Time Beyond Memory

Is time beyond memory
that time extrasensory,
which allows our human mind
to struggle up from behind?

That lets us find truth will out
across dismal dark and doubt?
I advance toward pure light
seeking such a candid sight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Carmack Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Finding the truth takes effort, but I believe it is more than worth it. Congrats on your placement.
Fowler Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Agreed Rob. Thanks for the comments and congrats! :)
Messina Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 2:33 AM
So nicely done, Linda. Congratulations on your placement in my contest! Thanks for entering. Charlie
Fowler Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Hi Charlie. Many thanks for the honor! :)
Crandall Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Good job going deep with this one, friend!
Fowler Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Appreciated Dave. :)
Kerr Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Hi Linda, Congratulations on your succees with this thoughtful, philosophical work. Excellent word choices and seamless flow. A fine work indeed, Howard
Fowler Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Howard, thank you for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. I appreciate it. Linda :)
Kendrick Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K
Fowler Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Hi Sara. Thanks for your kind comments. (you are welcome). hugs :)
Onclaud Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 11:10 AM
your poetic insights run deep, linda...sweet congrars on your fine placement!
Fowler Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Many thanks Nette. :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Back with sincere congratulations for your win
Fowler Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Appreciate your congrats Andrea. :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This is very nice and so inspirational, Linda
Fowler Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Thank you Andrea. :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
March 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
..advance toward pure light! beautiful words
Fowler Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Thanks neighbor! :)
Brotherton Avatar
March 4, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Something to contemplate for sure, my friend.
Fowler Avatar
March 5, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Good morning Jerry. Don't think too hard or too long, you might miss something wonderful ! ;);) Thanks for visiting. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
March 4, 2026 at 12:17 PM
What a powerful write you have here. You are making the reader think/that is good thing. "Good Luck" I did, "Poem Your Voice Alive Or Dead-JU." Have a very blessed day writing away............
Fowler Avatar
March 5, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Hey girl! Thanks for stopping by! :)
Wolf Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Much food for thought here, Linda. It's gonna take me some time to digest these eight lines. Thanks, Gershon
Fowler Avatar
March 5, 2026 at 6:45 AM
I'm honored that you would read more than once or twice to digest so few lines. Thanks gw! laf :)
Anaya Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Powering yourself by asking existential questions. Time Immemorial is out of reach, I read. Bravely done & yes, still you shine bright with pure light, my friend.
Fowler Avatar
March 5, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Always wandering, wondering, and thinking. Right along with you Anaya. Many thanks! :)
Fowler Avatar
March 5, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Always wandering, wondering, and thinking. Right along with you Anaya. Many thanks! :)
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