The Relevance of Time

Passes quickly - doesn't it?
It's a wind that blows fiercely for 
     a brief time
     then dies down
Little time to change 
    course
Little time to overcome 
   wounds we have suffered from
We need the healing touch
     of cool rain
Then, refreshed , we can 
continue on our own journey
   If the clock only 
spins in one dimension
   Then where can we 
place blame?
   Let's take heart 
in the pulse of the city
We can learn from 
  the movements 
of the broad masses 
   of people
   Yes, there is still 
hatred, and war
   But while the breath is in us
   We can move 
with the rhythms of 
    humanity
With a bright and 
fierce determination 
We will let the angry winds of despair 
    pass us by

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 12/19/2008 5:30:00 AM
Love your poetry, your undying hope and faith in humanity. Beautiful your poetry, and your philosophies. All with a touch of magic make for an always enjoyable and most excellent read. Love, Shar
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Date: 12/18/2008 4:26:00 PM
And those soft breezes can be so healing ... smile ... beautiful write here, Matthew and I especially like the title. I'm also glad you put the Form down ... LOL ... all these "I don't know" on the list are no fun. Glad you are here at the soup!!
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