Days Once Long Now Grow Short
Ain't it the truth ...16 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I know whereof you speak. Time is going by so quickly, Once it seemed to drag by like it was being pulled by snails. Life gets smaller, more contained by the limits of these old bodies. But memories are still good and useful. Good writing. Karen
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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I know whereof you speak. Time is going by so quickly, Once it seemed to drag by like it was being pulled by snails. Life gets smaller, more contained by the limits of these old bodies. But memories are still good and useful. Good writing. Karen
Comment Written 03-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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The mind ... will have all remembrances brought before the Lord, and I tremble to think how much more I could have done, and recollections of what I shouldn't have with no way to hire an attorney to deliberate.
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:-)
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Tom, a poignant reflection. I do not think a day goes by when we reach a certain age, we think of how how the days are moving too fast then in our younger years. The older we get, these thoughts come more often.
I think this was brilliant, true and beautifully written.
best regards,
Mary
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Tom, a poignant reflection. I do not think a day goes by when we reach a certain age, we think of how how the days are moving too fast then in our younger years. The older we get, these thoughts come more often.
I think this was brilliant, true and beautifully written.
best regards,
Mary
Comment Written 02-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Why did it take so long to feel that way. For me it was seventy. Until then all ages were endless (pi), and now they're single digits.
Thank you.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is a good exposition of growth and it's implications: "That lasted for a year, maybe two, then days became longer
with lessons involving the three r's, which I ponder, why, when only one of three began with r? Anyhow, I found them boorish and waited impatiently for the bell to ring." if the snow melts and things finally dry out here I'm going to go out slogging slow jogging with my cat. I am out of shape and so is he because we haven't done anything all winter long. Well written.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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This is a good exposition of growth and it's implications: "That lasted for a year, maybe two, then days became longer
with lessons involving the three r's, which I ponder, why, when only one of three began with r? Anyhow, I found them boorish and waited impatiently for the bell to ring." if the snow melts and things finally dry out here I'm going to go out slogging slow jogging with my cat. I am out of shape and so is he because we haven't done anything all winter long. Well written.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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Even if I could the days are past where I would run
I am glad you enjoyed it
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I used to do 6 mi a day but now I do 6/10 of a mile a day. My cat accompanies me he's a Maine Coon more like a dog than a cat. And I slog up our level dirt road he runs past me and then lays in the road waiting for me to get there.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Tom,
I guess when we're young, we feel like we have forever stretched out before us. It's not until we start seeing our children grow up and leave that we start to realize that time is marching on and we all are gathering years in abundance. Thank God we're still here to speak of our time past and present, and hope there are still some good years to come. The worst part of getting older is that our friends and family are getting older too, and as we age, the chances that we will lose someone close becomes more of a reality. Well done.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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Hello Tom,
I guess when we're young, we feel like we have forever stretched out before us. It's not until we start seeing our children grow up and leave that we start to realize that time is marching on and we all are gathering years in abundance. Thank God we're still here to speak of our time past and present, and hope there are still some good years to come. The worst part of getting older is that our friends and family are getting older too, and as we age, the chances that we will lose someone close becomes more of a reality. Well done.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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Thanks
Death - what is it good for? Ends pain for one thing unless your judgement is fire and brimstone
Comment from GWHARGIS
I was just thinking about how even with bad days that seem to stretch out in an agonizing eternity, the years fly by. We all want to go back when fun was the occupation of choice. But if you are lucky enough to make it to retirement age, are you feeble or sick? Will the days speed by or drag on. Great piece. Gretchen
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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I was just thinking about how even with bad days that seem to stretch out in an agonizing eternity, the years fly by. We all want to go back when fun was the occupation of choice. But if you are lucky enough to make it to retirement age, are you feeble or sick? Will the days speed by or drag on. Great piece. Gretchen
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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My childhood days from 8-13 wwere years I would live again. As for retirement, plan ahead, and leave as early as funds permit. Have a plan, and work the plan letting only tithing come before it. I either was fortunate or dumb to retire at 58, and use my 401k to fund other ventures where we won't have to worry unless... the government changes the rules or screws things up.
Comment from Jim Wile
I could let myself get sad by your poem, but I choose to look at it a different way--as an affirmation of a good life lived by a guy who has enjoyed it and continues to enjoy the natural cycle of it. Sure, our bodies are letting us down now, but we can share in the joys of our younger loved ones and take some pride in the fact that we helped mold them. There is plenty still to live for even though there may be fewer days to do so, but I know you will make the most of them.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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I could let myself get sad by your poem, but I choose to look at it a different way--as an affirmation of a good life lived by a guy who has enjoyed it and continues to enjoy the natural cycle of it. Sure, our bodies are letting us down now, but we can share in the joys of our younger loved ones and take some pride in the fact that we helped mold them. There is plenty still to live for even though there may be fewer days to do so, but I know you will make the most of them.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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You ought to be a coach!
Comment from Ric Myworld
As a kid we can't wait to get older, but it doesn't take long before we start wondering why time goes so quickly, and before we know it, we can't even remember that old person in the mirror. But all and all, I hope it's been a good life for everyone else, as it has been for me. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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As a kid we can't wait to get older, but it doesn't take long before we start wondering why time goes so quickly, and before we know it, we can't even remember that old person in the mirror. But all and all, I hope it's been a good life for everyone else, as it has been for me. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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You speak the truth, Kemosabe.
Comment from Douglas Goff
What a unique and fitting collage for your reminiscing words of days long past. It is exactly what you said, the cycle of life that we are all riding on together.
Good work here. Keep writing those rambling thoughts. There is a goldmine of wisdom there
D
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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What a unique and fitting collage for your reminiscing words of days long past. It is exactly what you said, the cycle of life that we are all riding on together.
Good work here. Keep writing those rambling thoughts. There is a goldmine of wisdom there
D
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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A fool's goldmine, is closer to the truth. Thanks.
Comment from Begin Again
The funny thing--maybe not so funny--is that my thoughts jumped on that same train. I never used to think of getting old or running out of time, but now it's sad to know so many have already passed before me. I watch a sunrise or sunset and wonder how many more I will be blessed with. Time waits for no one!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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The funny thing--maybe not so funny--is that my thoughts jumped on that same train. I never used to think of getting old or running out of time, but now it's sad to know so many have already passed before me. I watch a sunrise or sunset and wonder how many more I will be blessed with. Time waits for no one!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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If I don't count them the days ahead won't pass too fast. THanks for the support.
Comment from BethShelby
The thoughts you express and the are much like the ones bouncing around in everyone heads as we get older. If you think of all the people you've known or heard about over the years who probably never had these thoughts because of one reason or another they checked out way too early. As long as you mind is still working as it should, the past is still with you and you can enjoy the fact that you were there. If the knowing time is short is depressing, we could try enjoying moment and be thankful our minds are still able function.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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The thoughts you express and the are much like the ones bouncing around in everyone heads as we get older. If you think of all the people you've known or heard about over the years who probably never had these thoughts because of one reason or another they checked out way too early. As long as you mind is still working as it should, the past is still with you and you can enjoy the fact that you were there. If the knowing time is short is depressing, we could try enjoying moment and be thankful our minds are still able function.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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Your words have me envision an arrival to wherever I go seeing people from my past whose names pop up like dandelions. I must have a new recollection arrive daily.
