February 15 – Grammatical Time
Living in the constant present tense
In absence of the past “was”
No anticipation of the future “will be”
Only the moment of “is.”
A vision is a memory
A dream is a legacy
The sundial’s shadow stalled
Held by a breath
Waiting for the second hand
In the constant present tense
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I am an English teacher and drummer/percussionist with an interest in literary pursuits, creative endeavours, rhythmic permutations, theological amplifications and comedic outbursts.
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