Time

Time 

There is the essence of time in space, that we are not aware
There is a quality of time, that we wish we all could share
There may be times when you feel that time is on your side
Or time can be an eternity, lost somewhere in the great divide 

There are timelines that we impose upon our daily lives
There are timetables that we set forth and attempt to strive 
There are timeouts, whenever we believe events have gone awry
There are timeframes, life's memoirs lost in the sweet bye and bye

We have timepieces we wear, they remind us to be there
We have timekeepers, to tell us we should always be aware 
We have timeshares, that are meant to share a part of you with me
We achieve timeworn, a reflection of what was and what must be

Never be timed with what you really want to achieve 
Allow yourself to be timeless in what you truly believe 
If we all live our lives with humility in a timely manner 
Then our time spent on this earth shall truly matter

Within every second, minute, hour, day and year
Like the rhythmic beating of your heart you hear
Every breath you take, is such a true gift everyday 
Because one day, father time will take it all away

Tick Tock, Tick Tock, Tick Tock, Tick Tock
Within the beating of our hearts, like a time clock
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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February 16, 2019 at 11:07 AM
True and inspirational. Well written. :)
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February 16, 2019 at 11:31 AM
Sorry about the question mark, didn’t mean to send that, thought I was using a period until I sent it
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February 16, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Thank you very much Heidi ??
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