Construct of Time
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Universal time beyond
What we can comprehend
And we, a flicker of life
In something without end
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Only we hear the ticking
Our perception of life’s clock
As we hurl through endless space
On a five billion year old rock
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That knows nothing of time
Or how frantic our short lives
It holds no great urgency
For an end that never arrives
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It is sheer hubris to think
We leave behind a legacy
We are but a speck of ink
On a billion pages of history
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But time is what we built
To measure and report
The brevity of our lives
In our time so very short
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And within this construct
The second hand we chase
We rush to live fast enough
To win this human race
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
These words certainly bring to clarity how fragile our time in this realm is – and the realization that billions have walked this ground before us, marching off their own finite time here as we are marching ours in the present and realize that, as we tread atop the footsteps before ours, so will future generations trod atop the footsteps we leave now. You write of a truthful perspective we all will face, whether or not we are prepared for it.
Thanks, sis! We rarely give time a thought until we are running out of it. Love you dearly!
and on the treadmill we continue to race
I have turned my treadmill down to just above crawl…
but even if I’m just a speck, at least I’m part of history 🙂
Well put. You do not have to be the biggest part of something to be a part of it.
and sometimes it takes the pressure off when you’re not a big part of something!
A beautiful work, so melodic and rhythmic at the same time…
But we are more, so much more than a spec, so much more immense than the Earth and greater than time…
Thank you, Francisco! What we are is but only a speck, however who we are may well be much more!
You’re very welcome my friend, and yes, you are right.
If we can make a speck of a difference in history, that would be quite a contribution.
So very true! Thank you, Pete!
Your verse carries so much wisdom. Beautifully crafted each word a delight to unravel and understand. A feast for that artsy senses. Construct of time is a fabulously written piece of literary art.
You are too kind, my friend. Thank you for your amazing words and all your constant support!
Always !!
To win this human race. Love it!
Thank you, Geoff!
Brad, this is beautiful. Each stanza speaks to me. Time,…I had an RV neighbor at my last workkamping job that was a quantum physics guru. Often deep conversations were had. Although I’ve been busy these last few days, including school visits, I don’t take one minute for granted and my pace is exactly where I need it at this point in time. Sending love and hugs dear friend. ❤️🤗🙏🏻
Thank you, Karla! Who doesn’t enjoy a quiet stroll through some quantum physics? Glad you are remembering all the moments as life keeps you busy. Sending much love and big hugs in return, my dear friend!
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Beautifully written my friend. I see this time is indeed short and we must do what we can to leave it a better place. When I leave my eternal life will begin with my Lord and I long for that day. Yet I must do what I can to try and make even a tiny difference where I tread. Sending you my love Brad. Hope the book is going well. Jonikins ❤️🤗🦋🌹
Thank you, Jonikins! You have already made it a better place.
Thank you my dear friend for your very sweet words. Love ❤️ Jonikins ❤️