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Time

Time has a way with time itself
And yet it falters at the close
The best of times are untimely... even cursed
And the worst of times are best at worst
Where does that leave a plan or a scheme
Where does a wish get fulfilled
Once upon a time
Comes but once in a while
Even for the sake of verse.

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Unknown said…
Tej..that's a classic one! Such a delightful take on time.
11 January 2017 at 16:02
Tejuthy said…
Don't we all know at least one part of it? :)
24 January 2017 at 18:23
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