Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Eternity's Gift

Three Word Wednesday, prompt words foolish, mercy, relish. I missed contributing last week--Holy Week is always busy for me.

Eternity’s Gift

So what is one supposed to do,
seeing time race by like a summer
storm? The days full of strength
are far between and getting farther—
I’m not finished yet but the end
is in sight. And I am not afraid.
I have learned through many
foolish hours that every end
is a beginning; every weakness
supplies its own strength; to plunge
to the depths is to finally find mercy;
every path is passable if it
follows the way of love. Knowing
this, I will relish each fleeting
moment as eternity’s rich
gift, abiding in the fullness
of this brief and blessed life.

8 comments:

  1. Nico,
    This is direct and honest. I love the flow and tone. Well done.
    Here is my 3WW bit:
    http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2011/04/27/childhood-folly/

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  2. So true we see that time passes faster as we get older.great poem

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  3. This is so much like an earnest prayer from the heart.

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  4. Assured, un-touchable words..I hope you enjoy every minute of your days..I admire your words..and your conviction..good to have you back after last week's break..Jae

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  5. I'm right with you with these thoughts Nico. When one reaches 78, each new morning's awakening seems like a fresh gift of life for which one can only be grateful.
    This is not the time for long term planning; each seperate second must be savoured. Of course, if I make it to 100, I've got 22 years yet - time for a few more postings to 3WW.

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  6. It certainly doesn't read like a prayer, but you get that vibe. And I really dig it.

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  7. Kim, Thank you. I was shooting for a little more certainty than I usually possess--I'm pleased you thought it came off well!

    Sheilagh, Strange how time, such a universal reality, can be so subjective. The seconds do not tick by any faster, but we sure experience it so. Thanks.

    Oldegg, There is a prayerful quality here--probably comes from the phrasing I used, reminescent of the Bible. The earnestness comes from a weird mixture of confidence and doubt--who am I trying to convince, anyway?!

    Jae, Thanks for the kind thoughts--I talk a big game, but I'm as full of doubt, fear, unkindness, and ignorance as anyone. I like to write above my experience. Gives me something to shoot for!

    Alt, Every moment holds potential joys--and potential sorrows. The grateful heart knows how to take these potentials and make a happy life. Do us all a favor and live as long as possible, will you?

    Thom, Like I mentioned to Oldegg, the prayerful vibe comes from years of religious instruction as a kid--biblical phrases and thoughts just kind of swim around in my head, and naturally come out in my writing. Glad you dig it!

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  8. beautiful. "I have learned through many/foolish hours that every end/is a beginning; every weakness/supplies its own strength." how true...

    enjoy each moment...as fleeting as they may be.

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