Death of Today

A movement of air
In the night
Barely perceptible 
To the sight

A whisper of air
The days' final breath
For the clock is ticking
The days' coming death

Last minutes fade
Till the day is history
Its death soon to come
Nevermore shall this day be
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Arno Avatar
January 27, 2012 at 6:34 PM
Congratulations on your winning entry. Good job. Best regards, Jon
Dietrich Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 6:15 PM
this is a very interesting concept, writing just about the death of a day in time. LOVE it and congrats on your well deserved win.
Kendrick Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Intereresting work..Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Richards Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM
We wile away the time, often without appreciating each day that comes. A nice reminder! Congratulations on your win!!
Quigley Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Very profound. Congratulations Daniel
Scholtz Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Congratulations on your win Brian. Elizabeth
Brown Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 5:58 AM
Congratulations on the win in Brian's "UPTO Fourteen" contest Daniel. Love, Carol
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