Memories Etched
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.
