‘PROVERBIAL’ TIMES: A poem by Munira Dalal


Time is an enigma, more powerful than mankind
The consciousness of time is the most distinguishing feature of humankind

 Life gives us time and space; we have to fill it
Our past, present, and future, complete it bit by bit

 Times are not always the same; the grass isn’t always green
Good or bad times don’t last, is what we’ve seen

 It’s not enough to run, you must start on time
Procrastination is a thief, he can steal your climb

 Time heals wounds; Time is a healer
You have to give time some time, it’s a perfect concealer

 There is no hand to catch time; Time flies
Better late than never; tomorrow never dies

 An inch of time can’t be bought with an inch of gold
Time is free and priceless; on it, you have no hold

 In times of prosperity, friends will be plenty
In times of adversity not one in twenty

 Time and tide wait for no man
Seconds, minutes and hours; life is but a span

 A stitch in time saves nine
Do your work on time today; make your tomorrow fine

 If it’s not your time, you won’t be born
Though dates and time are by doctors sworn

 If it’s not your time you won’t die
The truth is, time will tell, but never lie

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