Manifestation of Time

Time dances and flirts away

you realize, to your dismay

it can't be caught and can't be chased

it vanishes and gets replaced

with sorrow, loss and deep regret

the thing you want, you'll never get

the idea forms, it manifests

sneaks in close, then comes to rest

catching time is simple, see

the game is based on jealousy 

only you can stop the game

in doing so, must snuff the flame

you now play a game of chance,

you're life's the wager, take a glance 

the truth- it blossoms before your eyes

pupils widen with surprise

the idea that had taken hold,

it shrinks away, a tale untold

but a shadow lingers, can't you see?

the manifestation of your destiny