The Face of Time

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the face of time stands
still beyond yonder silence
its breath like ice strangulates
its presence stifles
all men must stop before it
as time wonders aimlessly

time balances all wills
eternities keep marching
like soldiers on their parade
coherent structures
falling into the abyss
now only ashes of time

after all succumb
father time carries no wounds
capturing its prisoners
all bow before time
we exist within its realm
held captive in existence 

no time left to rot 
slipping into not being
who will remember my name?
oblivion comes 
only a second in time
thus I am not here no more





July.08.2019
Fives and Sevens Poetry 
Sponsored by: Joseph May
Pic #4

Background music...Pink Floyd~'Time'
With a male virtual voice

N/A for contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 7/23/2019 2:51:00 PM
Always good to read something poignant regarding time. Regards David in NZ
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Date: 7/10/2019 2:13:00 PM
Old Man Time lies in waiting for us all - a depressing though sometimes, as our lives are snuffed out in a split second but we all do leave behind some form of legacy behind, a wonderful poem ^WW^ and as always creative, and thought provoking Love, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 7/10/2019 7:01:00 AM
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day... Great entry for the contest WW. Fantastic piece. Love, peace my friend. So glad I had the TIME to read this gem! ~Charlie
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Date: 7/9/2019 8:21:00 PM
I'v always found time to be my friend. As the wise man said to the King 'This too will pass.' It is a wonderful healer. And as far as dying is concerned, if it was a bad thing, everyone wouldn't do it. Have a great day.
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Date: 7/9/2019 5:22:00 PM
The things that go through our minds; well penned thoughts. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 7/9/2019 2:51:00 PM
love it man...music takes me back : ) time has its own geometry...fractals
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Date: 7/9/2019 9:50:00 AM
if only we could stop time, or pause it at the happiest moments! Enjoyed reading this one! Nicely penned my friend :)
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Date: 7/9/2019 8:08:00 AM
You had me there...captured in the moment...love the music too...
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