If time could speak
What wonders would it tell?

Of love and riches deep and true
Or weary roads and much to do

Wisdom’s path, hard-won but strong
Short hard days and nights so long

Facing great storms’ fierce gale
Then in gentle breeze rest well

Of steps taken, eyes ever gazing,
Ears attuned, and hearts amazing

Seconds and minutes, now hours proceed
Seek wants and labors, provision for need

Life’s highs and valleys low…
Faith hope and mercy know

If time could speak…
And does it not?

Charlotte-Anne Allen