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Time's Embrace

A Ticking Villanelle

By DaphsamPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Time's Embrace
Photo by Ales Krivec on Unsplash

Time moves forward without delay.

He stays with pace, it’s up to us to use it wisely or to waste.

Embrace his hands, staying with him today.

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He moves his hands regardless of our bad day.

Ticking along even if we stand in place.

Time moves forward without delay.

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Echo’s of his sounds, beats in our heads, even with digital display.

Yet, we feel that time has run out in haste.

Embrace his hands, staying with him today.

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He knows you think him slow, it’s a game he plays.

You better not delay, enjoy your life, before it’s erased.

Time moves forward without delay.

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There is no question, who to obey.

He is always the winner, don’t rush your life for it to be debased.

Embrace his hands, staying with him today.

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He will be marching along well past into your decay.

Seize this moment that you are faced.

Time moves forward without delay.

Embrace his hands, staying with him today.

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About the Creator

Daphsam

A dyslexic dreamer who once thought reading and writing were beyond reach. Yet here I am, an artist, wordsmith, and illustrator—ready to weave stories and poems from my artwork.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago

    "He will be marching along well past into your decay." I loved this line so much!

  • Mark Graham2 years ago

    Something to think about.

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