Time

In the land before time

There stood a young boy

Alone in the dark

Without even the slightest spark

So he looked deep within

Until he found the glistening thing

And with his gem he created everything

The pressure was passive

But the point was small

And it granted a spark

For every lifeless doll

Animation from movement

The original cause

Left us to be within him

And him to be ours

The showers at night

Who is it to say

Are they not her tears

Washing the Heavens each day

The story could continue

Until we drop the ball

The question remains

Will we let this one fall?

The past, present, and future

Are home to us all

Some chose to use it

Some have pride that’s too strong

Although our mother

Seems so far away

Each day outside reminds us

She is in front

Behind

Above and below

Each way.

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