Time

Time! Those minute and 
Angular grains...
Wherein,  subscribed to 
Each hypothesized increment
Forever,
All supposedly contain
A singular ticking second from yet 
Just another incumbent 
Universe:-
Man's futile attempt to try and 
Feebly explain
That which only the 
Great Unmovable-Mover
Can truly measure!

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Kathleen Kroll

February 16, 2018 at 10:38 PM

Sooo true! Thanks, Kohn!

John Fleming

June 17, 2018 at 2:10 PM

Hi, Kathy. My apologies for the late reply...I have been rather remiss with my Soup obligations of late; determined to get firmly back on course now! My very warmest regards as ever, Kathy. Your friend. :) john

Pandita Sietesantos

January 22, 2018 at 9:12 AM

This is definitely on my Fave List! You wowed me with this insightful, powerful piece which artfully articulates a deep, philosophical concept that continues to mystify man. Well done, great poet! Pandita

John Fleming

January 23, 2018 at 1:03 PM

Thanks, Pandita! And thank you for the visit and leaving behind the gracious remarks...it is very kind of you. All the very best, Pandita - cheers! :) john

John Michaels

January 12, 2018 at 5:33 AM

Wonderfully profound piece, John. Happy New Year to you. Kind regards, John.

John Fleming

January 21, 2018 at 4:14 AM

Thank you, John. Your kind words are very appreciated! My very best regards. :) john

Sneha Rv

January 10, 2018 at 8:06 AM

Wow.. this is so meaningful in such a few lines. It reminds me of Doctor Who :) Your poem is beautiful and thought-provoking! Time is a wide concept and I very often choose to ignore its existence xD

John Fleming

January 21, 2018 at 4:13 AM

Thank you, Sneha! And may I also say what a pleasure to make your acquaintance - nice to meet you! My best regards. :) john

Afzal Nusker

January 2, 2018 at 7:10 AM

Certainly the most thought provoking poem I have ever read on time. Brilliant!

Jeannie Cronin

November 28, 2017 at 8:47 PM

Hi John, this is a stunning write! Much to awaken to, especially for the contentedly comatose control freaks of the world!

John Fleming

December 31, 2017 at 3:10 PM

Thank you, Jeannie. My apologies for not replying earlier...Christmas offers very little respite for us "Posties" - totally shattered! My very best regards! :) john

Kelli White

November 16, 2017 at 9:27 AM

Very well done. Tick tock hands move upon the clock. Kelli

John Fleming

December 31, 2017 at 3:16 PM

Thank you, Kelli...appreciate the rhyming compliment - many thanks! My best regards!! :) john

Heidi Sands

November 5, 2017 at 3:55 AM

Excellent writing this is John. You have mastered many aspects of writing.

John Fleming

November 9, 2017 at 8:19 AM

Thank you, Heidi -- indeed this is a very kind compliment! And thank you for taking the time to visit and comment on the poem...again this is very much appreciated. My very warmest regards, Heidi. :) john

Shmily Wang

October 18, 2017 at 3:01 AM

Yes, time is eternal, and it is also our belief that we strive for, cherish, or surpass. We love it, but we can't go against it. I like your natural, free and profound language, which is fascinating . By the way, thank you very much for your encouragement. I am Chinese, best wishes fou you and your family!

John Fleming

October 18, 2017 at 1:54 PM

Thank you, my friend, for taking the trouble to visit and comment on the poems; I can assure you -- it is very much appreciated! I think your poetry is well deserving of encouragement...it deserves far more exposure. I will be keeping an eye out for your forthcoming offerings, Shmily. Till then -- my very warmest regards! :) john

Shmily Wang

October 18, 2017 at 3:04 AM

I am Chinese, best wishes for you and your family!

Kelly Deschler

September 23, 2017 at 6:10 PM

No one truly knows how much time we have to live this life, so we must do all we can, while we can... A very expressive and somewhat haunting message you leave the reader with in this poem, John... Another amazing write from your talented hand!

John Fleming

September 24, 2017 at 3:17 PM

Thanks, Kelly. Love the sentiment you espouse in your remark concerning our short lives...you are quite right of course! All my very warmest regards...and my very best wishes - Cheers, Kelly! :) john

Maurice Yvonne

September 20, 2017 at 8:47 PM

John, I love this write. Sums up what so many artists attempt to paint, dance, write, sing. I can't think of a better vehicle to express this short but complex thought. A poetic rhyme with legs. I'm not sure I am clearly communicating here but I do know this is a brilliant write. A Fav for me. I think I am repeating myself but you inspire me John. You are a true poet my friend.You always leave me gobsmaked.

John Fleming

September 22, 2017 at 7:53 AM

Armand -- always a great pleasure to see you making an appearance on my humble page. I think I understand what you are trying to express...time, is, indeed - such a paradox! How we perceive time is just one singular facet of a multidimensional crystal -- the fluidity of time - enthralling!! Many thanks, Armand...and my very warmest regards - as always! :) john P.s will be repaying you a visit very soon.

Edlynn Nau

September 12, 2017 at 2:42 PM

Gave me a different way to consider time. I wrote one called, Time Machine, since so much in the movies is about transcending time either forward or backward. My premise was that we can already do this with our minds (no Sci Fi contraption needed). I loved that this explores our frustration and fascination with time! This took work! I see that. Really interesting rhyme. Thoughtful!

John Fleming

September 15, 2017 at 2:05 PM

Edlynn -- So very nice to see you visiting once again! I hope you are doing well...and you are both content and in good health. I always enjoy your comments so very much - thank you! I will look up some of your other poems in the very near future...including the one you mention here. My very warmest regards, Edlynn...and my very best wishes as ever of course! :) john

Andrea Dietrich

September 11, 2017 at 6:01 PM

I REALLY like this one , John. Time is a theme that poets write more and more about as time sneaks up on us. Dear Daver was really contemplating it a lot in the past year or two. You hit the nail on the head with this one.

John Fleming

September 12, 2017 at 9:08 AM

Thanks, Andrea. Daver was a real nice chap...I am truly saddened by his death; I thought of him that night I read your poem. He is at rest now...may he rest in peace. Thank you for following up on my comment concerning Daver...it is very thoughtful of you and I am proud that you would think it a worthwhile thing to do. My very warmest regards, Andrea...as always! :) john P.s You have a big heart, Andrea Dietrich!

Thvia Shetley

September 11, 2017 at 12:04 PM

Your word choices are simply stunning

John Fleming

September 12, 2017 at 9:01 AM

Hello, Thvia. Please allow me to say that it is a great pleasure to become acquainted -- nice to meet you! Thank you for visiting and commenting on the poem...your kind and generous remarks are very much appreciated! All my very best! :) john

Terry Shuff

September 8, 2017 at 3:35 PM

Very true, have you been reading Immanuel Kant ?

John Fleming

September 11, 2017 at 3:42 AM

Hello, Terry. A great pleasure to become acquainted -- pleased to meet you! Love your remark concerning Herr Kant. Yes, I had read a little of the gentleman beforehand (the man was a towering intellect!!) but your comment provoked me into investigating him further -- many thanks for that! My very best regards, Terry. :) john

Laura Breidenthal

September 7, 2017 at 10:19 PM

Wow.. brilliant, John. I love reading your thoughts. You've got such a way with words. Mankind will always try to explain and rationalize what they cannot fully understand. Much like reading a poem, our perspectives are limited, and our opinions, theories and queries vary. Cool to be back on your page! Always, Laura

John Fleming

September 11, 2017 at 2:14 AM

Hello, Laura. It is always a pleasure for me to see you making an appearance at my little corner of the "Soup" -- You are most welcome here! Your generous comments are, as ever, thought-provoking and insightful; I enjoy reading your points of view, regarding my poems, as much as anyone has ever commented...many thanks! My very warmest regards, Laura...and my very best wishes also! :) john

Harry Horsman

September 6, 2017 at 4:32 PM

Awesome john love the philosophy, yes time probably, one of the most talked about aspects on the planet..

John Fleming

September 11, 2017 at 2:17 AM

Thanks, Harry. And thank you for making the visit and taking time to comment -- always very much appreciated by me! Please feel free to return at anytime...you will always be warmly welcomed here. My very best regards, Harry - Cheers! :) john

Pipping Stars

August 31, 2017 at 10:18 PM

uhm ... "Great Unmovable Mover" God is great ... gives the wise eyes ... some riddles are meant for only those who are meant to under stand ... as we shoul know ... we are weeping... meaning of the time ...to get your love... and falls on falls of what ... water ... what water scalds. ... "Great Unmovable Mover" nice poem mister. ...

John Fleming

September 1, 2017 at 2:12 AM

Thank you, Timothy. Yes indeed: Riddles meant just for those who would fully understand! Most, unfortunately, do not fully understand this one; that is most evident by the comments they have left...would not take much to understand it completely though (just a careful read through!). My very best regards! :) john

Wilma Neels

August 30, 2017 at 1:09 PM

Love how you end this John. So much truth to your poem. Thank you for your kind thoughts on my poem about my mom. Hope your week is a brilliant one ;)

John Fleming

August 31, 2017 at 12:52 AM

Thank you, Wilma. May I be permitted to say that it is a pleasure to become acquainted -- nice to meet you! :) Please be assured that you are most welcome here at anytime; I will be making a return visit to your poems very soon...till then -- Cheers! :) john

Andrea Dietrich

August 27, 2017 at 9:35 PM

This is priceless, JOhn. I love it! Thanks for coming to see my poetry. Wish I had time to see more of yours.

John Fleming

August 31, 2017 at 12:40 AM

Thanks, Andrea. I know you like shorter poems so I am pleased you find this one appealing...I rather like it myself in all honesty. Cheers, Andrea! :) john

Sunlite Wanter

August 26, 2017 at 5:22 PM

Someday I think we'll find out there is no time (or space). Good thought-provoking poem.

John Fleming

August 31, 2017 at 12:38 AM

Hi, Sunlite. Nice to see you again. Thanks for popping in...and thanks for the comments also - Much appreciated! My very best regards. :) john

Victoria Stasiv

August 24, 2017 at 6:18 PM

Good poem! I like it!

John Fleming

August 25, 2017 at 1:09 PM

Thank you, Victoria! May I say it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance - pleased to meet you! I am happy you enjoyed the poem...unusually for me -- It is my shortest ever! My very best regards, Victoria. :) john

Carol B.

August 21, 2017 at 6:46 PM

John, It always amazes me just how quick the weeks go by. When I was younger the days couldn't go by quick enough. Now I don't take time for granted. Loved the poem!

John Fleming

August 23, 2017 at 10:39 AM

Hi, Carol. Nice to become acquainted. :) And thank you for making the time to visit and comment - much appreciated! I agree with you most readily regarding your remarks about time -- my goodness it does indeed fly past! Ah well, I suppose all one can do is hold on tight and enjoy the ride! My very best regards, Carol. :) john

Hannah Borke

August 21, 2017 at 2:09 PM

What's the rush to understand. Once we know, we'll know forever. I love physicality. I'd opt to be mystified forever.

John Fleming

August 21, 2017 at 2:16 PM

A most profound comment, Hannah! Nice to become acquainted by the way. My best regards - Cheers! :) john

Silent One

August 21, 2017 at 11:44 AM

Man can never really explain, can he? Its too complex for the mind to comprehend, that is why only the all mighty has the answers..

John Fleming

August 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM

All is well, Silent One...and--welcome back to the "Soup"! :) john

Silent One

August 21, 2017 at 11:54 AM

Always good my friend.. Life can never defeat me.. Hope all is well with you..

John Fleming

August 21, 2017 at 11:49 AM

I most heartily do agree with you, Silent One! How are you keeping these days...good, I hope? Much obliged for the visit and the comments - Many thanks! My very best regards. :) john

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