From There To Here.

As you ponder each turn that has landed you here,
taut tempo will quicken and frail futures loom near.
Take one somber moment, step away from the din:
The voyage, the detours, the past and what's been.

You look back behind you to retrace every mile.
It bring tears of regret and the trace of a smile.
Hang on first, then let go, due to whimsy or age.
What you keep in the end is the test of a sage.

Fools still ignore the supreme ticks of the clock,
in each change in fashion, embraced by the flock.
Walk on and ignore them, don't bother to chide,
these pathetic lemmings swept away by the tide.

Peer off in the distance as you fight off the chill.
You must climb still further to the top of the hill.
Play the tailor to time, cut and trim, make it fit.
Find the time in your life. Take time to enjoy it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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July 19, 2010 at 2:37 PM
There is such wisdom in this wonderful piece, Gerard! If only we could heed such words, and slow down...enjoy life, ........it seems (especially in this modern world)...a nearly impossible task! And how sad is that?! Wonderful poem! Congratulations on your featured piece...so deserving a spot in the limelight!! :) ~ Carrie
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July 19, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Gerard. Love, Carol
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July 18, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Congrats Gerard on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a brilliant write to share with us all ..with luv.. my friend..
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July 18, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Very true poem, and melodic to read. Thank you for this and regards to the clock we battle Jeden Tag
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July 18, 2010 at 6:20 AM
Many congrats on your feature this week Rgds Jan
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July 18, 2010 at 12:33 AM
Gerard, Congratulations on having this excellent poem featured. I enjoyed it so much and will place it in my Fav's. Best of luck to make it into the winners circle.
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June 3, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Gerard. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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May 31, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Congratulations on making it through the first round of the Poetry Soup contest with this poem. Best wishes in the finals. Karen
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May 31, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Congrats Gerard on your poem making it to the first round of competition in the Poetry Soup contest ...way to go my friend... good luck.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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May 12, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Congrats Gerard, on your featured poem. Vince
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May 12, 2010 at 3:04 AM
Congratulations on your featured write this week Gerard. Love, Carol
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May 11, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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May 9, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Congrats Gerard on your featured poem this week on the Soup... excellent choice to feature and share...luv.. "Sweetheart"
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May 9, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations on your fine poem being featured on the Soups Homepage Gerard >> James
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January 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's Anything Goes Contest One Gerard. Love,Carol
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January 10, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Such wisdom abounds in this astonishing poem. Congratulations on your win, Gerard and thank you for once again sharing your remarkable poetic talent. Love, Lainie
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January 3, 2010 at 6:02 PM
congrats for scoring in the top ten! this is a great little poem! andrea
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January 3, 2010 at 8:10 AM
Congrats on your success in Constance's contest Gerard.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.
Thomas Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM
This is such a thought-provoking poem. Really wonderful. Thank you so much for your comments on my poetry ~Juliane
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December 15, 2009 at 12:21 AM
I came back to re read this poem again, Gerard. I enjoy it. I just entered it in my favorite poem section so I wouldn't lose it. Thanks for sharing it. Robert
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December 15, 2009 at 12:16 AM
This is a mature and very well written poem, Gerard, employing faith, Wisdom and encouragement to whomever has the heart to hear recognize and hear it. Excellent. Thank you for your welcome comments on my poems. God bless you. -Robert
Strand Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Very encouraging and uplifting words Gerard.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today
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