Blink of Time

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This poem was originally an assignment for my poetry class back in 00 - I've changed some of it and cleaned it up. I love the concept behind it. Let me know what you think

Blink of Time

I.  A Beginning:

Walking along the old park path; trees swaying to the melodious winds.
The marching band of ducks parade around the shallow pond.
A face beautify adored by the rays of sunlight that dance around her every step.
The leaves fall gently in front; to pad her path:  Crunch, Crunch.
I make my way towards her like a butterfly fluttering to a blossoming flower; Hello.

II.  Bels of Anew:

The bels toll joyfully and loudly like a choir of angels.
I await with friends anf family wearing the smiles of happiness.
The door slowly opens; her dress white as the first falls of winter snow.
Tears slowly flow freely as a thawing spring brook would.
This chapter of life ended; A new one begins with the ringing words; I do.

III.  New Life:

Phone ringing at work. Honey can you please come home?  I have some news.
Honey?  Whatever could this news be? Please sit down; I'm pregnant.
Deer-eyed shock for a moment; then simply glowing smile of exicitement.
9 months float by slowly and quickly; dropping like single sands of an hourglass.
Breath Honey!  Just one more push.  Slap! A Cry! Congratulations its a boy!

IV. Golden Years:

Sitting in the audience as our son walks; soon to college he goes.
Time began so slow for us; but seemingly it passes now in blinks.
Walking hand in hand; we continue to travel our life's road.
Old park where we met so many years ago.
As we walk down the old path with leaves guiding us; A new couple is born before us.

V. Goodbyes:

Looking into those smokey hazel eyes that I've so grown to love.
I shutter and tears begin to free fall; I know now time's boney hand has caught us.
Old friends and family stand beside me:  Grief, shock, and feeble attempts to cheer.
Kneeling; giving a kiss to your now cool cheek; tears run quivering.
Worry not my love; I will see you soon enough; soon enough.



by
Clinton Trapp 00/12

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heavenleigh1974 commented on Blink of Time

08-09-2012

great poem, a lifetimes story xx.definately a fan and look forward to your next piece of work

lisaner commented on Blink of Time

08-08-2012

I enjoyed this poem very much- how you traced the lives of this beautiful couple, mapping out their joyous lives. I love the final lines of all five parts (part 5 made me cry) Also great: time's boney hand has caught us. We leave this poem knowing that these two will spend eternity together.

In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite.

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) Czech writer.

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