Hear not the fools who say we are all free,
\nif truth be told in chains we captive be.
\nIn seconds and minutes held by clock hands,
\nour steps imprint only hourglass sands.
\nIgnorant bliss blind to calendar locks,
\nwhile Time close watching with sickle held mocks.
\nMy sentence it marches, as youth, hours kill,
\nthe shaped glass turned over, bottom half fills.
\nThus choice gains in import, day turns to year,
\nmy need is clear thought, Time\u2019s footsteps are near.
\nIn prison yet glad thought clear and heart true,
\nthe clock it ticks on, my hours, for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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