How Long To Go? Poem by Jim Norausky
How Long To Go?
Two thirds of a century spent
Let's say 30 years to go
and I knew I had them all
Little incentive to change my ways
How about 20 years?
Lots of time, don't want to think about it
And 10?
Maybe time to develop a plan
(Big time reflection on the meaning of life)
Now the mental countdown
Each year closer
(time to get right with the Almighty)
Each month closer.
Feeling tense.
One month left, affairs in order
(I think the family reunion planned next month
is nothing more than coincidence)
One day to go, Oh my God (literally)
please forgive me for my errant ways
One hour remains, family hold my hand
I love you so
One minute, be strong, be brave
One second, Dear God.--
Time out, replay backwards
because you do not really know.
Time ticks away so fast and this poem really tells that story...excellent write Jim...thank you...Fi 10+
Yesterday is gone forever, Tomorrow never comes. That only leaves today And today is a gift and well worth living. A wonderful, thought provoking write. Strength for the journey, my poet friend. Warm regards, Sandra
really wonderful thought provoking poem. beautiful write 10/10 love frm sumaira
Fantastic subject, Jim. I wish I had come up with this idea! I love the way the clock ticks down as we read through and the ever-present undercurrent of regret at time running out. The regret being - putting off something until tomorrow when tomorrow never comes. There is a valuable lesson for us all in this excellent piece of writing. \thanks for reminding me to cherish every moment.
Brilliant structure...great progression, I enjoyed it. Although I have a different idea about impending transformation, I can relate to past feelings. nice, cheers! BG
Loved this, very interesting and impressive
nice one jim made me laugh and sad at the same time love the twist at the end keep up the good work 10 here jim
The worst part of waiting till the last moment to get right with the Lord is all the wasted time that came before besides, as you point out, we never know when that last moment my come. A very powerful write indeed my friend. Thank you. Richard
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Jim, Oh theres so much truth to this poem. Do you suppose the replay will be more rewarding as you see each day as a wonderful gift?