navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #35 » What was it you said about time?
Open Poetry #35
Post A Reply Post New Topic What was it you said about time? Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Midnitesun
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647
Gaia

0 posted 2005-05-15 12:44 PM



Night blooming jasmine interspersed with sweetest sage,
remembered scents of you caressing me within a coastal breeze,
surrounding the visual imagery of me,
kneeling at your knees,
searching the criss-crossing lines of time etched upon your face,
looking for a way to stop time’s horrid racing pace.

What was it you said about time?
Oh, that it was not something you kept upon your agenda,
not an item to be listed as if it should be calculated,
rather...a precious gift to be spent freely, without pretense.

And each time I dip the brushes into warm earthly paint,
I remember time has graciously been on my side,
and shall remain so as long as I live within each moment,
in carefree abandonment of all pretentious constraints.  




namaste

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (05-16-2005 12:28 PM).]

© Copyright 2005 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
Susan
Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104
walking the surreal
1 posted 2005-05-15 05:21 PM


excellent thoughts here - i like the thought that time is on our side if we choose to live in it -

Susan

If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . .

adagio
Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449
Marrero, La.
2 posted 2005-05-15 05:40 PM


I really totally love your beautifull work!

Time does indeed fly at a hurried pace.

Lets enjoy the sweet fragrance of that night blooming jasmine especially this time of year while we can.

again, thank you for thie great piece of writing.

  adagio

Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
3 posted 2005-05-15 05:48 PM


Kacy

Insightful!  Yes, time is a gift!  Thank you for this.  

Local Rebel
Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767
Southern Abstentia
4 posted 2005-05-15 06:40 PM


and like love
there is more of it
when freely given

and has no value
unless shared

bravo Kacey

Midnitesun
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647
Gaia
5 posted 2005-05-15 06:45 PM


Susan, Adagio, Martie, Reb...thanks for the time and tenderness.
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 #35 » What was it you said about time?

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