Borrowed Time

sonnet in Iambic tetrameter

 

Borrowed Time

 

His life is drawing to its close.

He has lived past three score and ten

 and has no reason to suppose

That he should know the how and when.

He is not ready yet to go

 his life is full of interest

Although his pace of life is slow

 he has retained his youthful zest.

Now often plagued by aches and pains ,

accepts them philosophically.

 Its very seldom he complains,

he knows there is no remedy

for his ailments. He is quite sure

death will provide a lasting cure.

 

8-May-08

 

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Reviews

[The Mad Prophet]

This one is deep. Stay strong, and embrace the next scene artfully :) I am trying to be criptic.

[Melissa]

This is a wonderful example of free verse. I love how you bring out that even when we grow older mentally we are young still, capable of conquering the world even though our bodies may not be able to make that journey. Our eventuality is death, but I love the positive view you take of it.

I really enjoyed reading this piece poet!

[Amber Sun]

I like the alternating meter.

[Angelic Darkness]

I actually like this poem. It reads like a story of sadness, strength,
loneliness, and I was touched. AD