"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
Time Passages
I drift midst some pleasant sensation~~from a morning mist,
that promptly parches within glowing ribbons~~where I sail lightly,
plucked anon afloat~~as my ramblings proceed aimlessly,
Presently skims a peacock sky~~fans out its righteous hue,
variously, ducks stapled in a pond~~quacks influences life,
views by ark's parts a motion~~equal to my emotions,
Channeling alterations that affect~~evolved futures,
preceptions are produced clearer~~like a hallway complete of doors,
whenever one is opened~~ventures varied responses,
I noted from moment to moment~~evoked fused answers,
harmonious so far~~whilst I perpetuate forward in thoughts,
mindful about yesterday's storm~~all in all, time will tell.
2020 November 13
*3rd Place*
Writing Challenge - Quote Inspired
~~Constance La France
' Time is the thief you cannot banish.'
Phyllis McGinley, Writer , 1905-1973
VALUE YOUR TIME
Time has neither beginning nor end,
but you are time- bound, be wise to spend.
Time is the period giving chance.
You are to utilize each instance.
Flowing forever, time infinite,
yet finite span for you to permit.
Past, present, future running entwined.
Time advancing, never to rewind.
Time is the thriller in happening.
Time is the healer in suffering.
Time is a great realization.
Value your time with veneration
Time is the thief you cannot banish,
fugitive, but never to vanish.
11/13/20
Third Place
' Writing Challenge -Quote Inspired' Contest by Constance La France
"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
Oh, thief of life- your robber name is Time;
you never blink or take a simple pause.
Through Spring and Summer, Fall, and Wintertime,
this endless movement has no glitches, flaws.
If only we could change your ticktock laws-
slow down warp speed to stretch our days and years;
extend each moment's joy before it veers.
The time from birth to death short-changes life;
take pity on your passengers' true fears.
Oh, thief of life- please let half-times run rife.
November 13, 2020
~1st Place~
Contest: All Yours (Jun 1)
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 06/01/2021
~1st Place~
Contest: Writing Challenge- Quote Inspired
Sponsor: Constance La France
Judged: 11/14/2020
10 Syllables Per Line
Rhyme: a b a b b c c d c d
“Time is the thief you cannot banish.”
Phyllis McGinley,
Writer, 1905-1978
When I was a child I longed to be older
so I could be done with childish things
Why Time, did you move so slowly?
Then before I knew it,
you stole my childhood from me.
I never realized I was fair of face
until the lines of time appeared
My once strong features erased
I fought valiantly to reverse your effects
but no creams could stop your insidious advance
You deceived me into wasting you
work was what I gave you to.
In the process you stole what was precious
Now all I have is a “Cat in a Cradle” life
Even though I am aware of your cunning
I know I am unable to stop your advance
So I will receive from you what I can
stretch you out in the now of my days
I choose not to reside in my many regrets
I choose not to fear my to few tomorrows.
Those you steal away I will fondly remember
One day you will be arrested sad thief
and I will be gifted eternity
Yes my God will give a new you back to me.
For Constance La France Quote Contest
I almost ran out of time to enter your contest. ;0)
“Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 – 1978
I,
wake up in the morning, hurry to get ready;
run to the station to catch the first train;
get out of the train, walk to the office;
sit at the desk, sink face to the monitor;
get up, run back to station;
come home at dusk;
grab something for dinner;
sleep.
Next day - Repeat.
The day after- Repeat.
Once in a while,
I stand in front of the mirror;
frown at the person inside;
because, it questions me.
How dare?
“What are you doing?
Where are your dreams?
When is your dreamy vacation?
Have you born only for this ?”
On such days,
through a thin cloud of tears,
I see,
time creeps like a thief,
steals my dreams and runs away.
I stay stoned, like Mount Everest.
Contest - Writing Challenge- Quote inspired- Poetry Contest
Date - 12 November 2020
Contest Sponsor- Constance La France
2nd place in the contest
"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
Devastating news, it can’t be denied
terminal cancer… time’s not on our side
you whisper to me, please be my bride
In hospice you accept strong pain relief
we know that our union will be brief
both all too aware ‘time is a thief’
Staff organise for us to wed,
my dress isn’t white, its vivid red -
we exchange rings as you lay in bed
We wed in such sad circumstance
sip champagne, but there’s no first dance
nor honeymoon in Paris, France
I hold you close as you slip away ...
we were only married for half a day,
my broken heart is here to stay
Writing Challenge - Quote Inspired - Poetry Contest
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11/12/20
"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
Time is the thief you cannot Banish
Phyllis McGinley
The time thief takes what can’t return.
He does not work alone.
It’s not so much that time is taken
much more that hurry seeds are sown,
and we comply with time forsaken.
This thief piles in all cares and woes,
with frantic rush for shortest rows
at supermarket counter;
when traffic stops and slows;
when stressful life just ebbs and flows
much slower than we’d like.
And so we find our anger burns,
and robs us of all peace.
Instead of gaining what heart yearns,
the fastest lose this race.
Our heart's embrace, that soothing tune,
that comfort from creator,
it will not pick a sweating pace,
but bids us now to kneel and bow,
and not a moment later.
A THIEF CALLED TIME
“Time is the thief you cannot banish”
Phyllis McGinley writer 1905-1978
All that live upon this earth
dwell on borrowed time,
for the human race every
single day that passes by
is a payment off an unsecured
loan, that gifted at birth.
While time can be a wondrous friend
beware when of one’s greatest enemy,
waiting for it sometimes an age
when running out, be afraid.
Centuries ago, time became
a science a complex measure
yet never tamed, only caged
as it ticks and tocks away,
when it calls, one’s life becomes
a hired boat sailing
certain to run aground.
But time never ceases
unlike the human body
in need of a good night’s sleep,
as it steals away one third
of everyone’s life time.
© Harry J Horsman 2020
"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
Transporting you all through each moment of every second
then whisking your thought’s through empty space
a thief of life and then welcoming death to all the living
while waiting for each second to appear and then, just disappearing
time just wasting away through man’s toy’s and creations
with thought’s of the future that we will never see, now wasted
for none can see the future only the present is just wasting away
running though life as if we will see tomorrow thinking,
I will just wait until tomorrow to say: I Love You
three words that may never be heard if you don’t say it, today
Contest: Writing Challenge-Quote Inspired
Sponsored By: Constance La France
Date Created: 11/11/2020
"Time is the thief you cannot banish"
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
If
we use
each second
judiciously
just think what all we can do in a day!
If we are happy every moment, much
happiness we
can gather
in a
day!
~~~~~
No
one can
steal even
a second from
our life if we don't allow. Tomorrow
is uncertain, death again uncertain.
It is wise to
make the best
use of
time.
Date: 11/11/2020
"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
Time
Is but,
A theif too
Sly for its age,
Stealing away all the seconds in one's
Life, Making it shorter by each day, time
With stealth, begets
Eden in,
It's own,
Nest.
11/11/20
Writing Challenge - Quote Inspired - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
A most curious thing is time.
While you are enjoying it,
it’s up to its usual crime -
being the thief you can’t outwit!
When it’s bad, it’s so very bad.
A most curious thing is time,
and when you are feeling most glad,
it never will be more sublime.
Each day to the sky, sun will climb.
You’ll think to yourself – a new dawn!
A most curious thing is time.
In shadows, you’ll grieve that it’s gone.
It’s robbing us now! This we know
the more keenly as past our prime
into the “golden” years we go.
A most curious thing is time.
Nov. 10, 2020
For the Writing Challenge - Quote Inspired - Poetry Contest
of Constance La France
quote by Phyllis McGinley (1905-1978)
“Time is the thief you cannot banish”
Eternity waits: Your end, tyrannish.
“Time is the thief you cannot banish.”
Days then weeks begin to vanish;
whole months stolen in a span
as your brain turns to bran.
You don't remember
whence December.
Who am I
to die?
Aye.
November 10, 2020
contest: Writing Challenge
hostess: Constance La France
a rhymed etheree
"Time is the thief you cannot banish."
Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978
the sands flow steadily through the hour glass
can't be stopped~slowed
drifts grain by
slow grain
drips
goes
until
the chosen
end, emptied out
where the soul goes is up to your choosing
Written: November 10, 2020
Contest: Writing Challenge_ Quote Inspired
Sponsor: Constance La France
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