I paused today,

put cares away,

relaxed and let

the moment stay.

 

Saw feathered skies

through children’s eyes,

let time stand still

and realized.

 

This life of gain

and gathering in,

pursuits of gold,

desires to win.

 

They offer not

but jaded dust,

doomed to decay

by moth and rust.

 

And time cares not

nor pardon grants

for foolish charge

or circumstance.

 

But slowly slips

as grains of sand

through trembling grip

of aging hand.

 

So, lend an ear

and pause I pray.

Take time to let

the moments stay.

 

For precious times

allowed to be…

etch memories for

eternity.