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                                  Time
                            by Celtic Cowboy

Copyright ©1996


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Description: This was written after hearing of the death of an infant. It was selected to be in my University's annual literary magazine. It's here after hearing of the death of a dear friend and lover.

Codes: tears
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Harvester of lives
your arrow ever forward
each day you leave me different
Little by little you rob me
and though a familiar thief
there is no place to hide
You inspect each decision
showing every flaw and alternate path
Always collecting your tribute
Regrets and rewards randomly distributed
Mistakes with chaotic judgement assessed
some unnoticed, some unforgotten
and still others unforgiven
Tattooed on the soul for any to see
Instalments of tears never graced
no distinction made whether for joy or pain
Time, harvester of lives
your arrow ever forward
Have mercy on me


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The End
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Posted:  2010-09-14
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