Ticking Time
"I held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time" Mary Oliver
today I felt my age creeping up behind me and it tried to scare me
with youth
today my father saw his age standing beside him
patiently waiting
while he checked himself into the hospital for
something routine
I see him aging and see him look around
and wonder
when did time speed forward so quickly for
this skin
when did my mind decide to be stubborn
not following
So, I cried today for him just like
a baby
and I turned around and saw my age
this child
I wanted to stop time, no
reverse it
posted by Darlene at
12:29 AM
13 Comments:
Oh those moments when we realise stillness is a lie, that the clocks move and the earth turns even if all appears still for years.
I know how huge this is for you. It's so fantastic that you're writing about it.
love to you, Darlene
x x x x x
Time moves so quickly.
Come out of the circle of time
And into the circle of love.Rumi
You are such an inspiration to continually speak of your souls work and growth.
Thanks for sharing your story.
I know this is such major soul work for you.
Bx
so beautifully expressed, lovely you.. i've been thinking of you a lot these last days - and an email will be in your hands soon.... i hold your heart in mine xxx
Thank you so much for sharing this. Time is a tricky thing.
simply beautiful. you are so talented moma...you always get me to cry at work! :) love you!
bb ~ you are one of my biggest inspirations.
bek ~ circles are definitly what is happening here. First you're a child, then the older you get...the more childlike you feel, then to top that all off, you prepare yourself for taking care of your parents (who sometimes act like children) sheesh!
Susannah ~ you, my love, are amazing and I can FEEL your strength.
erina ~ getting to know you has been my treat.
Sissy ~ moma loves her baby girl...but, no crying at work honey ;-)
i hear ya...
sista.
Hey Darlene,
Very beautiful writings! I tell you , you really need to be published girl!!
Thanks for all your loving and kind comments. You keep me going!!
Sending love and hugs and kisses your way!
Teresa
Oh this is beautiful and something I am trying to see-sometimes I allow worry or details to disillusion me.
Thanks for this
Hugs
LOL time is creeping up and trying to scare me! That is a good one D! Phew! You know how to make a gal smile but crying like a baby for your dad, i think we are in the same boat sometimes girly! Blowing you a kiss over the miles! Did YOU feel it?!!!XO
beautifully written.
marinate in every moment because time slips so quickly...
xoxoxo,
lil sis
Seeing my parents age is certainly one of the harder things to accept in life, I think more so even then myself aging. When I saw how much my mom's hands had wrinkled a couple of years or so ago, I almost gasped because it just took me so by surprise as I continue in my mind to hope against hope they will always be here. Seventy to ninety years already seems like so little time really to be here on this earth in one little shell and with all we humans have invented thus far, you'd think someone would have found a way to stretch out our days a little longer. At least we are all in it together!
Hi Dar thankyou so much I have a huge respect for you a stranger!!!
But i hope to get to know you better you have a sweet sense of your self and i love that. Your right, we do have a lot in common and i find this whole new world amazing. Again thankyou for taking the time To comment Time is a precious commodity and i love that you have shared that with me.
Shaz
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