Father Time

As the evening turns to a whisper, the sky changes to the color of wine  
and while the trees with their over-shadowed limbs hover by the path,   
saving stars of heaven shine down,  
as brilliant as the eyes of Father Time.  
When the night delivers her last soprano key and her song is 
heard forever in the halls of nature's memory,  
every brook and every creature in the forest slows its pace.  
While the moon reflects the sun and mirrors its own light, 
the small hands of time move forwards, ever so slowly.  
The sky evolving into an orchestra of music,  
shows us an endless parade of sailboats passing by, 
they glide then disappear, far into the night
leading us ever closer to the blessed light.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Eslinger Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 3:09 PM
Hi, dear Vie! At last i’m hoping i’m well enough again to get ducked in the PSoup bowl, hoping so. I’ve had awful 17 mos. But faith & creativity kept me going. Read this poem intently. Much truth here, lots of it difficult. I don’t think ‘ve much at all good to say about Faher Time, but do d relish your thoughts & fine nib.hugs sally
Andresen Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 7:36 AM
- A lovely poem, Vie Rose :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 6:36 PM
sobeautiful and inspiring, i love quietness here, thanks have a sweet week end
Faulkner Avatar
May 26, 2023 at 2:57 PM
So tranquil, love 'sky changes to the color of wine' and 'endless parade of sailboats' - the night is so alluring, as is your lovely verse~
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May 26, 2023 at 9:29 AM
A truly delightful poem Rose…lovely! Debx
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