Time Takes Its Time
And Then We See Just How It Flies
pulling up my eyelids
dragging these old bones out of bed
plenty of padding guarding my ribs
before you know it I'll be dead
time takes its toll, for damn sure
I hope it enjoyed it's little laugh
it sure blew past me in a blur
I wish I could have some of it back
maybe I'd visit me at seven
when I didn't give a damn
eight, nine, ten even eleven
when I could be just who i am
carefree me at seventeen
before the pressures found me faking
how much I was trying to like me
and this new me the world was making
I'd for sure be twenty eight
no kids, no man, no ring to bind me
all of the thirties, a new mom
with my parents, still here, beside me
and most days in between, I guess
I really had it pretty good
till two thousand and eighteen brought the mess
changing me - more than I knew it could
so here I am, much like I was then
living a life, slipping right past me
looking for that elusive zen
that somehow, still, I fail to see
each day is a true blessing
though some days I struggle through
with a little redirecting
I'll find the silver in them, too
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (13)
Keeping looking for that silver lining, it's there somewhere.
That's it keep looking for that silver lining. It pays to be optimistic in all living. Good job.
I guess that's the trick to life, to always find the silver lining
Warmly written Kelli! 😊
I’d like to start with your whimsical illustration first. It’s playful, a little scary and definitely out of control. It’s reminds me a lot of life. Sometimes events completely outside of our control turn carefree lives into messy, chaotic ones. If we can only, as you express so beautifully in your poem, look for that elusive Zen, then we might experience more serenity, even if it is fleeting. I wish you more victories in the New Year, and less of the struggling and strife, Kelli!
Raw emotions! Powerful
Wouldn't it be nice if we could turn back time or pause it for a moment? Great poem.
Ki - Be 'Who' you are ~ You'll find the 'Silver Lining' there, too. Jk.in.l.a.
Fantastic!!! The last four lines were uplifting and motivational!!! Love this!!!
I could hear your voice so clearly, feel the ups, carefree days so intensely and the heartbreak of loss and the wear and tear of life's delicate fabric. So meaningful. Very, very good.
I love the humor in this poem. Great lines I can also relate. I am also looking for Zen when trying to get up just to get motivated and have the energy to be very productive
Beautifully written & heartfelt!
Powerful poem...time it goes to fast.