An Hourglass of Sand

In the space of time which we can’t understand
    a lifetime                                       is lived 
             and                                    memories 
         made in                                an hourglass 
            of sand                            though we 
          know that                         it is so
                 how it                      passes 
            baffles me                  in a day, 
                     a year              is spent
                      seems           perception 
                 is the key            Harnessed, 
                 we know              it can’t be
             nor can it                   be bought
            Even too                       much  
        pondering                           makes it
   overwrought                              what then, 
      do we do                                  with time
     with this                                     hourglass 
     of sand                                         live and
  love,  appreciate, that’s not hard to understand
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Goldsmith Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 2:08 PM
An amazing write and shape. Love It. The sand/time go by so very fast. I wish you would write more. Have a blessed day...............
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June 18, 2022 at 5:01 AM
Thank you Paula xxoo
Baker Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 5:03 PM
Excellent Shape Poem, Mike. That's impressive. Bill
Gentile Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 1:14 PM
Thanks so much Bill!
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 11:02 PM
A brilliant concept leaving the interior make the desired shape. Your message is one of a kind, understanding, wise being. I love it! Blessings xxoo
Gentile Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 6:58 AM
Thank you so much Connie xxoo
Nicole Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 8:16 PM
I live, love and appreciate. Just so you know, your thoughts are not hard to understand, and this is beautiful in every way. My heart is smiling. Have a wonderful weekend, Mike. :) Brandy
Gentile Avatar
April 30, 2022 at 6:59 AM
Thank you Brandy, a wonderful weekend to you as well xxoo
Y. Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 2:15 PM
WoW! Mike You have a good message in this piece. Not to mention you executed the hourglass shape very well. Excellent job my friend. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis
Gentile Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 3:09 PM
You are so kind with your words, thank you Alexis xxoo
Watt Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Live, love, appreciate, that's not hard to understand. Love your message here Mike, not to mention your exquisite shape crafting. A Fav for me, enjoy your Friday ~ John
Gentile Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 1:35 PM
Thanks so much John!!!
Sands Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 6:07 AM
Awesome poem Mike! Happy Friday :)
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April 29, 2022 at 1:34 PM
Thanks so much Heidi, Happy Friday xxoo
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 28, 2022 at 3:28 PM
Hello Mike, Wow! This poem must have taken sometime to create into this shape. oooI love it. My fav. Happy Thursday. xxxxxx Darlene
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Hello Mike you are welcome . Happy Friday. xxxx-oooo.
Gentile Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 4:29 AM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo
Wolf Avatar
April 28, 2022 at 11:15 AM
I'd say your artwork and poetic message are both in tip-top shape, Mike! Now, what is that you didn't understand?... lol. Happy Thursday, my friend. ~ Gershon
Gentile Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 4:30 AM
Thanks GW, Happy Thursday!!
Hankins Avatar
April 28, 2022 at 8:12 AM
Wow! Mike. You must've spent a lot of time on this one. It's just perfect in shape and in message. I loved it. Hope you've had a marvelous week.
Gentile Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 4:30 AM
Thanks so such Milt!!!
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2022 at 5:52 AM
Not only you shine in rhymes, Mike--but also in shape form. I like your artist touch-- to deliver your message.
Gentile Avatar
April 29, 2022 at 4:30 AM
Thank you so much Vijay!!!
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April 28, 2022 at 5:45 AM
Good advice Mike, love the creative layout. Enjoy your day. Tom
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April 29, 2022 at 4:31 AM
Thank you Tom, a great day as well to you!!
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