Time

Wasted time, can I get it back?
I'm not sure whether I want it back
Don't catch my symptom, you won't get your normality back
God, my vision blurry, I need you back

Is it possible to not know your destiny here on earth?
As I write these words my managers are discussing my worth
Happiness is allergic to me, maybe it's somewhere beyond this earth
Words in me get a sense of belonging, I then find my worth

Writing on this paper although it writes nothing back
It gives me space to lay these feelings, encouraging me not to look back
Being happy in intervals is distorting, I need that consistency back
God, you said you'll be here, please, I need you back

Tears please stop, the ink on this paper cannot find its worth
Frustration is installed, setting up files dismantling my worth
I want you to say "you need me" so I get a sense of belonging on this earth
I have no report to present to you when I leave this earth

This paper says "I love you too" when there is no one to say it back
Words become imprinted on it as a commitment therefore I cannot take them back
This paper has no judgements, no emphasis on where I lack
I see you are judging saying "he needs to get his confidence back"

What are my contributions here on earth?
Would I be treated as royalty if God sees my worth?
I need to review my terms and conditions of my being here on earth
I will recite these words and let the paper highlight my worth

Wasted time, really though, was it?

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Jules M.

Date: 9/1/2014 10:18:00 AM

I really like this Phumlani, well done. :) Where does time go?

Yolanda Nyembezi

Date: 8/27/2014 6:54:00 AM

This is truely a great piece... no lie. enjoyed reading it.

Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/29/2014 1:12:00 AM

Thank you very much Yolanda. It means a great deal.

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/13/2014 7:24:00 PM

You are worth everything. Christ died for you and his life was everything. Cast doubts aside. Life is for living mistakes and all. Try to live an honorable life and God will sort it all out later. Great write and Big Congrats on this fine write being chosen as Poem of the Day!!

Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/14/2014 1:26:00 AM

Thanks for the advice Robert, sometimes you need that assurance to carry on, you know.

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 8/13/2014 6:22:00 PM

Phumani, thinking aloud helps clarify. Your worth is based on how you view life. Do you live right? That is have a rightful mind and let your life shine... Congratulations on being chosen as the poem of the day. Done well.... Verlena

Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/14/2014 1:24:00 AM

Thanks Verlena. "Poem of the day, mine, couldn't be" that's how I thought but i'm happy.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/13/2014 11:52:00 AM

Wonderful thoughts Phumani...congratulations on being a feature...Tim

Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/14/2014 1:22:00 AM

Thank you Tim.

Christine Costello

Date: 8/13/2014 9:27:00 AM

Phumani- This was a really clever play on words throughout the poem. I enjoyed how it flowed with ease with such intimate content-what am I worth-nicely done.

Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/14/2014 1:21:00 AM

Thank you very much Christine.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/13/2014 5:22:00 AM

You are an awesome spiritual being of mangnificent worth as person..Truly loved of God..You are exactly where He wants you to be right now..We have to learn each step of the way..I am elderly now and I still am learning and growing..Keep growing in your spiritual walk..Sara

Phumlani Mthethwa
Date: 8/13/2014 6:01:00 AM

Thank you for your comments and advices Sara, much appreciated. I sometimes get a feeling that i'm not where I should be hence the questions on the above piece. I will take your advice of learning as I grow. Thanks