John Posey Poet Free verse

Time Does Not Stand Still

Time Does Not Stand Still

Yesterday is remembered
And tomorrow we have not seen 
Uncertainty and memories
Surround us in today.

The cycle never changes
And time does not stand still --
Remembrances from yesterday --
And tomorrow, not yet known.

Designs of life surround us
As we live inside today --
Looking back at yesterday --
And, ahead, to – uncertainty.

Yesterday is history --
Tomorrow, who can say?
Today is certain, to a point --
And time does not stand still.

Written By John Posey
07/21/13

Inspired By
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyam
 By Rudyard Kipling
The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.

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Mahtab Bangalee August 4, 2020 at 3:04 AM time is marathon runner.............superb poem penned

Avi Singhql May 15, 2014 at 1:45 PM Awesome poem... I loved it.........

Denise Retro December 10, 2013 at 7:37 AM Wow a beautiful one I am enjoying reading you. Denise TU8N

Shadow Hamilton October 12, 2013 at 6:07 AM I read this several times Jack it tells a story of time. Ever changing relentlessly moving on well captured love it Shadow x smile

Yanny Widjanarko October 9, 2013 at 11:11 AM I loved this poem! :D I loved how you uttered and expressed about the monotony of time, the title also eye catching, I fell for this beauty :) wishing you a wonderful day there Jake, enjoyed your visit today :D hug, Yanny

Gerald Kithinji September 29, 2013 at 5:13 PM Today is yesterday's tomorrow...

Shadow Hamilton September 29, 2013 at 4:43 PM John this is so deep and poignant also very wise love it Shadow x smile

Donna Jones September 26, 2013 at 5:59 PM Hey Jake....checking in on ya..I've been real busy too...hope to see a new one soon....have a great weekend...

Alfreda Williamson September 20, 2013 at 5:56 PM John I love it, as always. Poetry just pours out of you. As you might guess I have to have something really hit me, such as the shooting spree in Chicago today. What do you think of it? , , , Keep writing!

Terry O'Leary September 12, 2013 at 5:14 AM Poetic wisdom... great stuff... Terry John Posey September 12, 2013 at 9:44 AM Thank you, Terry.... I appreciate your visit.... Jake

Poet Tacito September 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM What a thought-provoking & vital piece for us all. Excellent job! John Posey September 9, 2013 at 4:20 PM Thank you, Drake .I wrote "Time Goes Marching On" some time ago. It's a better poem in rhyme form. This contest called for free verse only so I moved words around a bit and this is the result. I believe the other poem is better..... Jake

Sandra Adams September 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM I found this poem to be touching...perhaps because I have lost many too soon... tomorrow isn't promised and you are right, time does not stand still...beautiful poem!

Alfreda Williamson September 4, 2013 at 7:51 PM John, as usual I love your work. Will be reading more as time goes on. Thanks for letting me know you are here.

Jiril Clemons September 2, 2013 at 1:01 PM Very Enjoyable poem, John. Time is never controlled, especially tomorrow's time. Enjoyable poem overall. Check out some of mine. Might find some you like. Peace

Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs September 1, 2013 at 8:11 AM Very nice poem, as usual, I love all your poetry, you have a great talent. John Posey September 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM Many thanks, Gwen. Your comments and visits are inspirational.... Love ya dearly..... Jake

Sean L Sanders August 26, 2013 at 12:52 PM Very lovely poem poet. Very soothing and delightful nicely done poet John Posey August 26, 2013 at 12:55 PM Thank you, my friend..... My door is always open for your visits.... I treasure your comments..... Jake

Sara Kendrick August 26, 2013 at 4:11 AM Enjoyed reading your work that has depth..Thanks for the visit to my work..Sara John Posey August 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM Thanks, Sara..... Your comments leave a warm glow in my heart..... Jake

Ravi Sathasivam August 21, 2013 at 10:35 PM Excellent. Well penned. So inspirational write Enjoyed. Yfs

Just That Archaic Poet August 19, 2013 at 6:54 PM John, I am not a fan of "free-verse" poetry, but you may yet change my mind. Free-verse usually does not resonate with me, but this is a great piece. Very concise, precise. Kudos to you and thank you for this cool read :)

Luann Pfost August 18, 2013 at 1:20 AM i truly like this esp the live inside today lines John Posey August 18, 2013 at 5:47 PM Thanks for your visit.... Jake

Poet Destroyer A August 16, 2013 at 7:05 PM John, You are an amazing writer... I love this poem, deep words of.. pain.... I love the poem... Linda :) John Posey August 17, 2013 at 5:39 PM Linda, you're a sweetheart for your comment on this entry. Look at "Time Goes Marching On.' It was written in Rhyme form, but this contest called for a different form... I revised it and this is the result. I, personally like "Time Goes Marching On" better.... Thanks for your visit.... Jake

Mustapha Mohammed August 14, 2013 at 5:46 AM Inspiring work Jake.This was cleverly crafted my friend. John Posey August 14, 2013 at 12:12 PM Thank you, Mustapha. I treasure your visits and welcome your comments.... Jake

Andrea Dietrich August 6, 2013 at 2:54 PM a theme that many poets seem to write about more and more as they get older. I for one love this poem and its theme!! John Posey August 6, 2013 at 6:53 PM Thanks Andrea, I don't seem to get any wiser with age.... Just older.....Love ya..... Jake

Harry Horsman August 6, 2013 at 10:15 AM so inspirational is this,John, glad i came here, although one tends never to be disappointed when reading your poetry.. John Posey August 6, 2013 at 1:56 PM Harry, I really appreciate you kind comments on my work. You are a prince indeed..... Jake

Tim Ryerson August 4, 2013 at 5:39 PM Much wisdom and insight on display here Jake... Mr. Kipling would be proud - Tim John Posey August 5, 2013 at 2:54 AM Thanks, Tim. Your comments are always encouraging... Jake

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