyed!
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 5/28/2013 8:45:00 PM
Thank you Toguyen.
Date: 5/28/2013 6:22:00 PM
I like where you went with this...seconds, minutes, hours... a long time to think about what went wrong. Your poem conveys the emotion of realizing too late what could have been great. A tough pill to swallow. :)
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 5/28/2013 6:50:00 PM
Thanks Karen.
Date: 5/28/2013 6:14:00 PM
Longing for that 'one'. Seem to never forget do we?
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 5/28/2013 6:50:00 PM
So True, Kirin. Appreciate the read.
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