Time

Time,Oh Precious Friend of mine, do me one favor.
Be kind.

Hours which pass over lengthening shadows
Won't you delay your passing so slight
That we may enjoy the depths and the shallows
In the beauty of lifes passing light ?

Irrodescent and sparkeling like harps, ever heartening
Won't you play in the moments that stand ?
Be almost solid , time as you move , Never frolick
Keep the wrinkles and spots from our hands.

Bless us with patience, bestow on us friendship
Give us the light of your soul.
That we may absorb you with dextorous worship
Till the fire of life has grown cold.
chicago /82/