Time

Time Time, like age, just an ordered number, not ordained Place marker in human chronicles of sunrise and sunset plains – Book mark for seasons and blue moon tides Flags the divisions between light and darkness In twilight and dawning, Powerless to stop Orion from appearing – the Southern Cross ascend, Blocked from sneaking into infinity or the soul At one with an eternal childhood escaping age, No breaking in to steal the elliptical vitality of gifts Or untarnished giftedness Seen and begotten in full view before the abyss - Locked out of the continuum of eternal light Sun, moon and fiery orbs absent source of birthright Beyond the vortex speed of light; Soul living in the presence of the perfect circle - No beginning and no end for grace - Past the hands of manmade divisions circling on a numeral face Not hearing rhythmic ticking rhythms – echoes lost in perpetuity – Where time and seasons, blue moons only watch Like forgotten keepsakes Time, like age, just an ordered number, not ordained. 11-15-20 Contest: T Contest Sponsor: Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 11/11/2021 10:01:00 AM

Sam, wonderful writing and congratulations on your Second Place win in my "T" Contest ~ love and serenity _Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/11/2021 10:04:00 AM

Many thanks and much gratitude coming your way Constance! I loved your word prompts! It is an honor to share the podium with so many rich, profound and beautiful poems. Thank you for your placement and for all that you do here on the soup! Sending you the blessings of the season in beauty and serenity!

Marilene Evans

Date: 11/10/2021 8:54:00 AM

Congratulations, Sam! Yes, time just passes by to many without even sharing a minute with Him.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/10/2021 10:13:00 AM

Hi Marilene, many thanks coming your way! As time slowly and silently (other than my alarm clock) slips through our fingers like sand we do forget to share each minute with our Creator and eternal lover in perpetual conversation! As Brother Laurence put it - living in the presence. Hope you are well. Sending you blessings for your classes and your holidays!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/10/2021 6:43:00 AM

I enjoy your poems. This is one of them. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/10/2021 10:06:00 AM

Hi Chris! Much gratitude and many thanks. Knowing that you enjoy my poems brings me such joy! I am so happy that you like this one. It is kind of special to me. Sending you timely blessings!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/23/2021 12:51:00 PM

Yes, it is all up to the person and their relationship to our Savior. Congrats on your winner. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/25/2021 10:07:00 AM

I keep thinking about the song looking for love in all the wrong places and the way so many people ignore the invitation to come close to God's amazing love. Thank you so much for your congratulatory note, your visit and your supportive messages. I especially love sharing our faith!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/20/2021 11:54:00 AM

Congratulations Sam, a well deserved placement in Brian Strand’s contest. I really enjoyed this awesome write, time is not ordained, it’s a mystery that can’t be explained... Belle

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/21/2021 1:07:00 PM

Thank you so much Belle for your congratulations and your wonderful message. Time is an awesome theme for poets - so many ways to go with it, and, an endless source of inspiration! So glad you liked this poem! Blessings! All the best of "time" to you.

John Hamilton

Date: 1/16/2021 12:13:00 PM

What an excellent write, congrats Sam on your win!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/16/2021 1:21:00 PM

Thank you so much John. The theme of this poem led to many moments of contemplation on Time. So appreciative of your placement and your ongoing supportive comments. New Year's blessings to you!

Silent One

Date: 11/19/2020 5:46:00 AM

Sam this is a brilliant poem and was perfect for my contest, however, I could not place you, because you mentioned your name.. Sadly it is against Poetry soup rules.. So sorry Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/19/2020 9:41:00 AM

I cannot believe I did that! I try to be so careful but that was careless. The quote comes from a book I am writing - Look What I Did with Sarah and Elizabeth - The Joy of a Titus Ministry! Thank you for your message. I so appreciate it! It really made my day! Loved the theme of your contest. Thank you for the opportunity to write on it. All the best.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/17/2020 10:17:00 AM

Sam, your skillful take on 'time' is most impressive, especially the metaphoric side of it. Hoping to see this on the winners' list. Regards // paul

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/17/2020 11:15:00 AM

I am so honored by your message Paul especially coming your skillful pen. Deeply grateful for your visit and your words. Thank you for taking the time to read this poem. It was quite a journey for me. I hope all is well with you. All the best!

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/15/2020 6:36:00 PM

My dear rhyme Time friend, your profound pen spills ink sublime unto the page, entwined with potent metaphorical beauty divine! Sam, every line a treasure in this exquisite poem so full of artistic and deep imagery from your gifted pen and admirable mind. Your talent shines with brilliance, dear poetess, dear friend. Best wishes for a win, Sam, and warmest wishes and hugs for you.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/17/2020 11:25:00 AM

A rhyme in time from my rhyme time friend - a treasure all the time. My gratitude entwined with my humble joy at each line of your message. I have learned so much about rhymes, and the sublime, each time I read your divine lines. Forever grateful dear friend, dear poetess, for this gift. Sending you prime blessings and a hug...

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/15/2020 3:01:00 PM

Wow, Sam, this is intoxicating like fine wine, I love the metaphor of the bookmark in the human endeavor to count time 'Seen and begotten in full view before the abyss' probaby stood out the most for me - sure to be a top winner!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/17/2020 11:11:00 AM

Hi Michelle, I am so grateful for your message and all of the encouragement it gives me. Thank you many times over! I love that line. This was an amazing journey into one of my foundational philosophies. Thanks for coming with me! All the best to you! I love to read your creations!

John Watt

Date: 11/15/2020 12:20:00 PM

Sam, you have an uncanny gift at taking a well worn subject such as time, faith, or nature, and breathing into it your original creativity. "Book mark for seasons and blue moon tides" stands out, as does "Past the hands of manmade divisions circling on a numeral face". Each line is deep and new and profound, yet resonates with the reader, for all humans deal with the essence of time sneaking by us, "marking the divisions between light and darkness". This is excellent writing, and a fave ~ John

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/17/2020 11:05:00 AM

I am deeply honored by your message dear friend! This poem, a labor of love as I was digging around in my mind for expression to what I thought and felt. I think too many people use time, and stages of age, to excuse themselves from life and fully living. And, when we try to live in the presence of our loving God, all of that simply falls away as there is no time nor age only the ever youthful spirit! I have to give all the credit to our God who never runs out of creativity! Grace and blessings to you!