Defining Time

We are all children held tight in the arms of time
As it passes we must learn to grow and then read the sign

Eventually time becomes master to us all
For one-day father time will be making his final call

Wrinkles come with wisdom we earn over the years
They glorify our laughter and they signify our tears

Time is the one thing that can break down the most vain
They say time has the ability to heal any pain

Time is forever it is as vast as the sky
You will never defeat time no matter how hard you try

Spend your life living and cherishing the time you have got
Because one day your time on earth will end, like it or not

These final words that I pen are the swish of my sword
Time is a living entity we all know as the Lord 


For Brian's contest
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Brown Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Michael. Sorry I am late with the comment. Love, Carol
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February 27, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Congratulations on your win in this contest, Michael! Best wishes, Caroline.
La France Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 7:10 PM
Congrats on your win in Brians contest with this wonderful and amazing poem.... Constance
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February 26, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Ill bet it feels great to be a winner( again!) Wonderful job. Hope all is going well for you. BG
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 3:45 PM
What great lines Michael....."Wrinkles come with wisdom we earn over the years They glorify our laughter and they signify our tears" If only some knew that if you are busy fighting time you can't enjoy it. A wonderful win for you. . Congratulations! Blessings, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 3:06 PM
Love this one from you and congratulations, Michael!
Haick Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 1:50 PM
My congratulations, MJ on this insightful write! A worthy entry for Brian's contest. Peace, Audrey
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February 26, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Such an insightful poem! Blessings to you for sharing it. Congratulations on your second place finish in Brian's contest. Enjoy your big win. Keep on writing. Karen
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February 26, 2010 at 8:07 AM
Another beauty from my neighbor in poetry! Great writing from you once again, Michael! Love, Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 6:06 AM
Sorry Michael .. congrats on your second place win .. mine is third.. Brian had two winners each for 2nd and 3rd.. still a wonderful honor.. luv.. "Sweetheart"
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February 26, 2010 at 6:05 AM
Congrats Michael on your third place win in Brian's contest.. what an honor for me to be sharing third place with someone so special as u Michael.. a wonderful win for a wonderful winning poet.. enjoy this victory.. blessings..with luv.. Linda-Marie..
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February 26, 2010 at 5:11 AM
Michael, You deserve bravos and drum rolls! You placed 3rd in the winners’ circle with you creative entry in the Poetry Soup member contest, POULTER'S MEASURE Sponsored by: Brian Strand Well done! My favorite line is Time is the one thing that can break down the most vain. Good work here, Michael!Smiles, Dane Ann
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February 26, 2010 at 1:30 AM
Congratulations Micheal. I enjoyed reading this well written work..Time is something that is given to us all, we should learn to make the best use of it...Margaret
Strand Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 12:14 AM
Congrats on you success in my contest Michael.Rgds Brian.My latest contest TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY is now open.
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 3:28 PM
wow, I think you did a really good one for the contest. Time is a topic I often write on, Michael. It just kills me how fast it goes the older I get. Good luck. I hope you make the list. LUv, Andrea
Strand Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 12:37 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Michael.Rgds Brian
La France Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Great write for the contest, truly awesome, best of luck.. Constance
Owens Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Wonderful inspirational poem...enjoyed...good luck in the contest....Marty
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