To Fly

Time is that which you cannot flee
it flies faster as you grow gray;
what once was twig is now a tree;
grown tall and wild upon the brae.

You once moved faster than the wind,
the daring, dashing youth that flew;
and as to time itself; you grinned
it’s ticking, it meant naught to you.

Time now flies such as once you did
ten sunsets now do pass as one.
One last bravura from your id;
hope you enjoyed the flight, and fun.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 5/12/2025 11:06:00 AM
So true. I think all poets have written about time, me, lots of times. How suddenly we resemble old people when just yesterday we .... it hurts if I ponder it too long. Also, memories, how some fade and/or turn melancholy. Love the creativity in your write, the expressions and emotion ... CayCay
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Terry Miller
Date: 5/13/2025 8:05:00 AM
Thank you so very much for your kind comments they are much appreciated
Date: 5/11/2025 7:58:00 PM
Much contemplative wisdom and food for reflective thought in this allegory, Terry. TYSM, Gershon
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Date: 5/13/2025 8:05:00 AM
Thank you Gershon
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