Time Spins People

So much growth just passes by
while our hours are on the fly.
Whether we grow and absorb
or miss each sight and single word,
a moment’s entire, total sum
is affected by each passing one.

Time spins people in and out.
Time may whisper, time may shout.
It is not clear on any day
which memory will firmly stay,
which will take us and shake us
or reside as a plus inside us.

What we do, changes us,
what we don’t, also does.
If no day seems brand new
perhaps your changes are too few.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Roper Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 4:58 PM
Congratulations on a very well deserved win... Hugs Eve
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June 10, 2018 at 12:09 PM
- Congratulations on your great win in "People" contest, CayCay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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November 23, 2015 at 11:42 AM
I like this, CayCay! The last stanza holds a good message. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Godwin Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:33 PM
Kim - thank you so much for sharing your response with me. I am thrilled that you liked the poem and took the time to tell me. All the best ... CayCay
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November 21, 2015 at 6:16 PM
Congratulations CayCay
Godwin Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:33 PM
Thank you, Nayda! All the best ... CayCay
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November 20, 2015 at 11:26 PM
Congrats on ur awesome win with this superb poetry Caycay!
Godwin Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:34 PM
I am so glad that you liked the poem. Thank you ... CayCay
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November 20, 2015 at 10:52 PM
CayCay, Congratulations on your wonderful OCTOBER win. I'm inviting you in hopes you enjoy my blog "I am the Pen" wrapping up October and its late winners :( Thank you so much for supporting my contest. Forever & Ever **SKAT**
Godwin Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:32 PM
I'm sorry I missed the blog - I'm sure it was a good time. Thank you, Skat, for sponsoring the contest - I really appreciate all your efforts on Soup. Thank you ... CayCay
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October 23, 2015 at 9:30 AM
Very wise words of life indeed. Thank you for this share CayCay. 7+
Godwin Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:31 PM
Hey, my Cutie Pie! I miss you and must visit you soon. I'm so glad you liked the poem - thank you ... CayCay
Hay Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 1:50 AM
Super reflection of time, I love the lines ' it's not clear on any day, what memory will firmly stay' - such true words, well done on this one A7 from me, kind regards Laura
Godwin Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 3:31 AM
I am delighted you liked my poem. Your comment was most appreciated and enjoyed! Thanks, Laura ... CayCay
Smith Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 4:45 PM
Such truths beautifully penned... Love love love the last stanza!!!...
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 6:36 PM
Thank you, Arlene - I love, love, love, your upbeat comment. Thank you for sharing such encouraging enthusiasm ... CayCay (I think you may be newer than me, so welcome. If I am wrong, just ignore me.)
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October 15, 2015 at 10:36 PM
Very nice reflective write, Cay. Time is impartial. What we do with our time spells the difference. hugs!
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 6:38 PM
If we don't grow, we have wasted time - I know this. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem, Kim. As always, I also thank you for the hug ... CayCay
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October 15, 2015 at 3:58 PM
This is wonderful, Caycay. sorry I am so late to see your newest poems. I never even commented to poems yesterday, but it was a wonderful day, as your poem discusses. We need to love every day!!!
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 6:38 PM
Thank you, Andrea ... CayCay
Callus Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 3:02 PM
Time has always intrigued me, CayCay, and it appears that you have also been effected by it! Enjoyed your musing, especially the final two lines...if no day seems brand new, then ours would have been a waste of time! ~ Regards // paul
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Time cares not for or about us, yet here we are, preoccupied with it! Thank you for commenting, now go write something exceptional! ... CayCay
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October 15, 2015 at 12:17 PM
Time changes everything, a brain tickler and a thought provoking write.
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Thank you, dear ... CayCay
Pinet Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 11:41 AM
This poem says things that point us to the path of self reflection with emotional markers that provide a starting point to our revaluations. Emile.
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 6:41 PM
I swear your comments are some of the best poetry on the site. I adore them. Thank you, CayCay
Lindley Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM
DEEP, INSIGHTFUL AND INSPIRING. Time, that which we never seem to have enough of! Very solid 7 on this one my friend. A7
Godwin Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 6:42 PM
Thank you so much, Robert - I appreciate you ... CayCay
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