Thursday, 11 March 2021

Borrowed time



I’m living on borrowed time 
I stole it from the man next door 
He died a couple of weeks ago 
He doesn’t need it any more

I also ‘borrowed’ several days 
from great aunt Mildred and her cat 
It’s just an hour or two each month 
I’m fairly sure they won't miss that

I’ve taken time from all and sundry 
It waits for no-one, that’s for sure 
I’ve stolen days from now ‘til Monday 
I’ll take your weekend too and more

Time slips away all by itself 
It won’t need my assistance 
Time never tires or stops for rest 
Time always goes the distance

Each hour you waste is forever gone 
Its loss will cut you like a knife 
Procrastination is my name, and 
I’m having the time of your life 


Steve Wheeler © 11 March, 2021

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