navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #4 » Tick Tick Tick
Open Poetry #4
Post A Reply Post New Topic Tick Tick Tick Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Dr.Moose1
Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA

0 posted 1999-11-26 11:47 AM


Were , I would , there was more time
That scant commodity
To give more thought to every rhyme
A a little more of me

And in so doing gain as well
From earnest effort spent
As much more enjoyment
As time allowed has sent

If such could be unmeasured
There is much which we could learn
Undiscovered treasures
Inner fires that still burn

But lo the hands that rule the pen
Are merciless and quick
And our thoughts are meted out by those
Who's movements clockwise tick

The face that stares from written words
Oft' times is not our own
But that which rules each one of us
And controls what can be shown

So we cherish stolen moments
Writing furtively
Ignoring barbs and torments
And looking inward see

The clockface mocks our efforts
Putting limits on our prose
And in time we come to realize
Yes , we're one of those

------------------
Sometimes nonsense isn't .

© Copyright 1999 William E.Kleist - All Rights Reserved
Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
1 posted 1999-11-26 07:46 PM


Hey, Doc - If you can steal a moment to write it, I can steal one to tell you I enjoyed reading it...
Dr.Moose1
Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA
2 posted 1999-11-26 08:40 PM


Thanks Nan ,
What is real
and what is not
If measured truly
means alot.

Thanks for the read and comments .
Doc

Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

3 posted 1999-11-26 09:26 PM


I say that we get rid of all the clocks and just write, write, write 'till we drop!!!
I enjoyed this sooooooo much! I have so often wanted to shoot that clock!



------------------
Denise


Dr.Moose1
Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA
4 posted 1999-11-26 09:34 PM


Glad you liked it ,d ,again the sentiment is real. Best to all.
Marilyn
Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada
5 posted 1999-11-26 09:40 PM


Dr. you have caputured my thoughts in this piece! I wish I had more time to write. ohh the bliss of it. *sigh*
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
6 posted 1999-11-26 09:51 PM


Time is such a fickle thing, too long, too short, not enough and too often precious moments pass without time for appreciation. I'm glad you found the time to write this poem that I appreciate.
Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #4 » Tick Tick Tick

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary