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Hands of Time

If I could turn back the hands of time and once again have ago I’d make decisions declined fight pain and look to grow I could avoid this very path with its destination unknown but maybe the new way I draft would be within its zone I could with knowledge be a trendsetter in an attempt to get far away but on a path I’d know no better each minute each step I take What I know of now won’t happen so I’d be unprepared as I wander an unknown mapping I guess no better faired Could I save friendships avoid the heartache or experience new splits more pain that I take If I go back I could change the route but maybe not events I’d have regrets I can’t remove imperfections I can’t prevent No wish to turn back hands of time to correct that what bothers I’d rather enjoy blessings of mine and look for new with others If I could go back it would be only to relive keeping the imperfect act I’m thankful life did give

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Date: 11/9/2019 12:48:00 PM
Hello Nick Trim, I would rather not go back in time, for me painful memories I rather leave in the past, and look ahead to see what comes next. have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 11/8/2019 9:43:00 PM
Oh, so deserving of high praise. Congratulations!
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Date: 10/22/2019 8:30:00 AM
Haha! Great poem nick and congrats on your well deserved win! This was really good I enjoyed it! You really have grown as a writer!;)
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Nick Trim
Date: 10/24/2019 6:20:00 AM
thank you Brenda, your influence has helped.... why were you trying to wake me up at 5 in the morning lol
Date: 10/16/2019 12:08:00 AM
I like the poem ... The closing stanza is beautiful ... Congratulations on your lovely win ...
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Nick Trim
Date: 10/18/2019 6:35:00 AM
Thank you Probir, your poem was very relatable, you are not alone my friend, i'm glad you like, congratulations to you too
Date: 10/15/2019 9:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest my friend. Your creation rings clear and sounds loud in this old poet's heart!
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Nick Trim
Date: 10/18/2019 6:34:00 AM
Thank you Robert, your poem was brilliant, I don't mind finishing below you in this one... must admit had I never watched Back To The Future this poem be very different lol thanks again
Date: 10/15/2019 1:54:00 AM
I'd change so much... I'd be a better person. Bless you and congrats, Gina
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Nick Trim
Date: 10/18/2019 6:32:00 AM
Thank you Regina, maybe if you were to go back and your wish is to be a better person, I sense you blame yourself, maybe there is an idea to seek better persons, maybe maybe not I dont know, we shouldn't blame ourselves, thanks you again
Date: 10/14/2019 12:04:00 PM
if only... great entry for the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Nick Trim
Date: 10/14/2019 12:58:00 PM
Thank you very much, thanks for doing the contest, this wouldn't have been written had you not :)

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