Bygones

A longing churns within my soul A hunger unfulfilled I smash the crystal hourglass The sands of time are spilled I dip my toes into the sand My eyes begin to burn I wipe a hot escaping tear As memories return I try to drag them back with me Into the here and now But they embody youthfulness And I’ve forgotten how I used to measure happiness By counting every kiss Collecting pictures in my mind For such a time as this But as my thoughts seek treasure deep Within the mounting sand My soul is busy stringing pearls Unearthed by Wisdom’s hand