( Written for W3 Prompt #62: Wea’ve Written Weekly-“The concept of time and how it affects our lives,” min 14 lines)
It has never been yours nor mine,
No matter, how much to you its fine,
In heydays, the more it paves you,
In perplexity the lesser it saves you.
Presume to control it, rather it controls us,
Not unfriendly but it never consoles us,
Utilized in all acts, be successful or failed,
Bottom line always is how best it’s availed.
Moves unidirectionally, for one and all,
Irrespective of the stature, how big or small,
To handle it efficiently, so unfaithful & disloyal,
Make it’s best use and get prepared for its betrayal.
Catch the ‘NOTORIOS TIME’ by horn, as is the saying,
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
Good evening and see you next time.
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- Write a sonnet or any other 14-line poem about “The concept of time and how it affects our lives.”
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This definitely caught my eye. Anita
Sincere thanks and regards.
Nicely done
Sincere thanks, Sadje ji.
My pleasure
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said so true and brilliantly too.
“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.”
nicely done, J🤍
Heartily thanks always. 💐
most welcome, J ✨🤍✨
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With concise and impactful lines, you’ve perfectly conveyed the message that time cannot be owned or controlled, but must be wisely utilized. I have especially liked it –
“Utilized in all acts, be successful or failed,
Bottom line always is how best it’s availed.”
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Sincere thanks. I wish I could get some impetus myself from your wise comment so as to optimally utilize my share of time. 😊
Thoroughly poetic and quite moving . . . very nice!
Sincere thanks and regards.
Deceitful is time. The only way we could benefit from it is if we slow down. What joy, then. I enjoyed reading this. Thanks.
Completely agree with your wise words. My sincere thanks and regards.
Beautiful lines yes utilize all acts maybe successful or failed. 👌
Thanks and regards.
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love this wonderful poem…love it😘
My sincere thanks and regards pl.
Of course💞
Yep… As far as we know, there is no going backwards… Too bad!
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David
J. M. ~
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3 is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2023/07/12/w3-prompt-63-weave-written-weekly/
And it’s hosted by the wonderful Murisopsis ❤
Enjoy!David
I often say I have strange relationship with time, but that just me trying to remain mysterious. The truth is that I ignore it until it demands physical attention and even then, I’m not making any guarantees that mind isn’t still off with the butterflies.
Sincere thanks for reading and putting your thoughts forward.
They were rather self-centered words, alas. I forgot to tell you I like your wit and that I adore wit in a person! I’ll be back.
Even the word selflessness contains self 😊 Lol… so ‘self’ is imp too.
I respect your sense of self-respect. 💐 Thanks.
True words.
O! if you think so, my sincere thanks.
Yes – Time definitely can’t be owned or controlled, great one 💞
My sincere thanks.
Hi, J. M. 👋🏻
Just wanna let you know that this week’s prompt, hosted by Sylvia Cognac (creator of the Garland Shadorma) is now live!
Enjoy 🙂
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David
Very well said.
Sincere thanks.