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TIME

Thread of the world’s first motion,
Turning the wheel of ages,
Tallying stars and shadows,
Teaching bones their stories,
Tempering life with longing,
Tugging all paths toward stillness,
Tending what must become dust.
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Gauthier Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Bravo ~ lovely lines. My favourite are "turning the wheel of ages" and your finale.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 9:13 AM
many thanks, Line, for your visit and complimentary words....grateful
DiMino Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Indeed, the unstoppable ticker, unlike our sensitive hearts. A meditation. Well done.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
many thanks, Joe! wishing you well, Sara
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