Time

Seems the minutes agically turn to hours and then days...and they do it faster as I get older!

The mysteries of life
have deepened and widened through the years.
They’ve left me with open ended questions - -
and a time account in arrears.

My time I try to budget
fighting tasks with saber and sharpened sword
yet seconds fall into step with minutes
to create a formidable horde.

They slip through my outstretched fingers
poised to jump when my head is turned.
By the time I crawl neath the covers each night
twenty four hours have burned.

Time is what I long for most.
It’s what I cherish and adore.
Buy me some, won’t you please?
My dear, I do need so much more!

Bejeweled minutes to hang from my ears,
for each finger a sparkling second
perhaps an hour to grace my navel
or even a dazzling day I reckon.

What will old Cronos think
when he espies me so gloriously bedecked?
Please forgive me Father Time
I mean no disrespect.

I don’t know if anyone has told you
perhaps you’re just not aware
but limiting a day to just twenty four hours
well, Cronos, that just aint fair!

Reviews

[Neville]

How very blooming true these words are, tis just as well they are carefully wrapped in such good humour, otherwise just drawing attention to our own mortality and the fact we are all slaves to time, might have wiped the smile from my face... you have such a way with words Lydi**.. not just a poet.. a damn good poet... oh' by the way.. you got ya cronos.. I once stepped out with a lass called Anna Logg.. honest, even got meself laughing all over again.... N :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Anna Logg.....you are a hoot! Thank you so much, my friend. Lydi**

[Neville]

Her parents had a sense of humour.. she didn't I'm afraid.... :)

[Sami Khalil]

An awesome poem. It sure does feel it is slipping from our grips, it is fading fast, it cares not to last. Perspectives change when we grow older indeed. Priorities change when we flip the folder.
Wowzy woooo......

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, Sami....a poem from 10 years ago reviewed by you! I am honored! Thank you so much!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome and honored.

[Vectra Mendonie]

I really liked this. Everyone can relate to not having enough hours in the day and this poem captures the idea splendidly. Great job!
(I realize this is an older poem, so you may not care, but there is a small typo in the description. Sorry to be rude I just wanted to let you know)

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, I know there is a typo in the description....I never bothered to fix it since it is not in the body of the poem. thanks for the review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Valentine]

How true this write is, and the older one gets, the faster time seems to fly by. Nice write. Valentine

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Kathie. Lydi**

[Jimmy Yetts]

Lyrically and metaphorically lovely.
A light but instructive portrayal of the movement of time--more accurately, how we humans perceive that movement.
Intriguing read, Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

How wonderful you went back a few years to find this one, Jimmy! I really appreciate this. Lydi**

[NeiL ArandA]

Well .... WOW to me also Ms Lydia . Cronos owed you and us an apology . This is a marvelous time piece. Its like you went back in time and rewrite poetry the way it should be done in the first place. We are time driven and time conscious people and that's how we have been conditioned to operate . I like your idea here Its like Father Time is so bias with us that he only limit 24 hours in a given day . I hear you it sounds unfair and then we have to rush trying to cram all our activities and agendas within its restricted constituents . Each paragraph 4th stanza are so cleverly expressed in a hilarious way. Its like it wants to file a grievance for a misappropriated distribution of time . Can I get an amen ? If not we are going to have a prayer meeting . I am so glad I checked your work I would have missed this craft . Ms Lydia ... I will take off my hat for this cleverly created craft . You have a classy sense of humor. I will have to come back and find the right words ..

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, we need to file that grievance, absolutely! :) I am honored by your wonderful review and the compliments. Thank you, my friend. Lydi**

[Inspiring Writer]

Wow, what a great write you written on time. Such a deep write you write with deep words. It's a realistic piece you made by yourself. Great job once again.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you. lydi**

[Nermeen]

I feel like i have no words to say
cause the poem is soooo amazing !

[Lydia Shutter]

You are a sweetheart. Thank you. Lydi*

[Nermeen]

always welcome !

[Joyce S. Greene]

I couldn't agree with you more, Lydi. And your poetry is endearing and lovely, as always! Here's hoping you can squeeze many more such poems into the years ahead. Joyce

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Joyce...and may you be around to read them! :)

[Brandon S. Whitten]

Meditate to step out of time and open self to a world beyond. You beautifully created a timeless piece as I recalled a moment when I felt overwhelmed and learned how to cope. Splendid read and write, Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for this in depth comment, Brandon. Lydi*

[Brandon S. Whitten]

My pleasure, Lydia