Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

Fading Away

Minute by minute, day by day,
A little more of me fades away.
Seconds on the clock ticking fast,
Until another year has passed.
Is it because I'm old and grey?
I notice how time slips away.
If I were young and fancy-free,
Time would not bother me.
Do not expect mercy as you age
Your story has reached the final page.
Your clock will stop, no longer chime,
You, Old Duck, ran out of time.
Silence, Perfect, Peace and Grace,
My soul travels to a perfect place,
Eager at my time of passing
I look forward to life everlasting

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Bill Baker October 8, 2022 at 11:57 PM Amen, Shirley. It will be eternal bliss in heaven, we you're a blessing to many while you're here, my friend. Hugs, Bill Shirley Hawkins October 9, 2022 at 4:37 PM Thank you, Bill For your very kind comment.

Rico Leffanta October 7, 2022 at 11:47 AM It is impossible for anything to die as everything simply evolves into something else, so find the joy in every day to ensure you will be happier whatever comes your way (or you become) . . . .Aloha! Shirley Hawkins October 9, 2022 at 4:46 PM G'day, Rico. Thank you, I always enjoy reading your thought-provoking comments. I am not unhappy; my feelings would be more reflective. You have a lovely outlook on life.

Jeff Kyser October 6, 2022 at 7:44 PM Ecclesiastes 12 talks about this. You’ve got your eyes on the prize, good on ya. Shirley Hawkins October 9, 2022 at 4:47 PM Thank you for your welcome comment, Jeff Take care, Shirley

L Milton Hankins October 6, 2022 at 6:11 PM Shirley, I think you are a long way from your "time of passing." How about letting us tell you when you've reached the final page, instead of the other way around, eh? In that case, you'll be with us for a long, long while. Shirley Hawkins October 9, 2022 at 4:51 PM I am still smiling at your kind, sincere comments, Milt I wish the same for you. Take care. Shirley

Michael Tor October 6, 2022 at 5:20 PM There is a season for everything my Dear lady and like you I am getting up in age also and I wonder too. What the next venture will be. I truly hope it is with my Savior Jesus. God bless you and keep you healthy Shirley... Shirley Hawkins October 9, 2022 at 4:55 PM Thank you, Michael (I have a son named Michael) Your kind comments warmed my heart. Blessings and good health to you also. Take care, Shirley

Deb M October 6, 2022 at 4:51 PM Shirley that made me so sad! I dont want you to fade away…..Cuddles…Debx