Time and Tide Wait For No Man

“Time and tide wait for no man”, affirm the wise.
Everything should be done in the allotted time n’ space.
Like waves which wait for none, time will advance.
By staying idle, we may never get one more chance!

Each one is granted a fixed quantum of time.
Without notice, seconds pass with a silent chime.
Those who handle time without enough caution,
May later come to regret and land in perdition.

As the moving pendulum of time swings,
Each day, to infinity, steadily wings.
Time is like a diminishing bank account.
Nothing can be added to the existing amount.

Time wasted should be our greatest regret.
It is precious and irredeemable, never forget.
Before infirmities set in, earn what you can,
For life here has only a short stretch and span!

Feb.5.2023

Proverbial Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Margarita Lillico

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Date: 2/8/2023 4:02:00 PM
Wise words my friend. We should all be mindful when deciding how we will use our precious time. Knowing not the amount we have here on Earth, we should use each day well. Thanks for sharing. Looks like a winner to me, Valsa. Hugs, Bill
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Date: 2/5/2023 10:01:00 PM
Love it , very great inspiration and encouragement for all
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Date: 2/5/2023 8:37:00 PM
So true your words my Dear lady Valsa. Great advice you have shared. Thank you for sharing Valsa...
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Date: 2/5/2023 2:07:00 PM
We must or should use our time wisely, sometimes in mundane task, nevertheless so we may kiss our existence in the end, knowing we didn’t waste it. God bless you on this late Sunday afternoon :)
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Date: 2/5/2023 7:36:00 AM
I enjoyed reading this timely work. It speaks volumes. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 2/5/2023 5:58:00 AM
Your poem affirms it as do the wise. Words of wisdom, Valsa, resonate throughout. Best to you.
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Date: 2/5/2023 5:57:00 AM
Your poetry is filled with actual knowledge to live by. Your beautiful explanation of the apt quote you picked is really wonderful. To notice the atmosphere you've produced in order to boost our quality time. Furthermore, the imagery you use is of exceptional quality. Good luck with the contest, dear Valsa.
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Date: 2/5/2023 5:18:00 AM
Nice poem and spoken well. Good luck and your poem looks great.
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Date: 2/4/2023 11:30:00 PM
So true, we are like a pendulum, each stroke lessens our life span.
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Date: 2/4/2023 11:23:00 PM
A verse of wisdom Valsa, time is precious and we should never waste it because we can never get it back. Tom
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