Time

Time can be whatever we say
An enemy or our friend
It tells us when our night will end
And when to start our day

It reminds us that we're needed
The appointments we must keep
When to laugh or when to weep
Whenever we feel defeated

It holds the future and the past
As the years for us unfold
Each day as we grow old
It's destined not to last

Time will only bring us death
But for now it silently slumbers
So 'til there's no more numbers
Cherish your final breath
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Wellington Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Larry, stark reality, however much we like it. Congrats, Joy (Jew)
Mehta Avatar
December 10, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest, Larry
Kendrick Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Congratulations on your win...Sara
Dufresne Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 1:32 PM
great Job Larry and good advice. Congrats to you!
Brown Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 6:24 AM
Congratulations on your win Larry in Barbara Gorelick's "Once Upon A Time" contest. Love,Carol
Johnson Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Congratulations Larry. Great enclosed rhyme. Love, Joyce
Villarosa Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Congratulations, Larry for this wonderful poem and a well deserved win. (^_^) Noel.
Taylor Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Congrats, Larry. Great advice. Ralph
Sweetheart Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Congrats Larry on your wonderful win in BG's contest on Time .. with this special and intricate entry my friend.. enjoy another big victory tonight with luv..
Devonshire Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 11:34 AM
A lovely, reflective poem, Larry! Congratulations on your win.
Roberts Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 11:33 AM
wonderful entry Larry , congrats on your 6th place win in the contest
Gorelick Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 11:23 AM
I was so happy to see your name pop up..congrats on your 6th place win in my contest. I always enjoy your work..BG
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