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O, Father Time MAG

November 6, 2012
By the_sparrow SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
the_sparrow SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss


That Father Time
No dad of mine
He came to see
The work I'd done
With riddled rhyme
And rigid thoughts
In a fragrant, smooooooth
Pleasant lyric.

But

I said to time,
“You have no place
To hold me to
Your pointless race
On abstract tracks
Devoid of space
No depth but what
I give it.”

And

I think I'll watch
My own damn clock,
Those loving hands
And the smiling face
You're just a watch
You heartless thing
No dad of mine,
O Father Time.


The author's comments:
This is a bit more whimsical than some of my other poetry, but hopefully just as meaningful. Sometimes, I feel that life is like a race I'm falling behind in...and I'm constantly having to prioritize my class work over independent writing. This is me venting that frustration.

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on Apr. 1 2013 at 12:47 pm
the_sparrow SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

Well thank you! I really appreciate that :)

on Mar. 30 2013 at 7:43 pm
MadelineMainn PLATINUM, New Castle, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"I always entertain great hopes." -Robert Frost

Hey. :) I read this in the magazine and loved it. Wonderful, wonderful work. Great job! 

on Feb. 25 2013 at 11:03 pm
the_sparrow SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

Well, I guess it IS in the magazine now!! So happy :')

on Nov. 24 2012 at 2:18 pm
the_sparrow SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

Thank you! But...it's not in the magazine. *I wish it was.* If you're referring to the red check mark, that just means it's "Editor's Choice." A poem that has been published in the magazine will have an icon of an open book with "MAG" written across it. :)

on Nov. 23 2012 at 6:52 pm
PandaBearLouise16 BRONZE, Lyndonville, Vermont
4 articles 5 photos 69 comments

Favorite Quote:
LOUD NOISES!
I love lamp.....
IM KICKIN MY @$$ DOYA MIND???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really good!! I love it! And I noticed that you have it in the magazine now, its the best place for it to be!!!! :) i gave t 5 stars!! thats what it deserves, is 5 stars :)