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Stops Not

Sun stops not for twilight to shine Nor abysmal darkness to wane. Moon stops not for hasten waves to tender Nor licentious dreams to render. Spring stops not for lazy lilies to bloom Nor lone nightingales to gloom. Life stops not for sparkling memories to return Nor cupid desires to spurn. Death not stop for none to mop a life Nor some to cleave their strife. Time stops not for puerile minds to wonder Nor sapient sages to ponder. So stops not, but fill your cup of happiness Not with grief, but truth and holy kindness. Date : 18-09-2020 Contest : COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE (11)any form any theme

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David Smith

Date: 2/15/2023 1:55:00 AM

Poignant and well crafted Jenish. If you read this, where we live Wainuiomata Lower Hutt not affected by Cyclone or earthquake. We have son in Auckland but in area less affected and he is SAFE. Hope you and family are safe. Regards David in NZ

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/19/2021 8:10:00 AM

A beautiful write Jenish, filled with truth. Linda

Juliet Ligon

Date: 1/13/2021 3:42:00 PM

So true. Beautiful rendition.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/18/2020 11:17:00 PM

Time stops for no man..... So pleased to read this clever couplet, beautifully expressed as always. I missed you Jenish, I hope you have made a full recovery from that dreadful virus. God Bless you and your family.... Shirley

Jenish Somadas
Date: 9/20/2020 12:02:00 AM

Thank you Shirley.. I'm so glad to see your comment.. God bless you..

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/17/2020 5:04:00 PM

Very good... The clock ticks... and ticks ... Might as well do worthwhile things! :) gw

Jenish Somadas
Date: 9/20/2020 12:01:00 AM

Thank you Gershon for your support.. Have a great day..

V. Deepa

Date: 9/17/2020 12:30:00 PM

"Death not stop for none to mop a life Nor some to cleave their strife"~ true lines mixed with your feelings dear Jenish sir..last two ending lines are perfect.!!.Happy to see you back.. and glad to hear that your feeling better now.:-)I read your reply today that you were hit by Covid:-( that's sad..Anyways healing prayers sent to you for regaining your strength. Please take care.Eat well.Stay safe.Warm regards from Deepa:-)

Jenish Somadas
Date: 9/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

Thank you Deepa for your prayers and support.. God bless you..

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/17/2020 8:05:00 AM

Time is precious, not a second to be regained once lost or simply passed without a joyful profit. Let not our disappointing loses be the sum of our times spent together.

Jenish Somadas
Date: 9/19/2020 11:59:00 PM

Thank you Joe for your kind support..

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 9/17/2020 2:09:00 AM

Stunning write. Glad to see you back. Hope you have recovered completely. Take care, Take rest. Warm regards, Rama

Jenish Somadas
Date: 9/17/2020 2:17:00 AM

Thank you Rama.. Yes, I'm recovered now.. So glad to see your kind comment.. God bless you..