Tug Of War With Time

Time crept behind me stealthily

Cloaked like a thief stalking me.

I confronted Time; and questioned :

'You coward, why don't you have

The guts to look into my eyes.

Once and for all tell me it's time

To pack my bags, bid a final goodbye

Instead of dragging your feet

Dare you to catch up with me

Dare you to confront me

I do not seek any pity'!

Time defended:

'I was merely being kind, 

Allowing you some more time 

To finish writing that last

Chapter of your life,

Wrap it up all nice,

Get published as an author

So your readers are not deprived.

I was so sure the book would be  

Amongst the top ten bestsellers, 

Listed on New York Times...

Hence decided to walk behind 

Slowing my pace each time

Increasing the gap between us

Taking the risk of cheating on God

To delay serving the death warrant 

I've brought.

Friend so sorry your time stops right now.

Your fault, you speeded it up.

I'm sorry the ink on your manuscript 

Will dip below the horizon

Swallowed by the distant sealine'

Moral:

Never mess with time. Never procrastinate.

Catch the bull by its horn...

Time does not wait.

'You may delay, but time will not'.