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Running Out of Time

The hour glass is turned and fixed immediately at birth
Starting the life journey in this worldly realm
Seconds constantly flowing
Running out of time

Young children seem to have no need for the perception of passing time 
Teenage feels invincible with little concern for it
The twenties bring fleeting thoughts of passing time 
Which are quickly dismissed and replaced by youthful party time
Still running out of time

The thirties, bring more pondering of how quickly time is passing by
Work duties and daily living blur the thoughts of it
The forties find a more profound realization of passing time, but would rather believe the current age is the new thirty for its time, than admit to running out of time

The fifties and sixties bring a stark realization of the seconds that have past 
Can no longer run or hide, must accept running out of time
The seventies see the hour glass has limited seconds left 
Living in the moment and hoping for the best
The eighties and beyond, reaching a golden milestone
Seeing time run out, saying goodbye, and taking a last breath

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Heidi Sands

Date: 9/4/2018 7:20:00 AM

This is so true and helps us to be grateful for the time we have. Well done Warren :)

Warren Doll
Date: 9/5/2018 9:59:00 AM

Thanks so much, Heidi. ~ Warren :))

Jan Allison

Date: 7/30/2018 5:13:00 PM

the older I get the quicker the days and years fly by. a poem to reflect on Warren, thanks for sharing:-) hugs Jan xx

Warren Doll
Date: 8/2/2018 6:19:00 PM

Hi Jan, how true. always great to hear from you. / Warren :)

Constance La France

Date: 7/22/2018 9:43:00 AM

Warren, this is a great free verse. Time in life is so fleeting that we cannot waste a moment.

Warren Doll
Date: 7/23/2018 10:22:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and compliment, Dear Heart-Broken Wings. Always great to hear from you. // Warren

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/21/2018 3:35:00 AM

Every age has its perception of time and its understanding. As mortals we have to accept that we are children of time which has jurisdiction over us. The less we think of it, the better it is my friend, Warren. Expertly written.

Warren Doll
Date: 7/23/2018 10:18:00 AM

Demetrios, I agree. I try to live in the moment, Thanks for your positive comments and visit.

Becca Teagan

Date: 7/20/2018 11:36:00 PM

This poem is spot on. Time moves faster and faster as we age. You've expressed this so well!

Warren Doll
Date: 7/23/2018 10:14:00 AM

Hi Becca, how true. Thank you for your compliment and visit.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/17/2018 3:38:00 PM

To appreciate our time before the hourglass runs out is the best we can do in this life. When my granddaughter tells me she wants to be older I tell her that time will pass soon enough to enjoy being her age. I told her that time has wings and is fleeting. Your wonderful poem conveys that beautifully Warren. : )

Warren Doll
Date: 7/18/2018 2:53:00 PM

Connie, always wonderful to hear from you. Great comments and advice your giving your granddaughter. I remember my parents telling me that time speeds up as we age. I didn't believe it. I do now. So glad that you liked this poem// Warren :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/10/2018 11:19:00 AM

- Accepting is okay ... but like it ... not at all, my friend - A really great writing, Warren - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Warren Doll
Date: 7/10/2018 5:00:00 PM

Anne-Lise, at least we have that choice. Thank for your comments and visit. It's always wonderful to hear from you. Sending a big hug your way// Warren:)

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/10/2018 11:09:00 AM

There's no stopping it, there's no ownership, might as well make the most of what we were allotted...

Warren Doll
Date: 7/10/2018 4:51:00 PM

I totally agree, Charlie. Thanks for your visit.

Silent One

Date: 7/9/2018 9:22:00 AM

A poem many reflect with...

Warren Doll
Date: 7/9/2018 4:00:00 PM

Thanks for visiting and your positive comment.

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/9/2018 9:11:00 AM

Warren, you very aptly penned our perceptions of aging and time. Anyone who is a certain age will relate and hopefully anyone younger will learn to try and take a breath and appreciate the hourglass while it is still full Very well done, Happy Monday !!!

Warren Doll
Date: 7/9/2018 3:58:00 PM

Hi Mike, great observations. Thanks for your positive comments, Happy Monday to you too.