Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

The Past

In response to bwarren’s Sunday Whirl Wordle #731

Stuck within the echo of life’s clock
rooted in a past that slips away
before my eyes

The sound of footsteps
upon each hour loop through years
of creaks that stir a frightened imagination

Before I open my eyes to look
the past has claimed the future
imagination becomes reality

9 responses to “The Past”

  1. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    beautiful Ami! Well done! ❤ a really lovely piece!

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you most kindly Carol-Anne! 🙏

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  2. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A very profound piece Ami.

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Sadje! 🩷

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        Sadje

        You’re welcome Ami

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  3. JeanMarie Avatar
    JeanMarie

    Haunting. We can’t escape time

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Most definitely my friend! 🕰️

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  4. pensitivity101 Avatar
    pensitivity101

    Your last stanza say it all Ami.

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Di! ☺️

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