The Speed of the Metronome

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The Speed of the Metronome Within our hearts there is a pendulum, a metronome that keeps the pace. If we listen to the moments pass, the time begins to race. Some swing to the left; some swing to the right, while others just stand still in the middle. Some can’t take sides or cause a row. They are totally non-committal. We know the pendulum’s swinging, and time is tick tocking away. But, we can set the speed of the metronome, slowing down the pace of the day. 5/24/17

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2017 4:16:00 PM

what a nice way to discuss this topic, Janis. I think you expressed very well how the metronome relates to our busy lives!

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 5/30/2017 4:36:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. Every once in a while you pay me a nice visit. Blessings, Janis.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/24/2017 3:57:00 AM

I enjoyed the metaphors in this piece and I especially loved your last two ending lines. We can slow things down if we try. I hope this does really well in the contest Janice. It contains a beautiful message. 7 ; )

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 5/26/2017 2:00:00 AM

Thanks for all your comments Connie. Blessings, Janis.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/24/2017 3:59:00 AM

Janis....sorry, my Kindle always changes my words and I missed it. : (