… flows on (IP)

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 01 Jan 2015
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The stream of time flows on,
seeds germinate, the blade
emerges, elongating, flowers
unfold and bloom and fade.

The pages turn, the years
begin and later close,
the happiest hours soon fold their wings
just like a scented rose.

Eternity to come
will not for long delay,
bow down before the One who’ll draw
you to eternal day.

For such a new beginning
leads not at once to rest,
sustains through time, and toil, to reach
the future of the blest.

This scene of hurt and hate
will cease, and all will change,
so speed the coming of the King
who waits to all arrange.

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

time that strange ethereal presence, difficult to place. You've weighed it here. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, yes, it was on my mind the things that point to the passing flow of time. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

celticman sums up the distinct qualities of this poem, beautifully.

And a beautiful poem it is, too, Rhiannon.  

A Happy New Year to yousmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tina, for your kind comment. And a happy new year to you too. warm regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

I see these things flickering past in a speeded up temp as I read. Clever and lovely.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thank you very much for your comment, Helen. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Lovely poem and full of hope for a better life to come.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thanks, Jean. Glad you found it so. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Geoff Smith on

Liked the Emily Dickinson-ness of this. Not sure about the 'wings' like a 'scented rose' though.

Thanks for reading. I am grateful for your time.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Ah, well, that's an idea I had i rather liked! Will have to think more on it. I must look into Emily Dickinson. thanks for your read, comment and suggestion. Rhiannon