Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I've been gone for a couple months and I'm just glad to be home. I hope I haven't missed out on too many of your fine stories. I always look forward to reading all the different observations that go into these group challenges. They give us a peek through the foggy windows at the characters inside. Great job. :-)

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2018

Good to hear from you-were u Ok? I, too have not been on the site much but just because I was so busy over the holidays I had no time for anything else----besides, my brain was dead-there wasn't a story in that empty place-Ha. Thanks for the read and stars!

reply by Ric Myworld on 04-Jan-2018

Yes, dear, I'm fine, thanks for asking. I just took advantage of an opportunity to make a difference, which isn't something us older birds get a chance to do too often. It's good to be home. Although, I feel like a stranger in my own house, and English sounds like a foreign language. :-)

Comment from frierajac

Excellent

I imagine that the gnawing rats are symbolical for remorse for grievous memories,
or perhaps they stand for annoying persons or for the day's chores left undone.
It is a nicely turned verse, I liked it.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2018

Thanks much for reading, always appreciated.

Comment from mrsmajor

Excellent

I've read the different interpretations of this picture...I enjoyed your idea, you used rhymed quatrain verses, and I appreciated it...thanks for
sharing...

Happy New Year,
Warmly,
Victoria

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2018

Thanks much, Mrs. M.

reply by mrsmajor on 04-Jan-2018

You're quite welcome, my pleasure!

reply by mrsmajor on 05-Jan-2018

You're quite welcome, it was my pleasure!

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem about time, Time Thief, is a nice rendering of that elusive measuring device which has no real gauge other than it begins and ends dramatically. In with a wail and out with a shot in the back from a jealous husband.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2018

Lol, thanks for an always entertaining review.

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

This is a moving piece for the Pix This Challenge Group event, and your poem matches the picture very nicely.
Well done and well rhymed for the most part. I'm not sure about watch / lost.
Thank you for sharing this lovely piece with us.
Sharon

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2018

Thanks much for reading.

Comment from Rubylou

Excellent

Hello,
This piece is one that is very relate-able to many people.
I agree with you that as we age, the seconds slip away much too quickly.

I like the phrase, ..."snippets of time..." Taking advantage of time is what came to my mind.
Nicely written,
Rubylou

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2018

Thanks much for reading!

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi frogbook, Excellent challenge poem and yes time gets away quickly .In past, seconds agonizing slow/but the older I get the faster they go. Now ain't that the truth. I love these challenges and what transpires from everyone Great work Cheers Christine and Happy New year

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2018

Thanks much for reading!

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow. It describes the difficulty of dealing with time as we age so very well, JoAnn! I've been told it's due to what percentage of time compared to our lifespan which explains the ever growing speed of time, the older we get. But that doesn't explain the difficulties in life (rats) that confuse our minds in the process.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2018

Going too fast these days for sure. Thanks much for reading.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem and excellent interpretation of the 'picture this' challenge. The click plays a pertinent role in our lives today. Everything we do revolves around time.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2018

Thanks much for reading and the 5 stars too.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I'm a little time obsessed, so I like poems of this nature, (although I've had my fair share of time) beautifully written, the narrative is language rich and very smoothly coursed. I like the ease of reading, and the aabb rhyming which gives it great aid in thematic proclivity, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2018

Thanks much, Roy. Appreciate you reading.