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Lillian here, delighted to be hosting dVerse again!
Out for coffee with friends the other day, I was asked about my recent 40-day trip to Singapore, Bali, Australia and New Zealand. My response? We had the time of our lives!
That got me to thinking about the word time.
As one website* states: “Time is something we deal with every day, and something that everyone thinks they understand. However a compact and robust definition of time has proved to be remarkably tricky and elusive. . . time has many aspects and appears to represent different things to different people in different circumstances.
- Time stood still.
- Excuse me, do you have the time?
- It took a very long time.
- Adolescence is a difficult time.
- This is not the first time this has happened.
- I don’t have time right now.
- Clap in time with the music.
- He completed the race in record time.
- Things were different in my time.
- He should be doing time for such a crime.
‘Time’ can be used as a noun, adjective (time bomb, time signature) and as a verb (to time a race or an event). It can be considered in the past, present or future tense.”
And then of course, there’s that very famous beginning to Charles Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities, published in 1859: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
For today’s poetics: write a poem that includes the word “time” and/or a poem about a particular “time” etched in your memory.
You may use the photo below or any of your choosing — or post without a photo. Photo below is in public domain.
*Explanation of time from http://www.exactlywhatistime.com
As always, please do observe the “rules of conduct” for dVerse – and for those of you new to dVerse, here’s what we hope everyone does:
- Write a “time poem” as the prompt suggests, and post it to your blog.
- Click on Mr. Linky below to add your name and enter the direct URL to your poem
- On your blog, please provide a link back to dVerse
- If you promote your poem on social media, use the tag #dverse poets
- And most importantly, please do read some of the other responses to the prompt and add a short comment or reaction. Everyone likes to be appreciated! The prompt is “live” for several days – as you’ll notice by the comments you’ll receive – so do stop by another day and read a few of the latecomers too!
lillian said:
Bar’s open! Welcome to the best virtual pub for poets in cyberspace 🙂
I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year when everything gets busy, holiday music is piped in everywhere, people get knee deep in wrapping paper, cookie dough, and wish lists. I thought it a good time, to think about “time.” So — looking forward to how you use this word in your posts for this poetics prompt.
Serving wassail, hot apple cider, and coffee with amaretto for those that need a special caffeine kick to get them through the day. OR caffe lattes, nonalcolholic too. Step right up!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I just had a sip of glögg… here in Sweden we celebrate S:ta Lucia today… lots of girls and boys dressed in white singing…
Pleasant Street said:
Such a beautiful festival. I have been fascinated with it since I was a little girl
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
It is so fascinating… and I think the dream of being Lucia has entered the thought of every little girl
lillian said:
My grand daughter was Santa Lucia for halloween two years ago! 🙂
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
That must have raised a few eyebrows… 🙂 As long as no boy dress up as Staffan Stalledräng… could be mistaken for KKK
lillian said:
Laughing I am!
lillian said:
Ah Santa Lucia…..I will try to remember to send you an email with a photo of part of our Christmas decorations here….my husband’s family is Swedish. His grandfather, Hjalmer Hallberg, immigrated from Sweden. I love the Swedish traditions…..except for lute fisk!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Ha… Lute fisk… it’s great against indigestion after eating too much herring.
lillian said:
ummmm, I just can’t bring myself to hit “Like” on this one. I also do not like herring. Forgot about that. Every Christmas morning George would fix herring and eggs for himself and our kids…I would stay in bed. And then, invariably, they would all come running in, laughing and breathe their herring breath on me!!!
ladynyo said:
I was raised in a Norwegian village across the river (the Dutch part of the landscape) and lute fisk was generally around at Xmas. I remember a plank of it by the door trim, and the dogs peeing on it. Might have added something ‘special’ to it?
lillian said:
oh yech!!!! I am laughing out loud and our Swedish grandfather Hjalmer is cursing your brashness from heaven above! 🙂
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I think the lye would quench any pee. Almost like cleaning the sewer…
lillian said:
did you hear me laugh out loud???
ladynyo said:
LOL!, Lillian. Life in all its rawness.
kanzensakura said:
Hi Lillian. welcome back to these American shores and thank you for the prompt!
lillian said:
Always good to be home! 🙂
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Busy times here… and it’s past 9 PM already… loved the prompt, but I decided to go a bit funny while tying to the physics of time.
lillian said:
Funny is always good…..My post is not handing out smiles today…so very glad yours is! 🙂 Will mosey over to read it now.
Victoria C. Slotto said:
So many possibilities for this prompt. Thank you so much for hosting.
lillian said:
Always happy to be at the bar 🙂
kim881 said:
Good evening everyone! Considering the fabulous poetry that’s been posted at the Pub recently, I’m excited about reading what is posted tonight on the last Poettics of 2016!
lillian said:
ah….we are winding up 2016 aren’t we? Days getting darker here…but no snow yet. I’m still hoping for a white Christmas but have not seen one in Boston for a good many years.
Pleasant Street said:
Greetings everyone. I haven’t been here in a little while. Very inspiring prompt, Lillian ^_^
I’ll be back when I have something
lillian said:
So glad you’ve joined us! Looking forward to reading your post.
Grace said:
Thanks so much for hosting Lillian! I am still in the office and will get around in a bit ~
Happy Tuesday !!!!
lillian said:
Happy to be here! Have read some excellent posts already. 🙂
Dr. Crystal Howe said:
Great prompt, Lillian! + glad you had such a great trip! 🙂
lillian said:
It was truly wonderful! I’m sure there will be many upcoming poems from our experiences…not today’s though. Glad you like the prompt!
whippetwisdom said:
Welcome back Lillian and thank you for hosting tonight. Time is something that is slipping through my fingers this week and I have linked an old post about a true experience I had when it felt as if time was non-linear :o)
lillian said:
So glad to be back. It was a wonderful trip but always good to be home. Will mosey over to read your post now. Have had some wonderful takes on “time.” 🙂
paulscribbles said:
Full day…late landing…whisky would be nice….just penned my time piece…will do some comments and finish up tomorrow…great prompt…might have to attempt a second….
lillian said:
Seconds are always enjoyed……..poems, not necessarily the whisky! 🙂 Will mosey over to read your prompt. Glad to have ya this evening!
erbiage said:
Thanks for the prompt Lillian. Sure going to miss this place over the break…
lillian said:
Glad you like the prompt. Me too, in terms of missing dVerse. I keep posting poems on my blog — try to do one a day during the break just to keep the creative juices flowing. But — do understand the need for the dVerse break as tending to all the posts during the holidays could become a bit unholiday-ish! Anyway, I’ll still be moseying around folks’ sites….and writing….and reading. But tonight, I’m enjoying, time after time, reading all the folks’ posts! 🙂
lillian said:
Taking a bit of a break for a long relaxing dinner in front of our Christmas tree….I’ll leave some drinks on the bar so go ahead and imbibe these great times posted….and post your own. I’ll be back to meander around in a bit 🙂
Kay said:
Happy Tuesday! Endless possibilities…love the prompt, thank you!
lillian said:
Glad you like it! Tuesdays are good days 🙂
Truedessa said:
Thanks for an inspiring prompt – I’ll be around reading
lillian said:
Glad you liked it, Trudessa! A good “time” is being had by many with the prompt!
lillian said:
Shutting the pub doors tonight….will reopen in the morning. However, help yourself to drinks left out on the bar and imbibe some words….or take some “time” and leave a post. I’ll be back in the morning to read some more!
Night “time” now.
erbiage said:
Awake again already. Time to rise, go to work. Headache still there. Time to fall further behind. At least there’s the pub with it’s bar to lean on. Lean times.
carob hush said:
Ugh. Headaches are the worst. I hope you feel better soon.
lillian said:
Lean away! Just getting back to the bar this morning — slept in a bit. Serving hot coffees, mimosas and bloody marys (with or without alcohol). Will be moseying over to read more now…hope your work day goes well. Not to worry about falling behind….I figure with every step we take, we create a new piece of behind in back of us 🙂
Sanaa Rizvi (@rizvi_sanaa) said:
Hey everyone,
Hope you guys are having an amazing day so far 😀 sharing my poem “Timeless” thank you Lillian for the wonderful opportunity; this one’s for you❤️
Lots of love,
Sanaa
lillian said:
Good morning Sanaa……….got up a bit late this morning but I’m tending bar again and ready to make some more rounds of imbibing words….the best kind of breakfast! 🙂
Sanaa Rizvi (@rizvi_sanaa) said:
Definitely❤️
Misky said:
Eeek! I’m still working on my haibun!
lillian said:
Not to worry….there’s lots of time 😊☕️
lillian said:
I’m back tending the pub folks! FINALLY — slept through the night. Jet lag from 40-day trip down under officially gone. Hurrah! 🙂 Will have me some breakfast of words….lots of “time” to do my reading this AM.
Janice said:
Thank you for this prompt and photo suggestion…a timeless topic 😉
lillian said:
So glad you liked it, Janice. Timeless indeed 🙂 So fun to see all the different views on the subject — ranging from the sad to the sublime — and some that make you chuckle too!
Janice said:
Yes it has been good and varied reading.
lillian said:
I agree!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Back from another intense day at work… and ready to have some poetry time on time… tomorrow it’s Open Link, and then we close a pub for some cleaning and maintenance
lillian said:
I’ve loved reading all of these posts — so varied. Some made me smile…others drew a gasp…others a sigh. A wide variety…..enjoy the reading! 🙂 Tis a time to be mindful 🙂
Laura Bloomsbury said:
Time is of the essence – such a provocative prompt Lilian and now plenty of poems to catch up on
lillian said:
Glad to see you here, Laura, Apologies for lateness of my response….have been out doing some shopping, writing cards and using my time to catch up on the holiday festivities to come! 🙂 So glad you stopped by!
lillian said:
A MYRIAD of thanks to all who posted their timely responses. I’ve had great fun reading them!! And now, in the words of Toni’s recent haibun prompt, “To all a good night!”
Hope to see you for our last OLN of 2016….where did the year go???
Here’s wishes for a healthy new year for all — and many delightful words to come to the pub in 2017.