Joseph May Poet Rhyme

Time Will Tell

"Time is the thief you cannot banish."

                                   Phyllis McGinley, Writer,  1905 - 1978


 it steals the seconds from the day 
 and turns months into years
 even centuries it will slay
 and leave behind our yesterdays

 time churns eons into eternity
 as it basks in the glow of the present
 it rules the kingdom of the past
 its future kingdom is just as vast

 it plays the role of both enemy and friend
 and it will take us to the end
 history carves out events in time
 with perspectives to lend

 on borrowed time we live this life
 knowing we will pay the loan in full
 but the months and years will not vanish
  "Time is the thief you cannot banish"

11-12-2020
 Writing Challenge Quote Inspired  Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: Constance La France

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Beryl Edmonds November 28, 2020 at 3:13 AM Wonderful poetry Joseph, the best moments in time are spent writing beautiful words, like yours, to leave behind. Congratulations on a well deserved win... Belle

Charles Messina November 24, 2020 at 6:41 PM Great poetry, Joseph. Congrats on your win...Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. All the best...Charlie

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2020 at 6:22 PM Thanks what you said on my Stranglers Wood poem, Joseph. I hope to see some new poetry of yours soon!!

Jack Horne November 18, 2020 at 12:46 PM love this thoughtful write

Sara Kendrick November 16, 2020 at 12:17 PM I like the first two lines of the last stanza the most. Congrats on your winner. Sara

Jan Allison November 16, 2020 at 11:01 AM Love your thoughts Joseph, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. November 15, 2020 at 11:45 PM Hi Joseph, You penned a good write using the inspired quote. I like how you ended this well write with the quote. Well done. Congratulations on your 1st place win;-) Alexis

John Watt November 15, 2020 at 5:41 PM Joseph, well done. I love the lines 'on borrowed time we live this life knowing we will pay the loan in full'. Congratulations on your win! ~ John

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2020 at 3:30 PM this was a wonderfully deserved first place poem, Joseph. Congratulations.

Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2020 at 5:02 AM I really enjoyed this one. Richard Lamoureux November 15, 2020 at 5:03 AM Congrats.

Constance La France November 15, 2020 at 2:01 AM Joseph, congratulations on your win in my Quote Inspired Contest with this excellent poem _Constance Joseph May November 15, 2020 at 6:27 AM Thank you so much for my top placement Constance..

Akkina Downing November 14, 2020 at 2:08 PM Time is a thief... Beautifully done, Joseph, and good luck in the contest :)

Brandy Nicole November 13, 2020 at 9:09 PM Your thoughts hold so much truth. Time.. "it steals the seconds from the day" Make the most of every moment given. You never know when it might be your last. Tender sigh. This is so beautifully and presented. ~ Brandy

Jennifer Proxenos November 13, 2020 at 7:47 AM You are so right Joseph, so we should make right with whatever or where ever or with whoever, we feel we have gone wrong, so that we are ready! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Victor Buhagiar November 13, 2020 at 1:12 AM But time will one day be changed into eternity. We cannot image what eternity is. Nicely done, Best for a win. ~~

Vijay Pandit November 12, 2020 at 2:23 PM Time controls so much--you covered it's powerful reign well! All the best, Joseph.