Time is a--
Time is a river that flows endlessly
Carrying memories and dreams along the way
Sometimes it is calm and gentle, sometimes it is rough and stormy
But time never stops, it never stays
Time is a thief that steals our youth and beauty
Leaving wrinkles and scars in their place
We try to resist it, we try to defy it
We hide and we fight, we run and we chase
Sometimes it is kind and generous, sometimes it is cruel and greedy
But time never regrets, it never delays
Time…
It changes and shapes us, it makes and breaks us
It gives and it takes, it heals and it hurts
It teaches and tests us, it blesses and curses
Time…
It rewards and it punishes, it honors and shames
It surprises and shocks us, it delights and frightens
It inspires and challenges us, it comforts and saddens
But—
Time never stops, it never stays
Time never regrets, it never delays
*I wrote this poem on January 3, 2024, as part of a ’30 days of poetry’ January challenge. This was day 3 and the prompt was: Write a poem about the concept of time passing.
Copyright © Courtney Hubbert | Year Posted 2024
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