The hands of time keep marching on,
and days pass by so fast.
Each second we let slip away,
becomes an unclaimed past.
Time in all its arrogance,
won't falter on the way.
She'll walk towards tomorrow,
leaving you in yesterday.
Very soon you'll understand,
before your time runs out.
That every moment should be lived,
of that I have no doubt.
Once I dreamed and hoped and planned,
for future days on earth.
Now my simple life is ebbing,
and I realize its worth.
To live your life in wishful dreams,
can't bring you happiness.
And chasing rainbows never gives,
it only leaves you less.
I've come to the conclusion,
that each dawn must be the one.
That I must live with all my heart,
till life for me is done.
And in the quiet days to come,
when time has ticked away.
This tired old frame will live again,
In the memories of each day.
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Once more I remember when I read for the first time one of your beautiful poems and was knocked over! Another lovely, deep, and inspiring work, and such a good reminder! Like alby, I feel like I am running to catch up much of the time, when I should just stop, look, and listen...where I am is where I am supposed to be, this moment. Amazingly, everything I am behind on, will still be there when I get there! With warm affection
Lita
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Hi Lita my dear friend,I always feel a smile when a poet as good as you leaves such a great comment. It seems we are all playing catch up in life eh! Bless you ......mal
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Gorgeous and perfect truth.
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Thank you Andrew, much appreciated...mal
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aww thats really a sad poem but it makes you open your eyes and its well writen with soo mutch emotion in it
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Hi Jessie and thank you for your lovely comment. Pleased to meet you by the way....mal
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Mal, So glad to find this one ...
this morning as I get so behind, staying in the moment, and feel that there are so many good poems, like this that I'm missing. This poem says it all! I love your new pic also! I think that Springtime is your best season to ride and that should be just around the corner for you~! Enjoy each moment. j y
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Spring not to far away now Joy..Thank the Lord. The picture is of my little lady Gypsy. 0-to-60 in about 6 seconds.Mad as a march hare she is and flippin grumpy, but she is really beautiful on the inside.....Thank you for your always welcome comments....mal
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Time is not my friend at all at the moment. I dream about a time when time walks beside me, holding my hand rather than running ahead leaving me to catch up. Your sentiments about living each moment to the full are just beautiful; a gentle reminder to take stock of ourselves and appreciate life...alby
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Many thanks Alby for taking time to read.Time is indeed a hard task master...So we must take and make at least some of it our own...Bless you...mal
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I agree completely with the sentiments expressed in this lovely poem, Mal. Thanks for reminding me how I should regard life.
Best wishes,
Bill
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Thanks Bill, always appreciate your comments...Take care...mal
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I love this Mal. This is a timeless lesson for us all to heed. Well done!
Mariana
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Thanks "M" much appreciated , good to hear from you...mal
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Excellent !!!!!
This is quite beautiful in its content and also beautifully written with flawless flow and meter to the rhyming verse!
Very well Done!
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Thank you "BT" for dropping in to read. Many hanks to you also for the lovely comment...mal
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Outstanding!
I loved this, it's such a pretty poem.
The feel and the flow of this piece of poetry is beautiful! Each time I read any of your work, my list of favorites grows.
Thanks for sharing!
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Hello my friend, good to see you again. Thank you for such a lovely comment, I do appreciate it. How's the skating coming along, any more competitions yet... Take care and again thank you...mal
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Mal, I really enjoy reading your work...not only is it well-written, but it reverberates with pure truth --- thank you!
Tom
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To know you have read and enjoyed Tom means alot to me. Bless you for stopping by and sharing with me your time....mal
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Each new day is a bonus. We are made of memories, from another time, another place, lets live our time as best we can, and leave with quiet grace.
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Hello Bob, each new day is something to be very grateful for, lovely to see you my friend....mal
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Mal i too realized long ago that each day is to precious to be spent on looking behind,all that happens is you bump into things that you have missed by looking forward.My final day will be spent as all others enjoying each second granted me
A really wonderful piece, as of late your work seems to have taken on a whole new dimension i love it
Legend
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Thank you Legend , Time passing makes one very aware of just how wonderful a day can be, if only we'll let it....A wonderful everyday to you my friend... mal..
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Sadly inspiring...
I hope you're doing alright, Mal. Thank you for sharing your graceful muse's words of timeless wisdom with us, I'm wishing all the best for you. Peace & hugs always, xx Cyn
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Thank you Cyn, it is always lovely to see you and read your comments. I am fine , as I hope you are too. May your world be filled with bright tomorrows... Peace and love always...mal..
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