"Moonbeams..."

Step...

Pause...

Step...

Pause...

“Moonbeams…”

 

I wonder if time DOES travel 

and to where she would go -

whom does time visit?

- and would it be on-a-dare?

 

Time...

We all know she flies

- but does SHE ponder the costs...

Does SHE pick and choose -

carryon? Or check?

and still ~ does SHE ...pause?

...does SHE look back?

 

The receipts are always left behind 

falling through my fingertips

as I stare each eternity in the face.

 

Does my time cry

…as she waves goodbye?

 

Chris

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Dara]

For some reason the story of Peter Pan comes to mind when I read this. It might have to do with 'moonbeams' and that time, in Neverland, seems to stand still. This is deep and I will want to read it over several times to ponder the meaning. Great poem!

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if she does, chris, they are tears of joy cuz she shared with you :)

[blue angel]

I was drawn to your Moonbeams! There is a heavy sadness within it. I'm thrilled to see Time coming across as female, I'll add. Father Time has ruled the way in the past, so this is a nice twist on that. The images I get are intriguing, especially the slipping through the fingers. I love the inquisitive nature of this piece. Being touched by your Moonbeam Time has been enriching. Thank you for sharing this poem! Respectfully - blue angel

[Riss Ryker]

Interesting piece! The title threw me off a bit, considering it's about 'time'. I LOVE the last line, "Does my time cry....as she waves goodbye? Great line!

[Chris]

I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts as you "blossom" here at WC... It was nice of you to come by and pause.

[Chris]

Oh yes, and as to "Moonbeams..." - everything has a way of relating one-to-the-other somehow - even if only in an author's thoughts or dreams.

[MomzillaNC]

Intriguing perspective. We always see the footprints of the passage of Time in the pauses.

[Phibby Venable]

excellent, Chris, hopefully time simply pauses in old age to start all over again

[Frieda P]

Very intriguing pause Chris, time is a 'she'...or is there a hidden agenda here, perhaps I just need more of your magical coffee.

[Chris]

Refills are always on hand Frei... chuckling here. And time will always be a "she" - the emotional certainty of existence demands it.

[Frieda P]

It figures....Certainty or uncertainty?

[Chris]

the existence of emotion is ALWAYS a certainty the uncertainty is whether or not we'll survive it ...and her...or him...or them...or our self...chuckling here

[Lenah Mehzabin]

We can always see the time but wish it could pause for a while but happy that it is preserved in our memories ..right?
A beautiful poem of "Wonder" i like it

[Chris]

It was nice of you to pause... and nicer still to leave thought-prints behind...

[Ruth]

Pausing with you today paused even time ♥

[Mark]

I enjoyed the moment. The only way to catch her. :)

[Chris]

She has her way AND her whims... Hi Mark.