Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Written On Hands of Time

I write upon the nimble hands of fleeting time
careful not to leave my musings behind
Sometimes penning with haste and speed
trying not to forget
a relevant word or phrase seen in my mind's eye
that could be a crucial poetic thought

When tremulous mourning escapes my wistful heart
I am overcome with sorrow and cry
tears of desolation, and yet,
it is the balm I need.
Writing offers comfort, but never peace of mind
Love sonnets, I still write for him, in rhyme.

When the clock swings its pendulum and starts to chime
I become annoyed but always resigned
to accept that my heart will bleed.
Happiness owes a debt,
paid when loved ones are taken; a price much too high
as the clock mocks me, "Time cannot be bought."


January 31, 2021
My Invented Form - I Write Upon Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Syllable count verifed with HMS

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Thama Logan February 24, 2021 at 11:23 AM I like this Jenna; it speaks your heart. Thama Logan Jenna Logan June 26, 2022 at 5:35 AM Thank you very much, Thama.

Alexis Y. February 15, 2021 at 10:04 AM Hi Jenna, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Jenna Logan February 15, 2021 at 10:28 AM I'm always happy to read your comments. Thanks, Alexis.

Constance La France February 15, 2021 at 9:14 AM Jenna, congratulations on your win in my contest, I Write Upon, using my Invented Form, your poem is excellent _Constance Jenna Logan February 15, 2021 at 10:27 AM Thank you, and I enjoy writing in your form. I appreciate the honor you've given to this one.

Eve Roper February 14, 2021 at 10:58 PM Very emotional write, Jenna, time does move fast and if you let it go without recording the moment we forget all the details. Congratulations on your win and I see it was also POTD, sorry I missed it. Hugs Eve Jenna Logan February 15, 2021 at 10:26 AM Thank you, Eve. You haven't missed a thing...you're here now.

John Watt February 13, 2021 at 1:44 PM Jenna, I'm regretting that I let this one slip by me for so long. It is hauntingly beautiful, and speaks to so many of the thoughts and feelings I have about the inexorable forward movement of time and the wistful memories that remain forever planted in the garden of the heart. Wonderful writing from your talented pen, and worthy of the POTD honor. Congratulations and blessings to you, my friend ~ John Jenna Logan February 14, 2021 at 2:18 AM No regrets, John. Here you are, leaving me such insightful thoughts in your comments. I appreciate each one...thank you.

Keith O.J. Hunt February 8, 2021 at 10:46 AM Fantastic emotional expression and glimpses of the human condition. You have a fine pen Jenna - congrats on POTD Jenna Logan February 9, 2021 at 1:19 AM Thank you for such kind thoughts, Keith.

Jennifer Proxenos February 7, 2021 at 10:51 AM Congratulations Jenna on being awarded POTD, wonderful write, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jenna Logan February 7, 2021 at 11:07 AM Thank you for looking back at this one. I appreciate your gracious comments.

Robert Lindley February 6, 2021 at 9:35 AM Huge congrats on POTD! Such inspiring verses that remind me of golden verses of the past. Of the depths and beauty cast forth by the poets of old. Absolutely inspirational and positive delight to have found today my friend. A fav.. God bless,.. Jenna Logan February 6, 2021 at 9:37 AM Hi Robert, and thank you for such generous remarks, as well as choosing it as a favorite.

Kim Rodrigues February 2, 2021 at 6:05 PM Well done! Congratulations on POTD! Jenna Logan February 3, 2021 at 12:23 PM Thanks, Kim.

David Kavanagh February 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM Congratulations on POTD Jenna, fully deserved, you made this form look effortless, the musings of analogous flow of time and writing about deep loss, perfectly synchronized together, cheers David Jenna Logan February 2, 2021 at 12:10 PM Thank you, David. Your review has me smiling, and I love your way with words.

Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2021 at 10:13 AM This is amazing Jenna! Congratulations on a very deserving POTD honor. Blessings xxoo Jenna Logan February 2, 2021 at 11:37 AM Thanks so much for visiting this one and leaving your kind words for me, Connie.

Regina Mcintosh February 2, 2021 at 4:07 AM Congrats on POTD... with this whisper of enchantment. It is truly breathtaking. Love it. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina Jenna Logan February 2, 2021 at 4:50 AM Thank you for every sweet comment, Gina. They're all lovely.

Unseeking Seeker February 1, 2021 at 8:42 PM Wow! Amazing write! Sure shot winner for the contest! Meanwhile, enjoy the POTD! Jenna Logan February 2, 2021 at 4:49 AM Thank you very much, Seeker, for liking this one. About it being a winner...it's not in my hands, but I'm content with having received so many wonderful comments. Thanks for the encouraging support.

Edward Ibeh February 1, 2021 at 2:10 PM Simply brilliant, Jenna:-) A well-deserved POTD recognition. Heartiest ongratulations! Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 3:13 PM Thanks ever so kindly, Edward.

J. Summers February 1, 2021 at 1:53 PM Enjoyed your poem very much. Congratulations for POTD honors, it is well deserved. John Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 3:13 PM I'm glad you liked it, J. Thanks so much.

Heidi Sands February 1, 2021 at 1:40 PM Congratulations for POTD :) Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 3:13 PM Thank you, Heidi.

Victor Buhagiar February 1, 2021 at 12:44 PM My heartfelt congratulations on this fabulous poem which I always had the feeling it will rate high. So smooth and emotive. ~~ Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 3:12 PM Victor, thank you for returning with your kind words.

Sam Kauffman February 1, 2021 at 11:47 AM Congratulations on your POTD Jenna. Your are so right -"time cannot be bought." And we can never gain back the fleeting minutes and hours. Well said. Nicely crafted! Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 3:12 PM Thank you a bunch, Sam!

Paula Goldsmith February 1, 2021 at 8:04 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. You are a wonderful writer. Love your line,"as the clock mocks me, "Time cannot be bought." So very true. The one thing that can not be bought is time. Have a blessed day with your win................... Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 10:21 AM Oh, another telling of lines liked. Thanks so much for that, Paula, and thank you for beign so supportive.

Richard Lamoureux February 1, 2021 at 6:52 AM Hi Jenna, so great to see you get POTD. This is a beauty. Also peaceful responses, you can’t beat that. A great way to start my day. Hugs Rick. Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 10:19 AM Thank you very sincerely, Rick. Yes, I'm delighted with so many wonderful poets who've commented and congratulated this poem....without being hassled by anyone. lol Those who need a soap box should find a street corner and whine away. Your comment made me smile. Hugs to you, too, Rick.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 1, 2021 at 6:23 AM - An excellent poem for the day ... congratulations, Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 10:17 AM Thank you ever so much, Anne-Lise.

Jan Allison February 1, 2021 at 6:03 AM wow Jenna what a wonderfully crafted piece with superb rhyme and flow. many congrats on POTD, having written for the contest I know how challenging this form is and you made it look effortless. 2nd comment my first has disappeared into the ether:-( hugs Jan xx Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 10:16 AM I'm always up for a challenge, especially new forms. I'm sorry your first posted comment disappeared, but you've returned and I thank you for doing so with your congrats, Jan.

Vijay Pandit February 1, 2021 at 5:38 AM Delighted to return with BIG congrats on poem of the day, Jenna. Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM I am very happy that you returned, and thank you, Vijay.

Alexis Y. February 1, 2021 at 5:25 AM WoW!Jenna, You’ve penned such a well written write. I found it to be so poetic. Great rhymes and content.You made it look so easy, I know first hand that it was not. Best wishes in the in the contest. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM So many kudos from you are wonderful to read. Thanks so much for all of them, Alexis. I like the form.

Mark Koplin February 1, 2021 at 5:23 AM "I write upon the nimble hands of fleeting time" You started out with a profound line! Congratulations on your POTD!! Well written, Great poem Jenna! Jenna Logan February 1, 2021 at 10:11 AM Mark, I always savor knowing which lines or phrases a reader is particularly drawn to, and you did just that. Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment.

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