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Deception of Perception

Where has time Gone?

By J. S. WadePublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Deception of Perception
Photo by Sergiu Vălenaș on Unsplash

Seconds run, minutes walk,

through the grinding gears of life —

Hours creep, years deceive.

surreal poetrynature poetry

About the Creator

J. S. Wade

Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.

J. S. Wade owns all work contained here.

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  • Roy Stevens3 years ago

    So true!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Oh my. Yes indeed they do. Well done.

  • Paul Stewart3 years ago

    This is very clever and completely true. Great stuff, Scott!

  • Excellent!!!

  • Aphotic3 years ago

    So spot on, every word. I always ask myself where all the time has gone. Then find myself wishing it would go faster when I’m “on the clock.” Love this, great work!

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Magnificent!!!💖💖💕

  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    Years deceive...so very true. The older I get, the faster they go. Really great work, Scott :)

  • suman mohan3 years ago

    Very nice!

  • ❤️💯🫶🏾😊‼️Growing up 🆙 wiser and Stronger🙏‼️‼️

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