No Time Anymore

Looking into the mirror, I see an old man bowed and bent.

Who not so long ago, didn't care what time meant.

He’s in the glass, peering back through frosted pane

At the young man, who lived his life in vain.

Taking time to reflect, on life that passed him by,

Knowing now it's too late, he begins to sigh.

"Alas if only”, quivering upon wrinkled lips

Into his yesterdays, his heart quickly slips.

Away from his reflection, of times’ reality

Away from his tomorrows, from his fated destiny.

To sift through the memories, the regrets of his past

Back to times he thought, youth would forever last.

Seeking a moment of respite, a moment to reflect.

To ready his heart, his courage to collect.

To face the man in the mirror, his accusing eyes

Ease the pain of his remorse, the tears he cries.

For time has run out, youth's illusions have fled.

The day has come, he’ll rise no more from his bed.

For the man in the mirror, who had time galore

The time has come, there’s no time anymore…

Russ Pergram

Diamonds in the Rough

Society sees them as handicapped, less fortunate,

Someone to pity, to ignore.

Ah, but if only they'd take a closer look,

They’d see there's so much more!

For God makes no mistakes my friends,

Every heart, every soul has its worth;

And these are His special ones,

His gems upon the earth.

Diamonds in the rough they say?

Different, never be right?

Oh, open your eyes my friends,

Open your hearts, see the light!

Do not they reflect His love?

Their lights illuminate us all?

Does not the heart of God,

Hear them when they call?

God sent them not to be pitied,

Nor felt sorry for,

Rather to show us all

We could be so much more!

“We” are diamonds in the rough,

When seen in their light.

And they, precious jewels

Of the Masters delight!

 

 Russ Pergram