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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Date: 6/15/2022 2:08:00 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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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/18/2022 5:01:00 AM
Thank you Paula xxoo
Date: 5/10/2022 5:03:00 PM
Excellent Shape Poem, Mike. That's impressive. Bill
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/12/2022 1:14:00 PM
Thanks so much Bill!
Date: 4/29/2022 11:02:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/30/2022 6:58:00 AM
Thank you so much Connie xxoo
Date: 4/29/2022 8:16:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/30/2022 6:59:00 AM
Thank you Brandy, a wonderful weekend to you as well xxoo
Date: 4/29/2022 2:15:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/29/2022 3:09:00 PM
You are so kind with your words, thank you Alexis xxoo
Date: 4/29/2022 10:37:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/29/2022 1:35:00 PM
Thanks so much John!!!
Date: 4/29/2022 6:07:00 AM
Awesome poem Mike! Happy Friday :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/29/2022 1:34:00 PM
Thanks so much Heidi, Happy Friday xxoo
Date: 4/28/2022 3:28:00 PM
Hello Mike, Wow! This poem must have taken sometime to create into this shape. oooI love it. My fav. Happy Thursday. xxxxxx Darlene
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/29/2022 10:31:00 AM
Hello Mike you are welcome . Happy Friday. xxxx-oooo.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/29/2022 4:29:00 AM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo
Date: 4/28/2022 11:15:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/29/2022 4:30:00 AM
Thanks GW, Happy Thursday!!
Date: 4/28/2022 8:12:00 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.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/29/2022 4:30:00 AM
Thanks so such Milt!!!
Date: 4/28/2022 5:52:00 AM
Not only you shine in rhymes, Mike--but also in shape form. I like your artist touch-- to deliver your message.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/29/2022 4:30:00 AM
Thank you so much Vijay!!!
Date: 4/28/2022 5:45:00 AM
Good advice Mike, love the creative layout. Enjoy your day. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 4/29/2022 4:31:00 AM
Thank you Tom, a great day as well to you!!
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