Clockwork

Tomorrow is here,
the reckoning of another day gone.
Rushing at the open door of now,
spent before I can wrap myself around it.

A wave of time that crashes with surprise,
slips away without looking back.
Hands that cannot hold it,
point at the door through which it has gone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Peterson Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Stanley, this is an enticing, engaging poem. It helped me realize that the reason for time is change.
Cannon Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 2:49 PM
Thank you Mark, I appreciate your comments.
Schrebe Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 7:06 PM
I would love to use this in my magazine , giving you credit of course. Let me know if I can. Thanks.
Cannon Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 2:50 PM
That would be an honor Marvin!
Anglesey Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM
A very skilled write with awesome imagery. Congratulations, found this on the "Featured Poem of the Week" page
Cannon Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 2:52 PM
Thank you Karen, those are very encouraging words
A  Avatar
October 13, 2013 at 8:35 PM
oOo......... life is hard, and i can't express how awesome the imagery is... a wave that crashes.... what a twist in thoughts...love it..........SKAT
Cannon Avatar
November 16, 2013 at 2:55 PM
Thanks for being the first to comment on my poetry. I look forward to reading more from you.
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