Life At a Glance

Looking back when my children 
were young, time did not last 
and glances were all that 
the clock stood still for....

Lost Moments---

Don't close your eyes, 
Your glance will be gone.
With a memory so short, 
it hardly got born. 

With life at a glance, 
being wrapped up in time, 
Held by the thoughts 
and measured by rhyme. 

With music in the air and 
laughter floating free,
love surrounding faces 
to catch a glance with me. 
 
The landmark should balance 
for life at a glance. 
Fill it with worthy choices, 
Never get another chance.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Mckee Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 7:00 PM
It's not a mans tears that makes him a coward but it is what makes him cry that really measures a man. How moveable is his heart and how unmovable is it when the cause is wrong. Let him cry if it is right to. It was right to cry when I read your poem because I understood it.
Eutsler Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 6:00 PM
SORRY I spelled your name wrong Lynward, in my reply below!!
Eutsler Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 5:52 PM
True, You are no coward for sure. From the heart, the mouth speaks, so why shouldn't tears flow also when they well-up. Since the woman was made from the man's rib, it doesn't mean she took All his tears too for herself.. Thank you for your wise comment Lyward!
Turner Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 12:17 PM
Truer words were never spoken. I like it.
Eutsler Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 1:25 PM
I Like your comment too Daniel...
Lindsay Avatar
August 23, 2015 at 8:12 AM
I was in a similar frame when I wrote 'A week to live' the other day ;)
Eutsler Avatar
August 23, 2015 at 8:55 AM
I read your poem, 'A week to live,' Great One!
Lindsay Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 1:39 PM
carpe diem! love this ;)
Eutsler Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 1:43 PM
Thank You Bill Lindsay Very Much!
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