Time Is Ticking

why?
why do we always think we have more time?
as if the ticking pounding at our door went silent...

for just a few seconds...

we thought we had all the time in the world
but the ticking got louder, and louder
more violent every slam of their fist on love's door
and one day... the ticking stopped
the door caved in 
and our time ran out

the part that hurts the most is that
i thought we pull our universes 
and collide them into one...
together...

~5-6-18~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Krutsinger Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 12:49 AM
I hope that we do pull our universes and collide them into one, together.
Gordon Avatar
June 13, 2018 at 12:48 PM
Thank you for the multiple comments Caren!! You are so sweet! It really helps me believe in what I love to do! I'm 15 so it's hard to find people my age with the same or interest or even care so I always thought my writing wasn't the best but when I started this site it really helped me believe in myself :)
Gauthier Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 10:52 PM
Congrats on your win, Pailey. A most fascinating and universal concern.
Gordon Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:19 AM
Thank you Line for always commenting such nice things on my writings :)
Ashley Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 10:13 PM
Congratulations, Pailey, on your wonderful win with your beautifully sad poem..
Gordon Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:18 AM
Thank you for taking time to read my writing Susan!
Gentry Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 8:57 PM
Congratulations on your win with this sad, emotive poem. Well written.
Gordon Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:16 AM
Thank you Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 6:36 AM
Emotional write! Congrats!
Gordon Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:16 AM
Thank you Kim!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace