Time is a trap
It keeps us
in patterned lifestyles
and lifecycles
Keeps our memories
safe but unreachable
We can't go back
Only forwards
Staying in the trap
The trap that is time
Meet deadlines
Get paid
medical treatment
Meet friends and family
fall in love
live and die
all within the trap
The trap of time
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Author's Notes: More thoughtful poetry that's been rattling around my head based on one line/idea that branched out.
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This had a very big emotional impact on me. This absolutely reached me when I needed it! Brilliant!
Ain't that the truth!
I agree!!
Live and die. So true. Yet so many people are dying, not living. So sad. Loved your poem!
So very true. Time really does hold you prisoner. You look back on times you thought were so hard and they turn out to be some of the best times. I have been finding myself looking back more and more at baby pictures of my kiddos and missing it so so bad. What I wouldn't give for just one day back in that time. What a great piece. 👌
Another great accident! 😁👍
Great thoughts, Paul, and perfectly expressed! The concept of time is constantly swirling in my head. 💫✨⏳
The trap reminds this one it’s time to get out of bed and deal with the world. Thank for sharing.
This was on my mind yesterday / today! Another great poem Paul ❤️✨🕊️🌙