Donna Jones Poet Rhyme

Time

Some days seem endless
The clock ticks on the wall

Hours number as many
As stars doomed to fall

Before you realize
Life is short after all

Time no longer stands still
And death comes to call

©Donna Jones

For boomerang contest, written 2-11-13

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Sara Kendrick April 7, 2014 at 7:11 AM The closer one gets the faster it seemed to go but the good part is death is just the beginning..Thanks for stopping by..Great job on this winning work..Congrats..Sara

Gordon Mcconnell April 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM really good write Donna, a joy to read it. its a thing that never stops no matter how we try to slow it down! Have a blessed day, Gordon

John Posey March 23, 2013 at 6:13 PM Great wisdom show here, Donna. I wrote one some time ago. You might enjoy "Time Goes Marching On" in my portfolio.....Love Ya..... Jake Donna Jones March 23, 2013 at 7:01 PM Thanks John I will go check it out....:-)

David Scott March 1, 2013 at 11:33 AM LIKE THIS REMINDS ME OF MY LIFES JOURNEY POEM AS i NOTICED YOU COMENETED ON THANKS MATE FOR COMENTS HOW YOU WELL XX DAVIDSCOTT Donna Jones March 1, 2013 at 12:23 PM Very welcome ...i also appreciate you stopping by, blessings

Skat A February 25, 2013 at 7:15 PM Hi DOnna' congratulations with your sweet win 'take care~SKAT Donna Jones February 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM A very surprising placing here to me but thanks....you also take care...later

Joseph May February 20, 2013 at 6:20 PM congrats on your win Donna Donna Jones February 20, 2013 at 9:27 PM Thanks!!!!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl February 20, 2013 at 1:44 AM Many Congratulations on your win Donna luv xx Donna Jones February 20, 2013 at 12:06 PM Muuuuuchhh appreciate your reading and stopping by...thanks Mandy...

Debbie Guzzi February 19, 2013 at 6:37 PM Congrad's Light & Love Always Donna Jones February 19, 2013 at 6:52 PM Thanks Debbie...nice to see you....

Poet Destroyer A February 19, 2013 at 4:24 PM Donna, love your winning poem in Michael's "boomerang contest" always & forever :-) LINDA Donna Jones February 19, 2013 at 5:43 PM Thanks........never expected it.....though

Juanita Thorn February 13, 2013 at 4:23 AM Awesome!!! Donna Jones February 13, 2013 at 10:33 AM Life on earth is too short to not follow your own heart

Connie Gildersleeve February 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM Donna I love the take for the boomerang contest. I agree with the words of time. You never know when your times is up. Good luck in the contest. Warm Smiles, Connie Donna Jones February 11, 2013 at 2:38 PM Thanks so much....I don't really know if I grasp the whole concept of that contest...just entering for fun...the poem does have personal meaning to me though....blessings

Russell Sivey February 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM Wow, this had a very powerful message within it my friend! I loved reading this amazing poem this afternoon, a masterful piece! What a glorious write, Great Work!! Donna Jones February 11, 2013 at 2:39 PM Thanks Russell...it has very personal meaning to me....thanks for stopping by...blessings as always friend

Mark Goodson February 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM In my mind I am 18, but my body doest not allow such nonsence. Enjoyed this poem. Good luck in the contest. Donna Jones February 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM Great for you an inspiration for us all... I've learned to live more this way and have less regrets also! I appreciate you stopping by....really....and your wonderful comments