The Circle of Time and Truth
by John Herlihy
The circle of time forward unrolls,
The circle of truth forever unfolds.
In mutual embrace, they intertwine,
Forever on their trajectory sublime.
When tomorrow arrives,
It is no longer tomorrow.
There it stands as the present,
The day itself feels on borrow.
The present no longer present,
When it takes its leave.
Gone, swish, totally absent,
The moment there to deceive.
When the present departs,
The past takes up the reins.
Memory much meaning imparts,
Yet leaves behind indelible stains.
The circle of time forever beginning,
The circle of truth forever being.
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Copyright ©John Herlihy
Saturday 31 May 2025
Another analogy that has stuck with me is that you can dip in the water of a river flowing by, like time, but you will never be able to taste the same water again.
Ron