Poetry list
A villanelle of time
The future’s gaze makes history of us all,
Our human days are precious and so rare:
We live across a strand of time so small.
There is behind the clock another call
That comes on spirit’s breath as free as air.
The future’s gaze makes history of us all
The voice of love sings out – will never pall,
It gives us joy and more than we can bear.
We live across a strand of time so small.
No storm of life, destructive blast or squall
Can break the power of love’s redeeming care.
The future’s gaze makes history of us all.
In moment’s plight we often seem to fall,
Yet light and rescue come in heartfelt prayer.
We live across a strand of time so small
Our maker reaches out beyond time’s wall:
Let go of fear and self, risk all and dare!
The future’s gaze makes history of us all,
We live across a strand of time so small.
© Neil Thompson 2024