time is a patient teacher
her lessons are of
only chances
and
never agains
she knows the way we stumble in her presence
suddenly hyper-aware of each tick and tock
each lost second a
silent sentry
to our fading vitality
and yet
time is a teacher of patience
reminding us to savor each moment
each breath and heartbeat a blessing
even when we’re bleeding
because the cuts and bruises life inflicts
will always heal
with time
with time [poem]
Larissa Lee 