If I'd been into rhyme
as my lover slowly died
I would have rhymed
how slowly passes time.
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The poem is significant when people say, " I don't have time" , and at the same time some others ay, " My time is moving slowly" . It's all the mind that has to pace with the time
A nice poem on relativity of time. It's a debate whether we follow the time's speed or time follows our speed.
To me, time can pass, or seem to pass, either quickly or slowly, depending on the activity in which we are involved. A most astute poem.
Thanks for your comment on my poem, what medium is your visual art?
A brilliant poem that precisely depicts the powerful effects of the wheels of time! Appreciated and admired....10/10
Well crafted poem sprinkle with rhyme and rhythm. Thanks for sharing these lovely thoughtful images
A stunning poem about the absolutes of life-time and death. A minimalist poem that still says a lot.
There is an element of relativity in the passing of time through various phases of life. A fascinating poem with a tinge of sadness. Thanks.
The abstract relationship between death and time when a loved one is dying, there is no slow and peaceful death or quick and painless death, just death; slow, relatively quickly or otherwise. Though a painful subject your play on words and concepts brilliantly captured in this write.
Nice poem dear, , ,10 if time can't be controlled the situation must be lulled to gain the time for us and finish it as it is the need of an hour or must Hasmukh Amathalal Mehta
Some dazzling thoughts on the way time passes: it can seem very slow, or too quick. But 'substitute relatively quickly', which will do nicely. An unforgettable lyric.
Dear poet, it's a very good poem, where the speed of time relates to the speed of life. Thanks for sharing this poem with us. Chandan
As Einstein showed, time is relative, and bends and stretches as it proceeds, relentlessly.
Belated Congrats on POD, Douglas! Well deserved!