.35) Time: A Meditation Poem by Max Reif

.35) Time: A Meditation

Rating: 4.1


The bird of Time sat on a branch.
I thought to clip her wings, and so
I climbed upon her back — alas,
the bird took flight again, and now
I'm at the far end of my life.

She lighted there of her free will.
How foolish I was then, to think
that I could stop, or slow, her flight,

and yet, that time, when Time sat still —
how sweet it was — how sweet.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Barbara James 23 December 2006

lovely poem, Max. Although we are all aware of impermanence, it is hard to catch the fleeting quality of time in an original way. Good Job Barbara James

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Anjana Aravind 27 July 2006

This is a really beautiful poem. I like it. Anjana

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Alison Cassidy 27 July 2006

I love this one, Max. A beautiful, simple expression of profound wisdom executed with light wings. love, Alison xxxxxxxxxx

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Linda Ori 21 July 2006

Take time to smell that rose and the fragrance it imparts! We are always in a hurry to get somewhere, and forget to enjoy today. Then suddenly our days are numbered, and too late to get them back, Excellent piece, as always, Max. Linda

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Ernestine Northover 21 July 2006

Excellent write Max. Makes on think hard about time and life. A pleasure to read. Love Ernestine XXX

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Joscephine Gomez 30 April 2007

Well said from experience. This is the second time I read this lovely poem.

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Emma Johnson 18 April 2007

A very disarming simplicity with a very profound meaning. Beautiful. Susie.

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ZEN POEM 22 March 2007

what profound meaning on the bird image of time! thank you!

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Ben Gieske 22 March 2007

A delightful meditation about such a common theme. Is this what the eternal NOW will feel like? Only wish that every one could feel this way all the time. How peaceful life would be.

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Robert Howard 29 December 2006

Elegant precision writing with fine depth of imagery. Even though time back went into motion I hope you have been enjoying the view as the universe flies past.

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