At Nine Oclock

Poetry inspired by the Frick Collection 

•	At nine o’clock ( Sewing by lamplight by Millet)


We sit in our campesino existence
Engaging in tasks that provide
Us with livelihood, with purpose,
But, what will you be doing? 
No longer in need of the lamplight 
We reunite in this belief in time 
Which allows us to feel the separation
Of years, yet links us through the 
Comprehension of the same concept
And to that end counts the minutes
Til the end and to the next 
Moment of connection

At 15:59 I sit here ever captivated 
By the wonder of what you glued do
Perpetually at nine o’clock 
And he endless possibilities I could 
Perform at the same hour
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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September 24, 2011 at 7:50 AM
the climax... thanks for the morning entertainment... am so glad i don't watch tv. beauty day, namaste~N
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