Time is kind of like sitting in a bathtub while it is still filling. The past is the water in the tub, our memories, and the water from the tap is now. At some point, the tub fills.
I really like this poem Reena. Though time is ephemeral, in this poem it seems to go in one direction as the poet struggles with it defeating it's very nature. I especially enjoyed the ending and the poet's confront of time.
Time is kind of like sitting in a bathtub while it is still filling. The past is the water in the tub, our memories, and the water from the tap is now. At some point, the tub fills.
And, of course, Emily Dickinson:
Because I could not stop for Death –
He kindly stopped for me –
The Carriage held but just Ourselves –
And Immortality.
We slowly drove – He knew no haste
And I had put away
My labor and my leisure too,
For His Civility –
We passed the School, where Children strove
At Recess – in the Ring –
We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain –
We passed the Setting Sun –
Or rather – He passed Us –
The Dews drew quivering and Chill –
For only Gossamer, my Gown –
My Tippet – only Tulle –
We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground –
The Roof was scarcely visible –
The Cornice – in the Ground –
Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet
Feels shorter than the Day
I first surmised the Horses' Heads
Were toward Eternity –
Absolutely lovely! Thank you Switter. I always appreciate you stopping by.
Beautiful, Reena, beautiful. Thank you. I was mourning friends today. Perfect timing.
Thank you dear Tim! That comment made me so happy. Hope you relish the (memory of the) years you got.
I really like this poem Reena. Though time is ephemeral, in this poem it seems to go in one direction as the poet struggles with it defeating it's very nature. I especially enjoyed the ending and the poet's confront of time.
Thank you Lawrence. Appreciate your comment. So glad it resonated for you.
Love this. Heartfelt, poignant and brave. I love your work.
Aww thank you Clarissa! That means so much.
Insightful and poignant Reena.
Hi Philip. Thank you so much. So glad you liked it.
It is a salve during this time
Brava, please keep up your writing
Thank you Sankar. Appreciate that very much. My best to all of you.