Juli- Michelle Poet Quatrain

Time Sighs

Time flies, at least that's what they're saying
I'm not inclined to believe it soon
It etches slowly on, as if we're slowly dying
Trapped here in an endless turn of the moon

Time flies? I've been here forever now 
Watching as clouds refuse to roll by
My eyes are tiring from the attempt
As the earth too lets out a sigh

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Matthew Horstkotter May 28, 2013 at 12:12 PM Very nice poem. Enjoyed the read.

Ndaba Sibanda May 5, 2013 at 1:41 AM I always thought that time flies. Now you have painted a CLEAR picture of something of a foot-dragger, etching slowly on. A very convincing piece. It is right to write...

Lucilla Carrillo May 2, 2013 at 9:34 PM Juli; This is very beautiful. I love your last line. Sorry for not responding sooner. My computer was down. Thanks for sharing and for reading my poems...... Lucilla

Eileen Manassian May 2, 2013 at 12:17 PM I liked the way you shine a different perspective on this, Juli! It almost felt like time stood still for a while as I read this. Good job! Thanks for your visit to my work. :)

Andrea Dietrich May 2, 2013 at 11:06 AM this is outstanding poetry, Juli. I still think it flies but for the deeper meaning of universe without end, yes, it sighs!!

Timothy Hicks May 2, 2013 at 1:05 AM Nice wordplay here. It all depends on your perspective I suppose. The irony is that when things are good, the hours fly too fast. While when things are drab, time likes to drag endlessly on. I liked the images of staring clouds move by... I have found myself doing the same and not even realizing it. Good work!