Ruthless

Time is not our master; it's our measure.

I watch the hands that sweep the face,
one second at a time.
While contemplating minutes passed,
they’re silent, as a mime. 

The crawl of time is ruthless, and
considers others not.
Ignores life’s circumstances, plus
inhibits peaceful thought.

The mysteries of time abound.
All secrets so well kept.
I cannot understand its scope,
my reasoning, inept.

Time won’t move fast, it won’t move slow,
so steady is its pace.
Perception’s how it seems to flow,
its dust I can’t erase.

I know not when the clock will halt,
and move no more for me.
But when it does, I'll move into
The Lord’s eternity.

There are no days in God’s domain.
He measures time in love.
My journey ends when I’m secure 
in His sure hands above.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 7:48 AM
I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. Have a blessed day..............
Zimmerman Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Hello Paula. Thank you for your positive words. I am pleased you enjoyed my writing. Z
Perna Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 2:31 PM
Lovely message! Excellent writing!
Zimmerman Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Thank you, Diane. I'm grateful for your kind words. ZIM
Frias Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 11:12 PM
I love the hope at the end. Another great write
Zimmerman Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 2:39 PM
Thank you for, Ximena. I appreciate your words. ZIM
Messina Avatar
November 29, 2023 at 4:16 PM
How much time do we have left, is the question. We never know...so, we must live each day as it our last, even the bad days are good, my friend. Nice write, Zim. Charlie
Zimmerman Avatar
November 29, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Hey Charlie. Thanks for giving this a read. I appreciate your time and comments. I'm just getting started here. ZIM
Greenhough Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 7:31 PM
This poem is an eye opener. I had never considered time as you described it. Thank you for a unique observation
Zimmerman Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 9:12 PM
Hello Hilda. Thank you for your thoughtful words. I am pleased the poem had some meaning for you. I have written several poems about time. Robert
Zimmerman Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 5:51 PM
Thank you Silent One. I appreciate your kind words.
One Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 8:42 AM
Yes you are right in your opening line.. a philosophical poem written very well..
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