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Man Is Like The Grains Of Sand

Man is like the grains of sand,
in the hourglass of eternity.
Reincarnating with every turn of the glass,
continually changing while staying the same.

The same eternal energy,
moving from one location
in the eternal continuum.

It changes its appearance
by its intent and its purpose
 through its intelligence.

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Joe Maverick Date: 8/11/2025 10:35:00 PM There seems to be really gritty truth in this Bill I'll bet there was a sandstorm, on the day you Were born.? Helpung me get a grip this morning Anyway.' Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/12/2025 10:42:00 PM Yep, and with under developed lungs, it was hard to breathe even after my first spanking. (Spent my first six weeks at the hospital in an iron lung. That what they called the device that breathed for me my first six weeks. I was born after 8 months instead of waiting until I was fully developed at 9 months. ( I was in a big hurry to get my life going). Thanks for the visit, Joe. Have a great week, Bill

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/11/2025 1:24:00 PM A thought provoking work you have penned in this one. I wonder how long would it take for all those grains of sands to become only dust or would they ever do that. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 10:02:00 PM I've never thought of that Sara, good comment, my friend. I don't know the answer, but I imagine it would happen. Once around this earthly experience is enough for me unless God's got other plans for me. :-) Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/11/2025 12:10:00 PM Dear Bill, you have encouraged me to consider how each of us, through our choices and intentions, shapes the unique pattern we leave behind in the sands of time. Such thoughtful and evocative poetry for it offers comfort and a sense of connection to something much larger than ourselves. Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:59:00 PM Thank you for the thoughtful comments, Daniel. You always give me something to think about with the depth you sometimes see in poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

CayCay Jennings Date: 8/11/2025 12:09:00 PM Good, deep and a worthy read. All my studies, and they are a plenty, landed me on the belief reincarnation is real. I accepted such w/o fear but now that AI is here, I DON'T WANT TO COME BACK AGAIN!! I'm sure I'll get counselling once I go home. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:58:00 PM The whole AI taking over thing can be threatening and cause the need for counseling for many. Thanks for the visits and comments while I've been away. Once around may be my choice also, my friend. Take care, Bill

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/11/2025 11:29:00 AM Greetings Bill. I like this thoughtful, perceptive poem about the constant growth and changes we live beneath God's guiding hand. Have read it several times and each time I see something new. I think that is what good poetry does, my Lone Star friend. Have a good and blessed week! Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:55:00 PM Thank you for the thoughtful comments, Sam. Have layers of meaning in a poem can be a way to improve the depth of one's poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jay Narain Date: 8/11/2025 10:19:00 AM Great thought of reincarnation on the flip og hourglass. Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:53:00 PM Just a passing thought, my friend. Have a great day! Bill

Line Gauthier Date: 8/11/2025 7:33:00 AM An amazing mystery indeed, Bill ~ Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:53:00 PM Thanks, Line. You might say, life goes onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Bill

Joe Dimino Date: 8/11/2025 4:37:00 AM Divine Will, with individualized purpose. Brilliant write, Bill. Lots of value to glean from this fine work. Love it! Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:52:00 PM Thanks Joe, your comments are encouraging to me, my friend. Bill

Yann Rolland Date: 8/11/2025 2:53:00 AM beautiful images, i think this s so true, intelligence makes the difference, thanks poet Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:51:00 PM Thank you for the comments, Yann. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Rowena Velasco Date: 8/10/2025 9:26:00 PM It’s a simple, reflective take on life’s endless cycle, using an hourglass as the main image. Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:50:00 PM Yes, you got it, Rowena. Thanks for the visits, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/10/2025 3:48:00 PM The profundity of your words is impressive, Bill, not to mention the wisdom and insights. Love the concept of the 'eternal continum.' :-) <3 Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:50:00 PM Thanks, Sara. A little pushing of bounderies here. Love, Bill

Lewis Nyaga Date: 8/10/2025 12:09:00 PM Interesting read.. I enjoyed the read Bill.. ;) Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:42:00 PM Thanks for the visit and comment, Lewis. I think this is your first visit to my poetry. I hope we can read each other's poetry and become poetry friends. A poet in Texas, Bill

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/10/2025 11:55:00 AM I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. Great Picture... Have a blessed day writing away.............. Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 8/11/2025 9:40:00 PM Thanks for the comments, Paula. Have a great day! Bill