Time to Organize

I photographed this clock sculpture on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. The words “Time to Organize” refer to the labor movement and the IWW specifically. Since I am obsessed with the passage of time, I interpreted the message in a different way by applying it to our personal lives in light of the fact that our time is limited. Yes, I used a few cliches here but I thought they helped convey the message. We all need some degree of order in our lives. We all desire harmony!

When is it time to rise

When should we consult the wise

A passionate sage

Who will show me the way

As the second hand sweeps

My memory weeps

It’s time to organize

Decisions must be made

A game plan to be laid

Now, focus on the prize

With the clock still ticking

More rapid these days

Evident in many ways

It’s time to galvanize

For no particular reason

It’s the time of the season

Life waits for no man

No matter how hard he tries

My mind begins to wander

Mysterious thoughts to ponder

It’s time to compromise

Floating on the sound of seconds

A fate awaits to be reckoned

Beating to the rhythm of the times

A vast catalog of my lies

It is a searing sound

That hunts me down

It’s time to agonize

Seducing me to quiet revery

A reminder of my treachery

The blue light casts it’s glare

In the deep shadows of disquise

But my love for you runs deep

With the new promises I will keep

Is it time to harmonize?