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Time, My Thief

"Time is the thief you cannot banish." Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
The end of my time will come in winter. Or so I’ve been told. The wind blows and rattles the loose louvers of my windows. Occasional thunder rumbles, and rain floods my garden. How quiet is the house today, despite the crackles of burning wood. I remember the past which exists no more. The present is now solitude. All is deadly silence, a moment of peace. So I sit alone and ponder. Like a clock, life is ticking towards my destiny. I know too well about life. It is not the here that is important, but the eternal after. And I am prepared for the journey. Let winter do its infinite worst. I fear it not. 10 November 2020 Placed 1 Writing Challenge - Quote Inspired - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Date: 4/26/2021 10:52:00 PM
... flowing in the eternal now, feeling each nuance of aliveness!
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Date: 11/18/2020 5:01:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your contest entry. I am in the winter of my life as well. Only God knows how long the winter will last. I know He will call me when He is ready. Congrats on your winner. Sara
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 11/18/2020 6:02:00 AM
My motto is be prepared. My prayer is always for a happy death. Same wishes for you, Sara.
Date: 11/16/2020 6:11:00 PM
Back with congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 11/15/2020 11:56:00 PM
Hi Victor, I'm just coming back to congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis
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Date: 11/15/2020 3:31:00 PM
hey it WAS A chart topper. Congrats, my friend!
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Date: 11/15/2020 5:31:00 AM
Good for you, that will allow you to be in the present. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 11/15/2020 2:06:00 AM
Victor, congratulations on your win in my Quote Inspired Contest with this excellent poem _Constance
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Date: 11/12/2020 7:38:00 PM
Wonderful write, Victor. We are left alone, not by choice, but we do get ready to leave. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 11/11/2020 6:09:00 PM
Is there truth in this, my friend! I care, sweet man. I pray comfort.
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 11/11/2020 9:25:00 PM
Not exactly but the clock is ticking.
Date: 11/11/2020 2:44:00 AM
- A heartbreaking poem, Victor - I can hear the clock ticking in your "empty and lonely house" ... death has its own time - Good luck in the contest, a clear winning poem my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/10/2020 10:41:00 PM
Your Poem is lovely, so beautifully expressed. I am 83 and at an age when you realise nobody lives on earth forever. And the thought of everlasting peace is a great comfort. Thank you Victor... Good luck in the contest
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Date: 11/10/2020 8:13:00 PM
Time is definitely a silent thief, and your fine poem conveys the idea quite well. An awesome entry for the contest. Good luck, my friend. :)
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Date: 11/10/2020 4:07:00 PM
Its the "eternal after" that counts, Very nicely penned Victor..
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Date: 11/10/2020 1:42:00 PM
very VERY good, Victor. I expect it to be a chart topper!!
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Date: 11/10/2020 1:39:00 PM
A well written poem, Victor. Much to think about. I hope you are well, my friend
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Date: 11/10/2020 12:46:00 PM
WoW! Victor, You penned such a deep and thought provoking write. Your chosen “ quote” complimented your poem well. Life goes by extremely fast, it waits for no one. The last portion of your moved me deeply.” It is not the here and now that is important, but the eternal after” Best wishes in the contest - Alexis
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Date: 11/10/2020 11:50:00 AM
aww Victor so deep my friend, time is ticking away for all of us, I guess we have got to make the best of every moment we have, hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/10/2020 11:17:00 AM
You wrote a fitting poem to compliment the quote .
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Date: 11/10/2020 4:26:00 AM
I like the spirit of your ending lines. Every detail speaks to many who are aging and will face the day. Elegantly expressed, Victor.
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Date: 11/10/2020 2:54:00 AM
What is beyond our grip and grasp we just end to deeply understand and the inner turmoils get silenced.. just acceptance, contentment.. peace and serenity will reign.. so profound, heartfelt and wonderful rendition of insightful thoughts and genuine feelings.. great is my pleasure to read your poetry, Victor! An outshining win in the contest! My deepest regards and blessings.
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Date: 11/10/2020 2:22:00 AM
A journey that one day we will all take, we won't know the day or the hour. Hope you're well Victor. Tom
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