Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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

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Unseeking Seeker April 26, 2021 at 10:52 PM ... flowing in the eternal now, feeling each nuance of aliveness!

Sara Kendrick November 18, 2020 at 5:01 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 Victor Buhagiar November 18, 2020 at 6:02 AM My motto is be prepared. My prayer is always for a happy death. Same wishes for you, Sara.

Eve Roper November 16, 2020 at 6:11 PM Back with congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve

Alexis Y. November 15, 2020 at 11:56 PM Hi Victor, I'm just coming back to congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2020 at 3:31 PM hey it WAS A chart topper. Congrats, my friend!

Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2020 at 5:31 AM Good for you, that will allow you to be in the present. Congrats on your win.

Constance La France November 15, 2020 at 2:06 AM Victor, congratulations on your win in my Quote Inspired Contest with this excellent poem _Constance

Eve Roper November 12, 2020 at 7:38 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

Kim Rodrigues November 11, 2020 at 6:09 PM Is there truth in this, my friend! I care, sweet man. I pray comfort. Victor Buhagiar November 11, 2020 at 9:25 PM Not exactly but the clock is ticking.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 11, 2020 at 2:44 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 :)

Shirley Hawkins November 10, 2020 at 10:41 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

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 10, 2020 at 8:13 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. :)

Joseph May November 10, 2020 at 4:07 PM Its the "eternal after" that counts, Very nicely penned Victor..

Andrea Dietrich November 10, 2020 at 1:42 PM very VERY good, Victor. I expect it to be a chart topper!!

Angela Crabtree November 10, 2020 at 1:39 PM A well written poem, Victor. Much to think about. I hope you are well, my friend

Alexis Y. November 10, 2020 at 12:46 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

Jan Allison November 10, 2020 at 11:50 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

Silent One November 10, 2020 at 11:17 AM You wrote a fitting poem to compliment the quote .

Vijay Pandit November 10, 2020 at 4:26 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.

Besma Riabi Dziri November 10, 2020 at 2:54 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.

Tom Cunningham November 10, 2020 at 2:22 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