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Atop These Grains of Sand

amidst the dunes of restless seas my arms outstretch in sorrowed pleas beneath the lash of winds i fall atop the grains of sands i crawl in the wind my whispered prayers this salty air my tears it bares as your name i begin to scrawl atop the grains of sand i crawl the drapes of life are slowly drawn my weakened legs cannot go on i wrap myself within death's shawl atop these grains of sand i crawl the waves against the shore they lave beneath the pounding beat my grave and as my final breath i drawl atop these grains of sand i crawl

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/10/2019 9:43:00 AM

A very emotive poem of such depth of feelings, Sandra! Your talented pen conveys the intrinsic pain w/soulful tears of loss felt heart weighed heavily. A strong voice of poetic perseverance. Love and joy always.

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/10/2019 10:01:00 AM

Thank you so much Freddie... hugs

Hello There

Date: 12/10/2019 12:05:00 AM

Gosh, this is an amazing piece of writing, and so very powerful. How it yanks at these heartstrings... The tug is palpable and tears want to fall... hugs.

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/10/2019 9:10:00 AM

Thank you so much Ht...my dad's death was weighing on me, obviously... this one was another that just sort of came out of nowhere... hugs

John Gondolf

Date: 12/9/2019 4:46:00 PM

Sandy, I can tell from your comments and from the poem that your father's death is weighing on you, I'm so sorry for your lose. You're right, we remember the date of death just as we do the date of birth. You are in my thoughts my dear friend. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/9/2019 7:15:00 PM

I always remember him most from november through christmas... his birthday is mid nov...his date of death about 3 weeks after, with thanksgiving between the two and christmas right after... Thank you John... hugs

Charles Messina

Date: 12/9/2019 9:51:00 AM

Great poetry, Sandra.. you best not leave just yet.. we need you here :)

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/9/2019 9:57:00 AM

what a sweet thing to say Charlie...most my family has gone young...i have already outlived my brother and mother, in five years i will outlive my grandmother...i am trying my best to succeed in this battle...but i have their genes, their same sad disease....all i can do is pray and fight... hugs

Chris Green

Date: 12/9/2019 7:07:00 AM

I am amazed at this wonderful poem my friend. This flows so smoothly and melodically, the rhymes are perfectly written. Your talent glows in this sad and heart touching piece. Incredible.

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/9/2019 12:01:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend...i don't know why it took the sad turn it did, perhaps because my father's passing was weighing on me... your kind words are touching, thanks for always making me smile...i appreciate you Chris... hugs

Ann Foster

Date: 12/8/2019 1:45:00 PM

This was sadly sweet, and solemn... I am sending you special prayers this day. We will dance together one day... in front of GOD... we will laugh and sing, as our days will be endless my friend. Blessings on your days... every one... Merry Christmas. Ann

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/8/2019 5:40:00 PM

Thank you so much Ann....Merry Christmas to you... hugs :)

Aqua Marine

Date: 12/8/2019 10:04:00 AM

A mournful poem, Sandra- death doesn't stop us from feeling strong attachment to those we have lost...I hope you find strength over days to follow.Beautifully written. Warm Hugs! ~Aqua M~~

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/8/2019 1:21:00 PM

Thank you so much Aqua...you are so right...the holidays you seem to notice their absence most...so many lost that you feel numb sometimes, but you always remember their date of death as clearly as their date of birth... hugs

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/8/2019 7:40:00 AM

Your poem proves even the sad lines can be beautiful--excellent rhythmic write, Sandy.

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/8/2019 7:43:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay....this one sort of came easy, perhaps because my father was weighing on my mind... hugs

Silent One

Date: 12/8/2019 7:07:00 AM

A sense of sadness and hopelessness... not a good place to be in... you expressed this with so much imagery..

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/8/2019 7:25:00 AM

Thank you my friend...yesterday was the 9 year anniversary of my father's passing...he weighed heavy on my mind... hugs

Running Wolves

Date: 12/8/2019 6:06:00 AM

This poem is filled with quiet desperation. Deep longing and sadness from which only death could seemingly bring relief... A beautifully sad poetic work..

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/8/2019 7:24:00 AM

Thank you Robert...it was the anniversary of my father's passing...

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/8/2019 2:20:00 AM

Gorgeous poem Sandra. Very wonderfully penned!

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/8/2019 7:23:00 AM

Thank you my friend :) hugs

Jenish Somadas

Date: 12/8/2019 12:54:00 AM

Beautiful lines..

Sandra Adams
Date: 12/8/2019 7:23:00 AM

Thank you so much Jenish :)