Time
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Comment from MissMerri
Yes,.. it was time to do this. Thanks for sharing a thoughtful and inspiring poem which I'm sure will find many readers saying, "Yes! I agree!" I liked the word choices, making it possible to say so much with a rare economy of words that makes free verse especially appealing, when done without sacrificing meaning. This was a joy to read, and read again. MM
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Yes,.. it was time to do this. Thanks for sharing a thoughtful and inspiring poem which I'm sure will find many readers saying, "Yes! I agree!" I liked the word choices, making it possible to say so much with a rare economy of words that makes free verse especially appealing, when done without sacrificing meaning. This was a joy to read, and read again. MM
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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I am bowing humbly as my buttons burst. Whoops. Lol.
Thank you,
Doug
Comment from Marienkiefer
The one-way street stands out for me.
Freedom is when one finds out that a one-way street is not actually one way.
Hmmm... things that make you think.
All the best.
M.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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The one-way street stands out for me.
Freedom is when one finds out that a one-way street is not actually one way.
Hmmm... things that make you think.
All the best.
M.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Marien.
Sincerely,
Doug
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Comment from Liz Westfall
Your author's note made me chuckle, lol. I really enjoyed your piece. It was thoughtful and provoking. I also enjoyed the picture you chose for this. Good job!
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Your author's note made me chuckle, lol. I really enjoyed your piece. It was thoughtful and provoking. I also enjoyed the picture you chose for this. Good job!
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Liz.
Doug
Comment from SLMorrical
A wonderful poem. I can relate to this very much. As I get older, I start to realize time is not on my side. I believe time is essential in any life. This flows well. Well done
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A wonderful poem. I can relate to this very much. As I get older, I start to realize time is not on my side. I believe time is essential in any life. This flows well. Well done
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Thank you.
Comment from dragonpoet
This free verse reminds us of the vastness and the limitations of time.
It allows us to age and, hopefully, mature. Although, none of us like responsibility, we have to take it and mend the fences we damage and try to not let others' expectations rule our lives.
Well done, Doug
Joan
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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This free verse reminds us of the vastness and the limitations of time.
It allows us to age and, hopefully, mature. Although, none of us like responsibility, we have to take it and mend the fences we damage and try to not let others' expectations rule our lives.
Well done, Doug
Joan
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Well..huh!
I couldn't agree more.
Lol,
Doug
Oh! Thank you.
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You?re very welcome, Doug.
Joan
Comment from barbara.wilkey
It seems the older I get the faster time goes by. Not sure how that happens. Once again, your poem causes your reader to stop and reflect on the poem and on their own lives. Thank you for sharing with us.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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It seems the older I get the faster time goes by. Not sure how that happens. Once again, your poem causes your reader to stop and reflect on the poem and on their own lives. Thank you for sharing with us.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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I say, the twenties go by twice as fast.
The thirties three times as fast.
The forties-uh huh.
I'm in the sixties.
Thank you Barbara.
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Me too, closer to 70's than I would like.
Comment from ElPoetry001
Interesting.
An objective or satire?
The answer is "respect."
Numerous Uno is the unfortunate mantra of our society.
Hemingway said it best.
"No man is an island..."
Living in a binary world provides some stability and agreements.
Unlimited freedom creates chaos; to be replaced by self identification of persons, places, and times.
Power, political, economic, and military will reign.
Wait, this just in, that is where we are heading.
The potential solution is nuclear war. That seems to be every one's big stick.
Most people cannot answer the question:
"What was Hiroshima and Nagasaki?"
It is interesting to consider the possibility that a perfect world, created for mankind, with Nature as its core, will be extinguished by mankind.
No rules, we all lose.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Interesting.
An objective or satire?
The answer is "respect."
Numerous Uno is the unfortunate mantra of our society.
Hemingway said it best.
"No man is an island..."
Living in a binary world provides some stability and agreements.
Unlimited freedom creates chaos; to be replaced by self identification of persons, places, and times.
Power, political, economic, and military will reign.
Wait, this just in, that is where we are heading.
The potential solution is nuclear war. That seems to be every one's big stick.
Most people cannot answer the question:
"What was Hiroshima and Nagasaki?"
It is interesting to consider the possibility that a perfect world, created for mankind, with Nature as its core, will be extinguished by mankind.
No rules, we all lose.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Yes, and...no.
I do agree with most all of
your deductions, extrapolations.
Chaos, is hard to argue with.
As, in physics, we are headed to chaos,
order requires the expenditure of energy,
purposefully applied. And, therefore, destined to fail.
Thank you,
Doug
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Stay well
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and presentation, Doug.
-I like your notes, too!
-Time, or lack of it, is a good topic for a poem.
-It offers the opportunity to reflect on the nature of things.
-Effective imagery describing life without time.
-It seems like it would be a good thing, like being
able to "climb broken fences."
-I like how you lead into the things you have tried to avoid,
and take the reader back to the theme of time at the end.
-Well done!
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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-Nice artwork and presentation, Doug.
-I like your notes, too!
-Time, or lack of it, is a good topic for a poem.
-It offers the opportunity to reflect on the nature of things.
-Effective imagery describing life without time.
-It seems like it would be a good thing, like being
able to "climb broken fences."
-I like how you lead into the things you have tried to avoid,
and take the reader back to the theme of time at the end.
-Well done!
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Pam.
I appreciate it.
Doug
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You are welcome, Doug.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
nice poem about time and what does it all mean anyway? I like the word choice, and the passage of time. I like the last two line the best as it sums up the poem.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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nice poem about time and what does it all mean anyway? I like the word choice, and the passage of time. I like the last two line the best as it sums up the poem.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2022
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And I thank you for your introspective reflection.
Doug
Comment from HarryT
Not sure there could be life without time. As your last two lines attest. Time is a measure of non-stop, consistent change in our surroundings.
Maybe a better opening might be a life without responsibility. However, I understand the idea you are trying to convey. So because you made me think I have awarded five stars.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2022
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Not sure there could be life without time. As your last two lines attest. Time is a measure of non-stop, consistent change in our surroundings.
Maybe a better opening might be a life without responsibility. However, I understand the idea you are trying to convey. So because you made me think I have awarded five stars.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2022
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Thank you.
