Ann Peck Poet Sonnet

Flipped Hourglass

We flip the hourglass for time,
use moments as each hour's pawn.
Then store Today, when past its prime,
midst Yesterdays--now finished, gone.

If we could make one moment stay
just by flipping the hourglass,
how to choose the hour, the day
so many moments come and pass.

Or, as time's measure disappears,
will we, in greed, pound on the door
of hours, minutes, days, and years
that come but once and then no more.

Time flees--its hours hurry on,
a moment's look, and then it's gone.

February 2, 2022
for Pick-A-Title Vol. 28 Poetry Contest
Flipped Hourglass
Honorable Mention
by Edward Ibeh

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Gary Radice February 16, 2022 at 12:03 AM I'm so glad I took the time to read this Ann. Congratulations on your win in Edward's contest. Cheers - Gary Ann Peck February 21, 2022 at 2:35 PM Thank you for taking the time, Gary. I appreciate your comments :)

Edward Ibeh February 13, 2022 at 7:55 AM Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest, Ann:-) Your sonnet is beautiful and delightful. I loved it! Ann Peck February 14, 2022 at 2:18 PM Thank you, Edward. It was an interesting contest.

William Kelii Kekaula February 12, 2022 at 12:59 AM Wow, Ann, fantastic execution throughout. Warming embraces the reader as the eyes are being engaged my friend, Aloha~William! Ann Peck February 13, 2022 at 9:12 AM Ann Peck February 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM Thanks, William for your kind comments :) Aloha!

Suzanne Clear February 9, 2022 at 12:47 PM Dearest Anne, and then it's gone!! You are soooo in tune. Love your ideas. thanks dear Anne, suzanne Ann Peck February 9, 2022 at 1:41 PM Thanks, sweet Suzanne. I want time to slow :)

Vijay Pandit February 6, 2022 at 5:46 AM Meaningful write Ann---I found the essence of your poem throughout but especially in the great ending lines. Ann Peck February 7, 2022 at 3:37 PM Thanks for taking time to comment, Vijay. I appreciate it :)

Michelle Faulkner February 4, 2022 at 7:26 PM This is sublime, each word perfectly placed, those moments do come but once, and then are gone too swiftly - luckily, poems last longer, so will fave this one to enjoy a later day! Ann Peck February 7, 2022 at 11:40 AM Thank you, Michelle. I seem to be lost in yesterday :) Thank you for faving--I value that!

Janice Canerdy February 3, 2022 at 1:46 PM A deeply meaningful, expressive piece, Ann--especially the third stanza! Janice Ann Peck February 3, 2022 at 2:57 PM Thanks, Janice! I really appreciate your comments :)

Harry Horsman February 2, 2022 at 10:41 PM LOve this, Ann, yes if we could count the gains of sand in a hour glass, maybe one could relive especially the happier times. Ann Peck February 3, 2022 at 2:58 PM Yes, the happier, but maybe some of the sadder to see if we've learned from them. Thanks, Harry :)

Valsa George February 2, 2022 at 9:59 PM Beautiful poem Ann.... ! Yes, every moment is precious. I read this poem as I too have entered the contest, but approached it from a different angle... ! All the Best ! Ann Peck February 3, 2022 at 11:03 AM Thanks so much, Valsa! I look forward to reading your beautiful poem, especially as it's from a different angle. Best of luck to you also!

Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2022 at 3:40 PM Fantastic sonnet. I chose that theme too just not posted it yet Ann Peck February 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM Thanks so much, Andrea. Hourglass is such a lovely word--it brings to my mind paintings of women in long dresses :) I love words we seldom use now. Your poem will be special, I know.

Sara Kendrick February 2, 2022 at 2:46 PM I have been thinking about time lately and your work has touched on some of my thoughts. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the supportive visit to my page. Sara Ann Peck February 3, 2022 at 10:52 AM Hi Sara, it's probably because I think a lot about time, too :) It seems to be going a lot faster and it's sure not because I'm having more fun! I like your poetry, too. Take care :)

Darlene De Beaulieu February 2, 2022 at 11:42 AM Hello Ann Peck, I would not know what hour of the day to choose. It would be hard to do. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu February 3, 2022 at 11:31 AM Hello Ann, yes it would be impossible. Hugs. Darlene Ann Peck February 2, 2022 at 12:53 PM It would be almost impossible, wouldn't it? All I know is, time goes too fast :) Hugs back!

Sam Kauffman February 2, 2022 at 10:50 AM Wonderful written Ann! I love the last two lines so creatively spoken. This is a wonderful challenge to embrace each precious measure of time for we can't keep them except in our memory. Best wishes in the contest and blessings! Ann Peck February 2, 2022 at 1:03 PM Thank you so much, Sam. It seems, to me, that time keeps going faster. I know I can't keep up :) I believe it is Ibeh who is very particular about rhyme endings. With that in mind, I rewrote this at least 6 times! Have a great week--before it's gone :)

L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 9:22 AM Nice writing, Ann. Unfortunately, we cannot flip the hourglass. I wonder...it appears the sands would fall the same way as they did before.