Harry Horsman Poet Tetractys

Life's Loan

The
Largest
Interest
Payment of all,
Is for time given temporarily
To each and every one of us at birth.
For some too soon
To others
Later,
But
One
Will know 
When final
Settlement due,
When age in its wisdom sways to the new.

© Harry J Horsman  2010

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Poet Destroyer A December 18, 2012 at 11:24 AM Loving to comment on this piece again Harry my poet friend. wishing to never settle for this loan... love LINDA

Andrea Dietrich September 13, 2011 at 9:54 PM I can't seem to find an old one of yours I have not commented on already so I just settled on this fine poetry of yours to read again. It's a very wise one, Harry! Luv, Andrea

Doris Culverhouse September 3, 2010 at 8:03 AM enjoyed reading today!! Thanks for your comments! You are encouraging!

Kabuteng P.Ink K. August 4, 2010 at 2:54 AM This sure made me think, Harry :) & I really liked your title too :) -- nikko :)

Skat A July 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM INTERESTING Harry. lOVED YOUR POEM.-SKAT

Constance La France July 30, 2010 at 8:03 AM Thanks so much for your comment on my poetry ~ I think you did a wonderful job with this Tetractys ~ I need to write one also ~ gosh ~ I have just no idea what my theme will be ~~

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2010 at 9:44 PM Edward the Black Prince? Do tell. Sounds very interesting this man!!

Poet Destroyer A July 28, 2010 at 7:51 PM Very enjoyable poem nice thought Harry, have a good one,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich July 28, 2010 at 7:04 PM oh, this is really cool, Harry. I hope it does well in the contest. Luv, Andrea

Wilma Neels July 28, 2010 at 11:29 AM Enjoyed this write Harry, thank you for your comment as well.. Best wishes for the contest == Wilma

Gert W. Knop July 28, 2010 at 9:20 AM Enjoyed you well written and philisophical poem, Harry! Have a great time and thank you for your comments always....Gert

Dr.Ram Mehta July 28, 2010 at 6:06 AM Well expressed thought. Good luck in the contest

Francine Roberts July 27, 2010 at 10:40 PM lovely, good luck in the contest