[Jian Sierra] Time

[jian_sierra]

There was a time

When time itself

Meant nothing to me

Time neither flows fast

Nor slow

I'd wake up in the morning

Played most of the time

Ate when I got hungry

Took a nap when tired

My only concept of time

Was that I have to go home

When it gets dark

And I'd be sad

 

There was a time

That I was young

And all that I wanted

Was to be older

I couldn't wait to grow up

Wanted to try things

Meant for someone older

I was impatient

To achieve my dreams

Go through grown up experiences

Now my wish

Is for time to stand still

 

There was a time

I was in love

And I was loved in return

Everything seemed

Beautiful then

The sunrise always had

That extra shine

Laughter came naturally

The simple things in life

Were appreciated

Happiness, contentment

I miss them

 

Time

If I can only grab you

To stop you from moving

Maybe even turn you back

I would in a heartbeat

But as you are so appropriately

Represented by sand

The tighter I clasp you

The more you escape

I'm powerless against you

But I'm not giving up

I won't let time

Leave me in obscurity

Little by little

Am going to keep up

A small step in time

Is all it takes

I will succeed

Only time will tell?

I think not

The future is mine

[AnytaSunday]

I love the last paragraph the most. In particular the lines:

If I can only grab you

To stop you from moving

Maybe even turn you back

I would in a heartbeat

 

Some of the feelings I got from reading this reminds me of my hubs a few weeks before he turned thirty. Of course, it applies generally as well. I remember always wanting to be older when I was younger too. I romanticized adulthood, lol. Now it's here, I wonder why. There are some great things about it, but also a whole heap more responsibility. Then again, if I really had a choice to go back, I wouldn't either. Hmmm, having time stand still--maybe for a while it would be good, but then, I wonder if things are only 'good' times if they can be compared to the 'not so good' times.

I think I'm rambling now, so I'll stop. Nice poem.

[jian_sierra]

I agree, I wouldn't change anything either. This is actually my tribute to time because I'm always complaining that I can't find the time to do some things. This is my reminder to myself that I am in control. That there is always time to do things I like. Thanks for reading Anyta

[Agaith]

I really enjoyed this poem it is full of meaning and full of thoughts that we as the reader can relate to instantly whether ourselves or looking at other people.

Very well done