Time

The summer sun was drawing in 

Casting shadows and patterns upon the land.

Reflecting and dancing along streams and rivers

As it bounced under bridges and into a distant land.

As the swifts got ready to leave echoes of their song

Hung in the air along the banks of the Severn.

Blackberry bushes laden with their fruits ripe for picking

Enticed the walkers to taste of their wares. 

Summer turned into autumn as the nights drew in

Cosy nights by the fire beckoned once more. 

In the blink of an eye time moved on

Marching to the beat of its own delight. 

Copyright Revdjo 1/9/2021

Lent 2014 - 29th March: Time

Sorry there was no blog yesterday. I did write one but it's slightly differnt from those I have been posting during Lent and I want to give myself a little more time to ponder before posting. 

Time is our simple pleasure to reflect upon today. In the UK the clocks spring forward one hour tomorrow marking the beginning of British summer-time. Summer-time what happened to Spring? We can become very complacent with time. We scurry along at such a pace we miss the moment. We fail to enjoying the here and now. (This is some of what I was writing about yesterday.) When we are young we want to be older. When we are older we hanker after our youth. 

Time is precious. Life is precious. You are precious. Hmmm maybe I am sounding a bit like Gollum from Lord of the Rings talking about 'my precious' as he rubs his hands and stares at his beloved gold ring. I mislaid my wedding ring yesterday and felt a little bit like Gollum when I put it back on my finger where it belongs. Time is more precious than gold. Whilst a gold band can symbolize our love for each other it is the time spent together that really matters. So what are you going to do with your time this week? Revel in the moment and give thanks for the here and now. If you have a special someone tell them you love them whilst there is still time to do so.

Seasons of the soul

Ecclesiastes 3:1 ~ For everything there is a season ~ and a time for every purpose under heaven

Seasons change as time unwinds

Leaves fall and sorrow grows

Tears flow

Loss is mourned.

Winter hits

Cold bites

What once was 

Now is ice.

Look and see

Green shoots

Flowers bloom

Spring unfolds.

The sun shines

All is well

Summer joy

Warmth and fun.

Seasons change as time unwinds

We wonder why

But life goes on...

©revdjo 6/11/13

Time, love and grace entwined

Time is precious so is love

Beating together,

Held forever,

Shared.

Time ticks minute by minute

Moments inspired,

Thoughts transpired,

Lived.

Love wrapped as a gift

Grace expressed,

Width, breadth,

Depth.

Time and love delicately held

Hand-in-hand,

Past, present,

Future.

Loved memories held in time 

Encapsulated heart

Felt emotion,

Love, pain... And grace entwined.

©revdjo 27/10/13