Time speaks
And when it speaks,
Its voice is loud and clear, not a silent
squeak
Or something the human ears cannot pick
They say time is a thief of memories
Because he takes along with him all the
beautiful stories
But we forget that on judgement day, the
thief always pays back what he stole
And when he pays, he does it seven fold
Time will separate the genuine from the counterfeit
Honesty from deceit
Success from failure;
The unholy from the pure
The Winners from the losers;
The truthfuls from the liars
Time will expose the liars and the
deceivers
And open the backside of the
underachievers
Time will show you the enemies and the
frienemies
Even if they package themselves nicely
like Egyptian mummies
Yes time.. Time speaks
And when it speaks,
Its voice is loud and clear, not a silent
squeak
Or something the human ears cannot pick
Have you been cheated, or falsely accused
Do you feel that your rights have been
abused
Don’t worry, neither should you despair
'Cause time would soon make everything clear
In the meantime, remember that … Time
speaks
And when it speaks,
Its voice is loud and clear, not a silent
squeak
Or something the human ears cannot pick
Truth. Truth. Truth.
ReplyDeleteTime does something else too.
Time, along with God heals all wounds.
No matter how searing deep.
No matter how hard you try to hold on to it.
Time is a balm. Thank God for time.
Seriously on point poem Atilola!
True sha. Even when you try to hold on to it.
DeleteTime speaks...indeed!
ReplyDeleteLovely piece.
Loud and clear.
DeleteThanks
Time is a scare commodity, a sought after currency. Time is freely given to all, in equal measure.
ReplyDeleteLovely piece you have written.
Yes, we all have equal time. But some spend it more wisely than others
DeleteMe, I love the poem oh.
ReplyDeleteTime really speaks, if only we are patient enough to allow it. Sometimes we just get too anxious.sigh. Thanks for speaking life to me this morning...its morning over here...hehe
Yes, patience plays a lot in this issue. Many times, we even have no choice but to be patient
DeleteI am one of those that didn't read the poem/understand it, yet, I'm going to say "what a wonderful poem, I really relate with it".
ReplyDeleteNice @ilola.I like how you coined all the things time is capable of doing into a poem.Nice work! I'm not surprised for someone who wrote "Antonyms of a mirage".
ReplyDeleteLol- Psyches. Thanks
DeleteOn point...time ALWAYS make everything clear; impatience is what "kills" most of us
ReplyDeleteYes o, we should have the patience to allow time do its work
DeleteTime is a fantastic gift.
ReplyDeleteYes it is mstizzle. How u doing?
DeleteNice one, makes sense oh. TIME TELLS IT ALL.... likes the blog background..
ReplyDeleteI now think you are officially understood so the blog intro should change lool.. xxxx
Really? So tell me, what do you understand about me?
DeleteI cant believe I had to retype but sha will do so to let you know I know more than you think I know......
DeleteI know you enjoy writing, I know you are passionate about speaking your mind, supporting a good cause, I know you enjoy learning and improving.
I know you are a strong believer for a better Nigeria even though it exhausting to have faith.
I know you are ambitious, a goal getter and you will not allow anything or anyone to stop you from achieving your goals.
You don't shy away from responsibilities and you deal with reality as it is. You are someone that is inpsired and inspire other people.
You are God loving, ambitious and passionate..
You need me to say more??? I know am right.. thank u. xxx
ok... I think rephrase the know to understand. sorry. I understand this much about you....
DeleteYOU ARE A BLOGGER ON A MISSION... summary. lol.
Kai, you sure understand a lot, I wonder how come. But there's a lot to still understand, lol.
DeleteI am seriously considering removing it, as you suggested. Thanks
Indeed truth will out. It can't stay hidden.
ReplyDeleteNever!
DeleteTime...heals, exposes, changes, etc.... Nice poem
ReplyDeleteYes o. Thanks
DeleteBTW, I like your new blog look
ReplyDeleteThanks again, lol.
DeleteTime really speak
ReplyDeletenice one
Loud and clear
DeleteLove the rhyme... Time heals,time ticks, time speaks!
ReplyDeleteYou too like rhymes joo
Deletetime really speaks. lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Priscy
DeleteOjo nbo ni Oluwa wi *grin* Lovely message
ReplyDeleteLool. You this girl sha
DeleteAnother classic from our re-owned poet.
ReplyDeleteLike the rhyme-sequence.
TIME shall always tell.
Afi renowned poet sha. Lol
DeleteTime will separate.. The Holy from the pure...
ReplyDeletehmm.... deep... thinking... and what will be the difference btw the two?
Fertile mind, fantastic writing. welldone?
Lol. Thanks for pointing it out. It was actually supposed to be unholy. I have changed it.
DeleteYou are right. I have seen and heard time speak CLEARLY.
ReplyDeleteYea, it never fails
DeleteILikey! Very well put
ReplyDelete"Time speaks
And when it speaks,
Its voice is loud and clear, not a silent squeak
Or something the human ears cannot pick"
Thanks Dayor
DeleteATL!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely piece! It went straight to my heart!
There's just something about poems and rain.
It's one hell of a rainy morning in Lagos as I type. Nothing else would have set a better mood for this piece.
Keep writing...
And may your muse never run out of juice!
Hey JP. Lol at Poem and Rain. I never knew that o. Checking your blog out now
Deletenice
ReplyDeleteThanks lady
DeleteI loved it
ReplyDeleteWow felt like you were just saying something to me
Really? I guess we never know who our writeups will minister to.
DeleteLovely poem. Indeed, time speaks o. and when you don't listen, it just drifts away so fast. Inspiring stuff as usual!
ReplyDeleteDrift away ke? When it speaks, you will hear whether you want to or not
DeleteKai, I've been away oh...Love the new cover
ReplyDeleteLove the poem.
I can relate.
Lol. Where did you run to?
DeleteI agree. Time eventually separates the genuine from the counterfeit. But, to wait for time to do its work, one needs patience sha. In the meantime, 'shine your eyes.'
ReplyDeleteTime speaks....I love this poem with all my heart. Well done,poetic princess
ReplyDeleteTime speaks!
ReplyDeleteClenia Gigi