Time

Inspired by "Double Crossing Time" sung by Joe Bonamassa

Some think they can cheat time.
They’re crazy as can be.
For in this world it’s only time
practicing equality.

The minutes and the hours
in everybody’s day
cannot be added or subtracted.
Time you can’t betray.

Perhaps you might extend it
and even have long life,
but death still comes and takes you,
and life still brings you strife.

Some might cut their own life short,
but time goes on….. tick tock
There is no kindness in the face
of a ticking clock.

I’ll just sit and sing the blues
as time moves ever on.
One day I will be here,
but the next day I’ll be gone.

May 28, 2023
For  Joe Bonamassa British Blues Explosion Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Robert James Liguori

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Sneha Rv

Date: 6/26/2023 5:24:00 AM

one of the lessons easily forgotten as we're dragged by days.. remember you write wisely on this multiple times dear Andrea :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/21/2023 4:28:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on your win. God bless you, sweet friend. Love, Gina

Speaks Volumes

Date: 6/20/2023 4:42:00 PM

Inspired but not copied. You created a thought provoking poem from a simple song. ( I liked your poem more than his song ) but dont tell any fans of his fans, that I said that.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/29/2023 6:19:00 PM

Andrea, I echo what Vijay said, your poem's final stanza encapsulates its very essence with remarkable precision, perfectly suited for the contest theme. My best wishes to you.