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Time of the Grasp

by Jane E Pearce

In late Februrary

the sun lingers

for afternoon tea

on a table spread

with morning hours,

and  noon's lacy victories.

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Years seem shorter now,

weeks are but a thought,

the months are but seconds

in the time of the grasp.

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Gather days with lights

of fireflies and put them

in a glass jar to remember

twinkling eyes, or soft kisses,

and never let dusk lure

the sun into his carriage.

10/06/2007

Posted on 10/06/2007
Copyright © 2026 Jane E Pearce

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 10/06/07 at 11:56 PM

Marvelous. Your wordage gathers me in leaves me touched.

Posted by Rhiannon Jones on 10/07/07 at 01:57 AM

time of the grasp...the grasp of time...can signify many things, and seems to carry multiple meanings here. i like this.

Posted by George Hoerner on 10/07/07 at 02:09 AM

Amazing how any season can make us reflective. Very nicely done!

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