Staring out a window pane,
up at a bright blue sky,
he remembers his old life,
and years that have gone by.
He use to be alive and young,
and sometimes you may see
a tiny sparkle in his eyes,
showing what he used to be.
In his heart he is still a boy,
in his mind he’s youth,
but he stares into a mirror,
and sees dismal truth.
His body now is fading .
He knows it wont be long,
until his life is over,
ending its fleeting song.
Reminiscing in his memories
he travels back though years,
and remembers all those moments
that bring back blissful tears.
“How can time be so short?” He thinks,
and wonders where it went.
"Some 80 years have come and gone.
How have my years been spent?"
He hears a noise and turns his glance.
His grandson is playing near.
Now he knows where his time has gone,
He gave it to someone dear.
Author notes
picture by: oldman_by_alexielsld
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt 16 entries by mysticstorm.
475 points, ended May 9, 2008, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
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I really like this, there's a lovely feel to it.
A great title!!
Years seem forever away as a child, but looking back they all have passed so fast!!
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thank you for entering! a wonderful write. the last two lines are absolutely amamzing. great job and good luck
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Well deserved silver.
I love these lines:
Now he knows where his time has gone,
He gave it to someone dear.
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This is a beautifully crafted story. Anyone can relate, in particular those of us of "certain" age. The whole is wonderful, but I love the ending best. "Now he knows where his time has gone, he gave it to someone dear."...amen to that!
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80 years....80 years....
i like the 3rd stanza the most...
wow...everything...is...so...good...
thanks for entering my contest -
How wonderful! Time does pass us by so quickly and we are often left feeling youth inside but knowing it is gone forever...what a perious and wonderful ending...
excellent work...
Thank you so much for sharing! -
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