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On Mortality

by Susan K. Smith — Read all 16 poems by Susan K. Smith

As 2008 ends, this poem reflects on time slipping away.

Saturday, December 27, 2008

On Mortality

Moment by moment
A blur in the mind
Time slips away
Where none shall find

Come back! Oh, days,
Which long have past!
Hold to a moment,
Which flees so fast!

That which was done
Shall ever more be
A shadow that only
The mind can see

© August 1980, S. K. Smith

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Reviewed by Daniel Keith

Reviewed on November 4, 2010

Time passes by so quickly, we must hold on to those memories. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 30, 2009

I love these snappy small verses / They are brisk and tell the tale in its entirety without all the trappings / Te recall those days long past is but a whisper in the wind . . . Loved it . . .

Reviewed by Melissa Mendelson (Reader)

Reviewed on August 1, 2009

I love the flow to your words. Moments do fly by so fast, but they also linger somewhere deep.

Reviewed by Linda Zebsokey

Reviewed on April 3, 2009

"A shadow that only the mind can see." This is so true. Today's reality becomes blurred tomorrow as the realities of a new day obscure the truths of the past. Photos and journal entries are our effort, perhaps, to hold on to the moments that flee so quickly from our grasp. Well done, Susan.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on March 25, 2009

You have captured the feeling perfectly. B r a v a !! xOx 'Pea' xOx

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on March 12, 2009

A good reflection on whatever that has happened in the past stays in the past, and shall not return!! Wonderful write, Susan!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Reviewed on February 27, 2009

Hello Susan,

There is much wisdom in the brevity of your poem. "Hold to a moment..."
if only we could. Thanks for this, I loved reading it to my brother.

Cynthia

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on February 23, 2009

Time, that illusive shadow we cling to, that construct which informs us of our reality. Excellently penned. Blessings, J'nia

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 7, 2009

Can't grab what's flown by. I dig your philosophical perspective, Susan. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on February 2, 2009

Fantastic writing Susan!

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on January 29, 2009

So lovely and so beautifully written...I forget more and more each day Susan and these write help me to remember...thank you for you touching and lifting write. Love and hugs, Bonnie

Reviewed by David Clure

Reviewed on January 23, 2009

I just relish the fresh way you have put down timeless truth,Susan! :)
You have captured, so well, the idea of how fleeting each moment is.

~Zach

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on December 28, 2008

You can't get a tighter poem than this, rhyme, beat, form and meaning all on time.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 28, 2008

A very wise and timely poem!
Happy New Year!

Eileen

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