Tick-tock goes the clock
Winding its hands away.
If clocks had fingers
They would be pointing to all the important memories
We should be holding on to.
Reminding us that as time passes
Opportunities do too.
I wish I could wind you backwards
Take away some mistakes
Fix lost time
Change certain outcomes.
I wish I could bottle you up and preserve you
Like my grandma did her jam.
I wish you were innumerous
Like the stars in the sky
Or the sand in an hourglass
So when I saw you're running out
I could just flip you over and start again.
But alas you are finite and unforgiving
So moments in time I shall learn to cherish.
About the Creator
Tressa Rose
On a serious self-discovering, soul-searching journey. Breaking myself out of a stagnant shell and reaching out for my dream of being a writer.
Co-author of Bounce Back- Dreams to Reality: Faith Over Fear
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Welcome to the Winners Announcement for The Ritual of Winter challenge. This prompt focused on winter rituals and the meaning that settles into them over time. The top pieces stay grounded in ordinary acts and repeated routines, letting winter shape the work through pace, attention, and restraint.
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This has as very important message. I love the mix of metaphors used here; they work together very well. Great job.
This is beautiful! 💜
Beautiful piece. Well done.
Yes, yes, yes! Wonderful poem with an important message.
My poetry skills are lacking, and I love reading poetry from those who do it well. Very nice!!
The unforgivable hit me so hard! Your poem resonated so deeply with me!