Flipped Hourglass

At the appointed time (you know not when) your spirit will kiss this world goodbye. Sands of your earthly time will then have run their course. Folks will cry. Your progeny will be left behind, and words hopefully kind about you will be said. The hourglass at this time for you alone will have flipped. Dear ones will keep on their own path. With spirit eyes, you’ll view them from behind the veil where you will slip, knowing that the hourglass of those whom you so love will also soon be flipped. Feb. 6, 2022 For Edward Ibeh's Pick-A-Title, Vol 28 Poetry Contest Title 4: Flipped Hourglass in double etheree poetry form
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Hind Avatar
August 15, 2024 at 6:45 PM
A breathtaking etheree, and the rhyme was very different and flowed very well- <3
Peck Avatar
March 7, 2022 at 4:05 PM
A gorgeous hourglass etheree, and the perfect poem to fit in it :)
Cwiak Avatar
March 6, 2022 at 7:28 PM
Great write Andrea. I have only started to regain some inspiration, so I have not been IN the Soup but sparingly. This is truly a master hand at work!
Jayasankar Avatar
February 24, 2022 at 11:48 PM
This is such a masterpiece write of yours sweet Ria...Oh how did I miss this...? It got POTD too, so meaningful all that you said, and you executed it so well in this etheree form...Belated congratulations on your POTD, and your win in the contest dear friend...A big FAV. Hugs...~ Ani
Gauthier Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 4:51 AM
Excellent, Andrea. What an appropriate theme for your hourglass etheree ~ congrats on your POTD
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Wow!! This is awesome! Great job and congratulations!
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations on your second place win Andrea. I am happy this got POTD. I wanted to try this contest but ran out of time. Blessings xxoo
Ibeh Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 7:18 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest, Andrea:-) A fascinating, moving shape poem. I can see why it won you POTD! A belated congrats on that win as well!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 7:02 AM
Congratulations, Andrea, on your win. Life is short, life is not permanent - the topic of impermanence has been beautifully penned in "Etheree" form. Great work! Love and blessings ~ Mala
Bayles Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 5:49 PM
A sweet, enduring sentiment is mirrored in the lines and from of your poem, Andrea. Congrats on Poem of the Day.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 7:40 PM
Flipping for this tearjerker! Congratulations on POTD, Andrea!
Brown Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 12:22 PM
Very nicely penned Andrea, Congrats on POTD
Brul Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 7:19 AM
What a wisdom-filled execution of life's truth. So much to ponder in this masterpiece. All the best.
Roper Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 10:13 PM
Great Etheree shape of an hourglass and the meaning behind it with the ones you love. Congratulations on POTD.
Canerdy Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 3:50 PM
Andrea, this poem is almost indescribably beautiful. CONGRATULATIONS on the great honor of POTD! Janice
Watt Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 2:53 PM
Such visual impact with your excellent use of double etheree to underscore the hourglass message. You so delicately broach the subject of what awaits us all, with grace, comfort, hope, and empathy. Congrats on your POTD!
Messina Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 1:32 PM
So beautiful and creative, Andrea. Great poetry...Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Charlie
Anaya Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 12:18 PM
Andrea, I'm counting up and I'm counting down, the "hourglass" an ingenious metaphor. Congratulations!
Hankins Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Obviously a darn good one, Andrea. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.!
Gorelick Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 12:09 PM
The great cycle of life and the hourglass perpetually emptying and filling! Congratulations Andrea, you deserve all the accolades you receive!
Nicole Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 11:29 AM
"the hourglass of those whom you so love, will also soon be flipped." This thought touches my heart so deeply. The entire poem holds so much truth and curls softly around me. Your presentation is beautiful and your words hold me close. Congratulations Andrea, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Cheney Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations of POTD. Well deserved!
Mcgee Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 9:11 AM
Congrats to you dear Andrea on your POTD honors.
Goldsmith Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 8:34 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Flipped Hourglass" is a wonderful write/shape. Love This One. Have a blessed day...............
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 8:04 AM
Wow! This is great Andrea. It is of great comfort knowing that death will reunite us with those loved ones we will meet again on the other side. Congratulations on having this wonderful double Etheree honored with POTD! Blessings xxoo
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