Time&Place

This is a poem I wrote a while back. I found it while going through one of my journals.

I only wish that for the moment

I could find a time and place

Of peace; tranquility; un-disturbed.

If but for time, I have no place,

And in place lack time.

Passing by the places I see--

Full of joy

And pleasant memories--

I find that time is stretched too thin.

I can recall the times in past

When place and time were always present.

In my youth I always found

The clock to please

And land to satisfy.

What wondrous places

And endless time;

My greatest friends in life.

I had no need for other company;

All was there as I had need.

But time is lost,

And I am here.

Were I there

With time to spend,

I would not pine

For such small things.

As it is

I am content.

Copyright Kin Butler 2006