Leapsecond

just a wee ditty to celebrate the gift of the extra second in our lives

Leapsecond, leapsecond 

what should I do 

June 30 it’s a gift 

to me and you 

for we all gain a second 

so use it be wise

don’t waste any time 

we all know how it flies 

we are always told

live in the now - but

plan your leapsecond 

with a when, why and how

perhaps a vacation 

yes a mini-break 

or even a long lunch 

we all deserve to take 

a wee nap to catch up

on waking sleep lost 

a quick shopping spree 

forgetting the cost 

ah an extra second we have 

oh what should I see

but wait - what if I blink 

No second for me?

Reviews

[Deviant Works]

Ahaha... This made me giggle.:) Wasn't even aware that there was a leap second recently... I probably would have been like 'Crap, I forget!' and as soon as I said it my second would have been over. But if I would have known what would I have done... Hmm.:) Loved this piece for more than the chuckle. A second is fleeting, but nonetheless precious. The cherishing of time. Thank you for sharing, KWP!

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Wow, this is good, KWP. My son told me last week there was a leap second, didn't know myself. I love the light humor in the poem, it's very refreshing on day that promises to be very warm (39°C: the warmest day in Belgium since more than 100 years). :) Rudi

[KWP]

ahhh I never knew you were from Belgium - does that make you Flemish? I saw a fantastic movie from Belgium the other day called The Broken Circle -the music was amazing - 39degress - yeah welcome to an ordinary Aussie Summer .... stay cool and lovely to see ya XXXX

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Yes, indeed, I'm Flemish. I haven't seen the film yet, but I've heard it's good. :) Rudi

[Kenneth The Poet]

Sweet stuff. That leap second is probably feels less than a nanosecond I think.

[Mitali Shah]

Life is like an ice cream enjoy it before it ends. Time and tide waits for no one. Indeed a unique combination of reality put to words KWP. God bless :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Life is so precious for tomorrow is not a given, that is why we must enjoy here and now with our loved ones.

[Border]

An elegant ode to the ticking clock , this poem brings out the gist of the seminal truth of human presence on terra firma. It is eye opening for us to enjoy each and every moment of life and the experience all the trials and tribulations like a spectator, without infringing upon our joy of being alive. This poem celebrates life in general.
It advises us not to postpone our happiness for a probable future date, and to remain happy in the present second.
Very superbly written poetic piece, that is the keystone to happiness.
Let us not ignore the small joys of life waiting for some big happiness, that seldom comes.
Little little joys make up a joyous life.
I commend KWP in penning lines that is in no way inferior to Wordsworth.

[emmajoy]

' we are always told -- live in the now - but -- plan your leapsecond -- with a when, why and how '

Well, now.. there were the money people and types sitting on boards (idjits, chairs are much more comfy) waiting for disaster to strike in that oops its gone second.. and you come along and turn it into a song, a rhyme, a poem, and thought -then, shake it around and make your readers larf! Love it, will savour it all July 1st because.. :)

[KWP]

you are like a bright spark in my day - thank you for being you :)

[emmajoy]

Smiling: much to others' regret, can't be anyone else! Just read it again, such fun, such fine meter, such a pleasure to read. :)

[Chris]

Chuckling here. Ever wonder what happens to the "time" your watch loses ...or gains?

[KWP]

good question - I may just go on an adventure to find it :)

[Chris]

Which way is clockwise in Oz? After all water drains the other way so too for time?

[KWP]

it's that way, you know over your shoulder ..

[Chris]

left or right shoulder, front-to-back is first? and what happens if you turn around 180 degrees?

[KWP]

yes yes and yes if you turn 180 then start again xxx

[Chris]

Haven't you ever wondered which way is clockwise if your country's language is read right to left? Left-to-right? Top-to-bottom? Bottom-to-top? And what about a sun-dial - which way does the shadow rotate based on where you are? Just asking... chuckling here

[KWP]

well I know which way the toilet flushes - - and all of those words that you just scrambled in my head - - well I slipped them all in the loo too - - hahahahahahahahaha - - I don't think to much in eternity - it interupts my view :)

[Chris]

Take care El... laters

[Valentine]

For my brother it was Leap Year Day. My mom told him if he was going to make a fool of himself by getting married, Do it on April Fools Day. So he did, he enjoyed many seconds in his lifetime , Valentine

[KWP]

Your thoughts made me smile - thank you X

[Robert]

I have never heard of a leapsecond until today so thank you for something new I have learned. An extra second I think I will look out my window right....... now. I saw rain water dripping off the leaves of my Crape Myrtle tree. Another second I look toward my back porch and see it is sunny in the background but raining. My daughter is standing there and I see the sun and rain behind her. Thank you for sharing your nice poem and the extra second you gave me to see what I just described.

[KWP]

Ahhaaaa thank you for sharing your second ... That's just perfect and much appreciated X