Time a Beauteous Spring

“Of time you would make a stream upon whose bank you would sit and watch its flowing…” From On Time, by Kahlil Gibran If you could imagine time as a beauteous spring Blossoming your life, charming euphoric dreams I am sure you will regret not having enough of it Reveling fondly, vibrantly, on prairies, tributaries Bouncing blue-tides gaily, buoying cerulean seas Traversing through seasons without ever ceasing Yet, it lengthens or shortens much to our chagrin Depending on whether in happiness, or in grief, Reminiscing in love, or despising pensive memories Days of yesteryears, though long gone and spent Seeds that were sown then, now produce harvests Either wailing in laments, or lauding of goodness Time yet to come may find~ a tomorrow elusive So invest it on today, elevating it to exhilarating When your song is playing, opt to waltz and sing Paint time immortal on portrait of angelic deeds Hang on the walls of future your timeless legacy Be the finite world priceless, that ticks to infinity Let your time accumulate to meaningful centuries, Don’t watch it pass you by, decaying in unworthy, Offer time an inspiration to build your own destiny November 7, 2021 Placed 1st: “T” Contest, New or Old Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France Theme: Time