these seconds they tick tock away
precious little seconds make up days
we often take them for granted
forget the blessings we are handed
we watch the hour hand crawl
paying seconds no attention at all
losing precious seconds to sloth, strife
these seconds added up equal life
one second take, a moment make
don’t wander off-pay close attention
if you stray, come back! For seconds.
Brook Art Human. A story, a yarn, a line, a shape 
Feb 11, 2011 @ 09:03:22
Time doesn’t wait! We need to be aware of that- well done!
Feb 11, 2011 @ 09:07:34
whether you want it to or not, time marches on. thanks!♥
Feb 11, 2011 @ 09:26:28
Ah sloth is a big one for me at times. Isn’t it amazing how we often pray for time to rush by instead of cherishing each second we are given? Thanks for the reminder.
Feb 11, 2011 @ 09:59:53
You’re welcome 🙂
Yeah, we’re busy busy busy, rush rush rush…and for what?
Feb 11, 2011 @ 10:15:34
Thanks for the reminder to savor the moment.
Feb 11, 2011 @ 10:17:03
No problema 🙂
It’s vital.
Feb 11, 2011 @ 12:11:08
I do try to make time to be still, and also be productive. Every second is precious, and oh how fast they fly by. xox
Feb 11, 2011 @ 12:58:53
all of a sudden they’ve become minutes, hours, days, years and you have no idea where they went!
Feb 11, 2011 @ 12:55:35
“Come back, for seconds.” Love it 🙂
Feb 11, 2011 @ 12:59:20
tee hee, thanks!
Feb 11, 2011 @ 14:02:58
Sloth. I yearn to embrace that side of myself again. I miss quiet moments.
Feb 11, 2011 @ 15:39:12
I get that.
I get up 30 mins early so I get a couple minutes in the morning.
Feb 11, 2011 @ 15:38:21
how do seconds make up days?
i always wonder how that happens.
Feb 11, 2011 @ 15:40:15
yeah, if you aren’t paying attention they really add up.
Feb 11, 2011 @ 15:59:54
Oh yes. Slow hours, missed seconds.
I must remember to appreciate them!
🙂
Feb 11, 2011 @ 16:03:14
I hate to miss seconds myself! 😛
Feb 12, 2011 @ 11:52:04
Enjoying each second of life – we need to take a deliberate pause to remind ourselves to do just that.
Feb 12, 2011 @ 11:53:59
yep, pausing is definitely warranted 🙂
Feb 13, 2011 @ 13:12:09
I try to appreciate the seconds, but it’s so hard to block out all the gunk that settles on them. Surely the effort is noble enough.
Feb 13, 2011 @ 13:14:06
the effort is the whole point, actually 🙂
Feb 15, 2011 @ 12:09:36
This is beautiful, Brook. I especially love the closing lines.
Sorry to chime in late. Your link was broken on Melissa’s site and then the weekend started.
xo
Feb 15, 2011 @ 14:22:52
I didn’t know my link wasn’t working. :O
Thanks!