taking hold

Elbows always aching
Earth beneath shaking
Children suddenly waking
It seems like time is taking hold

Breaths now freezing
Evergreens are teasing
The populous is sneezing
It seems like time is being bold

Pilgrims crossing
Emperors bossing
Wind and tide washing
It seems like time is only told

Pungent smells
Freedom bells
Talk of hells
It seems like time is taking hold