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Watching The Time Slip Away

It seems but short moments ago
That my three sons began to grow
and Time became my better friend
It's deceit then I did not know

Youthful time is a treat to spend
and shove Old Time across a bend
Forever would last, we would see
 Moments and days that never end

 Days now heavy with memories
yet time continues it's mad tease
My boys still run in summer's sun
For I can dream the things I please

Now time and I forget to run
But on my wish list, Number One
I'd sit and watch my boys at play
And Yesterday would still be fun
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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February 8, 2026 at 3:07 PM
A lovely write Ann. Happy memories are those snapshots in time that can live forever in the mind aren’t they? It’s great to look back and be able to control time (rather it control you) by slowing it down or freezing it in the moment and revisiting and reliving those times that are important to us. I sense an air of happiness, wistfulness and poignancy - those elements that often naturally occur when we remember the good times. Each of those elements underpin your work here beautifully. Cheers - Gary
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January 28, 2026 at 8:52 AM
How lovely to see your off springs enjoy themself. They grow quickly enough.
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