Eternity Stands Guard

quote by Phyllis McGinley (1905-1978)
“Time is the thief you cannot banish”

Eternity waits:  Your end, tyrannish.
“Time is the thief you cannot banish.”
Days then weeks begin to vanish;
whole months stolen in a span
as your brain turns to bran.
You don't remember
whence December.
Who am I
to die?
Aye.

November 10, 2020

contest:  Writing Challenge
hostess:  Constance La France
a rhymed etheree

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 11/20/2020 3:59:00 AM
Good approach to the contest. Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias steal a person's life before death for sure. Congrats on your win. Sara
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Date: 11/20/2020 8:15:00 PM
thank you, Sata, you sound as if you are familiar with this nemesis of the elderly. Appreciate your comment and commendation.
Date: 11/16/2020 4:07:00 PM
Enjoyed reading, Reason. Congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 11/20/2020 8:16:00 PM
thank you Eve. Life is a test of time.
Date: 11/15/2020 5:50:00 AM
Congrats on your fine win.
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Date: 11/20/2020 8:16:00 PM
Thank you for commenting, Richard, and stroking my ego.
Date: 11/15/2020 2:15:00 AM
Reason, congratulations on your win in my Quote Inspired Contest with this wonderful poem _Constance
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 11/20/2020 8:18:00 PM
I welcome your contest and your comment along with your congratulations, Constance. Pardon the alliteration, it's in my blood. Thank you from my heart.
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