The Key

Since my birth time has been pesent, fluid, tapping its flat feet in the shadows
Clueless was I as to its definition, or what its relevance was to life
Yet, I recall the joy of rainy days free of grown- up worry and strife
Being quite shy, I'd daydream; gazing blue skies and hanging out windows

Then suddenly, I turned and things changed!  And I came to face the culprit 
Time! It made me abandon my childhood; I was forced to leave behind my toys
Only Christmas celebrations and story books seem to bring me endless joy!
How I'd brood over doing homework of subjects I found non-descript!

In hindsight, all life meets Time on its terms, as it is, "The Ageless Wonder"!
Forever moving; impervious to class or stature; faster now, and I'm in a daze!
A consummate stalker it is, yet, leaving definite trails on each face!
'Is Time charged to monitor dreams'?  Is a question I often ponder

I imagine, at creation Time stood as the key which opens and shuts all doors!
Seemingly built into all God's creatures maintaining order and strictest balance 
Time was and has been a true instrument of God’s awesome power and prevalence
In a world where egos are gigantic and many want their share and more

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 12/8/2010 11:59:00 PM
awesome poem this, just love the profoundness, Harry
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Date: 12/8/2010 9:34:00 AM
wow! Audrey, this rhyme is superb. i enjoyd reading it. with many love. lol
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Date: 12/4/2010 7:38:00 AM
Audrey, this seems to be one tough poem you took on, yet you did a fantastic job conveying your write ! much love, james
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Date: 12/4/2010 6:06:00 AM
Hope you had a wonderful birthday, Dimples!! Thought about you celebrating while the Soup was down last night. Did you see BillyTheKidster's sweet blog about your birthday? Love you, Carolyn
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Date: 12/3/2010 10:28:00 PM
Fate could be a decree from God's grace, amazing write and good luck in the contest, Audrey. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 12/3/2010 6:52:00 PM
Soup Mail...BG
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Date: 12/3/2010 9:06:00 AM
Time is a reminder of God's presence in our lives, Audrey, and things do change over the course of our lives. I'm still a little shy, but smiled thinking of you becoming more of an extrovert as you left your childhood behind. Good luck in the contest. Best to you, Diane
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Date: 12/3/2010 7:18:00 AM
Strange, but I tend to forget long periods of time. Like the old saying - "Just seems like yesterday." I look at the world with the same eyes I had so many years ago. Thank God for those eyes. Great write, Audrey. Love, Dave
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Date: 12/3/2010 5:56:00 AM
Alright Audrey! cool poem and well written. I feel like we could sit down over coffee and discuss this ,one of my favorite subjects) at length. I like your take on it and we could discuss this further ...if we could only find the ..............:) this is a great one for the contest and a winner in my book.Thanks for your awesome comment and I will come back to this one again. when I acquire more...........
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Date: 12/2/2010 8:52:00 PM
Thanks for your comment on my poem "Norfolk, VA" THose days are now only a memory. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
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Date: 12/2/2010 1:49:00 PM
Those rainy days in childhood truly were free of worry, Dimples, but time the stalker takes its toll on all of us. Nevertheless, you withstood the struggles you faced and held fast to your faith. God bless you for sharing this awesome poem, dear friend. Best wishes to you in Barbara's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/2/2010 1:34:00 PM
Smile ~ Don't ever lose "Your Beautiful Smile Dear" for, this is what Heaven wishes upon "Your Priceless Soul" ~ Keep "Your Lovely Eyes" upon the promise of paradise &, rejoice ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Evening 'My Dear, Precious Audrey Carey,' Amid The Carnivals Neverending Carousels Ride Unto A Childs Heart A Promise of, 'Beautiful Love;' Bye 'Dear Lovely Lady!'":) ~
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Date: 12/2/2010 1:26:00 PM
Smile ~ The sea of a priceless souls treasure chest wherein, the most beautiful of jewels are to be found; "Timeless Treasure!!!" ~ A fave amongst the faves my dear &, I hope that life is treating "Your Splendours" perfectly &, "Thank You" for "Your Brightness'" lovely coms as of late; very sweet ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,'" John! ~ ....Cont:)
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Date: 12/2/2010 1:20:00 PM
Smile ~ "Time," what is time to those of Us whom shall Never see the closing of its eternal door that is, "Amid The Immaculate Paradise of Forevermores 'Gift, From The Father of Light & Love!!!'" ~ "WoW," what a wonderfully soulful & amazing poe this "Masterpiece" of hearts reflection truly is "My Dear, Precious & Priceless Audrey Carey!!!'" ~ I love the way in which "Your Beauty" always seems to travel so deep into ~ ....Cont:)
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Date: 12/2/2010 4:47:00 AM
You are time is the key that opens and shuts all doors. Nice write and good luck
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Date: 12/2/2010 3:34:00 AM
from childhood to womanhood, time claims its consequences... wonderfully -scribed, audrey! good luck in the contest! warmest, nette
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Date: 12/2/2010 3:08:00 AM
Audrey, you really travelled throught time with this piece.. Awesome write, love Wilma
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