Theft of Time

Like a thief in the night who robs you blind, Time steals away your youth, leaving old age behind. © 08-25-2012 Time Couplet Contest
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Debole Avatar
September 25, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Hi Tanya - So true, but I like to think that while time steals our youth, wisdom is the gift that is left behind. Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking couplet. Also, thanks for your kind comment about my poem. - Gail
Anish Avatar
September 24, 2012 at 1:47 PM
No two ways about it. But consider the alternative. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Austin Avatar
September 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Yep! I'm 83, and never caught up. A great mind tickler, Tanya. Love, daver
A   Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Hi Tanya, here to read this one couplet again.. a nice little win.. i think time is standing still inside of me... thee last 2 days, i don't feel like me... I feel old... time finally found me,... :-( pd
Dietrich Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 3:25 PM
so true, so dang true!!! BIG congrats in the contest.
A   Avatar
September 5, 2012 at 7:28 PM
TANYA, congratulations, with your awesome couplets in Susan's "Time - single rhyming couplet contest " I really am enjoying many of her winners... good night~PD
Merryman Avatar
September 5, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Very true! Congrats on your win, Tanya! Love, Kim
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
September 5, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Very true and cleverly written, Tanya! Congrats...:))
Brown Avatar
September 5, 2012 at 7:07 AM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's "Time" contest Tanya. Love, Carol
Wellington Avatar
September 4, 2012 at 11:22 PM
Chuckle, chuckle, chuckle...I know that, Tanya...I have a mirror, girlfrend!! Great write a winner for sure!! One love. Joy Wells
Onclaud Avatar
September 4, 2012 at 10:31 PM
soo vivid, tanya... congrats with huggs! :)
Horne Avatar
September 4, 2012 at 2:20 PM
yes, such truth here, Tanya. Love the imagery. Congrats on all your wins : )
Sivey Avatar
August 25, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Hey, what happened to time? Have you seen it? Ha ha! You have written a brilliant write about time and how it speeds by you as fast as can be! We do seem to lose our youth before we even know it...then we get old, Yikes! This is a fantastic and a remarkable poem! Great Work!!
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