Time Flies

Where on earth does time fly to? does somebody fritter it all away?

Stacking each one of those single seconds up, at that end of every day

Beg, steal or borrowing the future, much to our dismay

Oh if only time would slow down, Huh this is what I always say

One minute it is that first thing in the morning, on the colourful crack of dawn

When I am opening up my curtains, looking out at the view with a sleepy stretch and a yawn

Then I suddenly notice what time it is on the clock, and without any word or pre-warn

That daylight is fading fast and it is time once again, to get my curtains drawn

Why then I cannot help but wondering, does time go so fast?

All that we are left with are those priceless, precious memories, hoping that they will last

From that time that passed up by, all of those yesterdays of our past

Leaving each and every one of us that are getting longer in the tooth, befuddled and aghast…

Copyright@Jill Tait

23.07.24’

Bio:

Jill Tait is a 65-year-old poet who was born and bred in the UK in the beautiful North of Northumberland. Jill has been writing poetry for 6 years, is a prolific writer, and has found her passion in poetry. Jill is a world-renowned poet, and her works are relished by many throughout the world. Jill is a very active administrator on “The Passion of Poetry” Facebook site, and faithfully holds a weekly picture prompt contest, judges entries, and generously acknowledges the poets by awarding participants with certificates. Jill is an active participant in “POP” open mic sessions, where she not only recites her poems, but also performs musical creations she presents in the form of song. Her poetic autobiography book “Jill’s Tales,” is available on Amazon. Jill loves to write poetry each day and considers much of her work to be her life in verses. She considers her poetry skills to be a blessing and a gift and offers her works as part of her legacy. Jill also serves as an administrator Trending Poets Facebook poetry page.

Literary Review of "Time Flies"

Reviewer: Cijo Joseph Chennelil Kuravilangad

Jill Tait Ji,

Your poem titled " Time Flies " is a poem that states the obvious in no uncertain terms regarding the passage of time in a double quick manner. Time is a passing phenomenon and it waits for none. It is also the most precious aspect of life because our life is modulated every time under its influence only. Time is something that we await and we waste in equal measure. It is the most orderly thing for the institutionalised class but it is a bottleneck for the free wheeling and no holds barred sort of individuals in this world. Sometimes, we run after it and other times we fear to tread with it. It consumes us, drains us and stretches us but it also brings rich tidings to us as well. Time doesn't allow us to take a lethargic attitude towards anything in life. It ushers in sunrise and twilight hour within the span of 24 hours. It takes us for a ride to glory and despair as well. It is an unstoppable reality we need to contend with in terms of our life. It gives us good memories and despondencies at the same time. It determines our births and deaths as and when they do take place. Yes, of course, time does have a total ramification in terms of our life from cradle to the grave or from the beginning to the end. Kudos to you for composing such a poem of outstanding nature.

Cijo Joseph Chennelil Kuravilangad, July 2024©®