Time

When I was young,

time stood by my side,

like a trusted companion,

along for the ride.

We strolled through the woods,

open fields and green clover,

unaware that our friendship,

would one day be over.

And now that I’m older,

pondering the days that I’ve spent,

Time hounds me like a lender,

seeking funds it has lent.

No longer the companion,

whom I once held so dear,

The luster has faded,

it could not be more clear.

Though sad, I don’t fret,

about this relationship gone sour,

for my life depends not,

on such things in this hour.

It is my new friend,

who found me alone on the street,

Christ Jesus my Savior,

who made life complete.

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Bob

Just a fellow traveler in this journey called life whose been all over the proverbial map. I was a Captain in the United States Army, an internet entrepreneur before it's time, an Actor, a Real Estate Agent, Social Worker, Executive Director of a non-profit, a Production Foreman, Team Leader, Technical Writer, Small Business Owner, and a Quality and Operations Manager. As a volunteer, I have taught, coached, written lesson plans, led small groups and mentored men as a part of Christian Ministry. I currently work with men as a lay counselor both in and out of jail. I am a guy who never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up and quite frankly, still not really sure. I like to write stories, commentary, screenplays and a little poetry that I hope will make you think about more than what you’re wearing today, or whether your favorite team won the big game. My wife Jill and I have three adult children and two grandchildren. When I’m not working or enjoying my family, I find pleasure in the pursuit of writing thought provoking stories and poetry about the human drama.

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