Video Poetry: Time Has Passed Us By

Last year, I shared one of my favorite poems with you.

Time Has Passed Us By holds a special place in my heart. In it, I speak of learning to let go of a beloved partner who is about to die.

Over the years, people have told me how helpful this poem has been for them. Many have also asked me to do a recording for it.

Time Has Passed Us By

Looking at you now,

As the green of leaves subsides,

I understand my purpose.

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The light of your presence

Filters through the cracks of absence.

My soul knows what’s right.

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Time has passed us by

In this house others will not see.

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Time has passed us by

But I will let you go.

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My love, the dust will settle,

‘Cause we are all made of stars,

And stars do not lie.

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The ebb and flow of delight

Will be ours again someday.

Do not fear for me.

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Time has passed us by

In this house others will not see.

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Time has passed us by

But I will let you go.

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Please close your eyes, now.

©2013 Cendrine Marrouat

Earlier this week, I had some free time. So I went ahead and recorded myself. I then used the audio to make a video featuring some of my photography. I also uploaded the track to my podcast. Both are included below.

Video version:

Audio version:

I hope you enjoyed this poem. What version did you prefer?

That's it for today!

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