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Oh, thief of life, your name is Time... your hands keep moving, no downtime. You never blink or take a pause; your movement has no glitches, flaws. You wait for nothing...you are prime. All seasons march to your quick-time; Spring, Summer, Fall, and Wintertime, are driven by your strict by-laws. Oh, thief of life. We race to fill up our Lifetime not knowing when we'll face 'dead' time. If only we could change your clause, slow down your speed...and with applause stop...take a break at our halftime. Oh, thief of life. August 1, 2018

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Date: 8/1/2018 11:27:00 PM
Very nice rondeau time is what life is made of so we should use it wisely. I think this poem should do well in the contest.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/2/2018 4:01:00 PM
Thank you, Charles, for your nice visit and supportive comments. Much appreciated. Sandra
Date: 8/1/2018 3:46:00 PM
This is a favorite theme of mine as well, Sandra. DANG time. You can't live with it and you can't live without it!!! Excellent entry for the contest.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/2/2018 4:00:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 8/1/2018 11:19:00 AM
Clever theme--elegantly rendered.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/2/2018 4:00:00 PM
Thank you very much, Vijay! Your visit and nice comment are much appreciated. Sandra
Date: 8/1/2018 8:52:00 AM
It is amazing that I never realized before how time changes things, Sandra. But as I get a bit older, I am starting to see it. Nice rondeau. Good luck in the contest.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 8/2/2018 3:59:00 PM
Yes, Caren, the significance of 'time' really becomes more important as we age for sure. Thank you for the lovely comment and best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

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