Tag: time
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Poem
Time is Precious Time is preciousIt’s of the essenceIt’s here, then goneFrom adolescence The time you haveAnd the time you takeThe things you’ve doneAnd the plans you makeThe sights you’ve seenNow a memoryAnd what’s to comeYet a fantasy Time marches onThough nary a soundHands on the wallEach day spin around Time is fleetingTake note and […]
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Birthday Weekday
It was 5:20 a.m. and I was finishing my second cup of coffee when it dawned on me – the question: How many birthdays have I had on the same day of the week as my date of birth? In resolution, using this weekday calendar, I laboriously set about to record the years in which […]
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Happy New Year!!!
Welcome to 2022. Are you ready to make this the best year, ever? Take this opportunity to enjoy the New Year – all year long – with a variety of gifts and apparel items featuring my cool digital artwork, available in these shops: Redbubble Society 6 Pixels ArtPal ArtFlakes Cafepress Samples
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Poem: Daydreaming
We’ve all daydreamed at one time or another, drifting into a pleasant vision or wishful scenario of ones imagination. This poem speaks to such moments and compliments a lovely woman from India – Mukti Masih. She’s an accomplished writer and business Head of Content, a friend who is frequently the source of my inspiration, and […]
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2022 Calendars for Sale
The Smoky Mountains It’s almost here…the year 2022. So, consider giving this Smoky Mountains calendar as a Christmas or holiday gift to family and/or friends. It’s available in three sizes, and includes 14 photographs taken in the Smokies – 12 months, plus front & back covers. The back cover lists each location, also. Visit my […]
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Black Hole
Unbeknownst to me on my first solo flight as an astronaut, I drifted dangerously close and was drawn into a black hole in space. This was the last view I can recall seeing – both stars and light appeared to spin, and the spacecraft hull became translucent, disjointed. Then, everything was completely dark. Well, not […]
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Tempus Fugit
Time Flies If ever a working time machine is invented, I hope that it looks like this! Whether having fun, like it or not, time marches on. So, too, does the calendar change with time – and, before you know it, the holidays are here. If you’re looking for an interesting gift to give to […]
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Poem: She Placed a Star
I wrote this poem for a friend who is a frequent source of inspiration, Mukti Masih – a published poet, freelance writer and beautiful woman from India… I watched as she placed a star in the night skyFixed by her gentle touch, as though meant to beBrilliantly aglow in its constellationWithin my heart, I have […]
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Short Story: The Time We Met
On an old cobblestone snickelway, a mild-mannered woman from the village happily daydreamed as she went about on her way to market. Often overlooked by passersby, she was a humble and quiet woman of slight stature whose clothes were second-hand, though very well kept. Her gait was graceful, and she carried herself with confidence. I’d […]
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Half of 2021
In any calendar year with 365 days – such as 2021 – the median point representing an equal amount of time before and after occurs at noon on July 2nd (the time of this post). May your next 4,380 hours be greater than the previous 🤔
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Poem: Water Always Wins
Reflecting to reconcile the passage of timeAn artful adaptation before young eyesI set aside distractions of the digital worldChoosing instead to carry a wooden walking stick and canteenTraversing what were once elevated peaksDense rock now carved into gorgesThe jagged, sharp edges refined and smooth underfootWarmed in the flow of natureWater always wins. © 2021 Phil […]
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Lessons From The Trail
Don’t Rush People are always in a hurry. In fact, I would suggest this is more common today than ever. Impatience is a sickness and people can’t wait to be somewhere else – anywhere other than their present location. In many instances, this may be inconsequential. However, patience can be very important in an unfamiliar […]