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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Date: 8/15/2024 6:45:00 PM
A breathtaking etheree, and the rhyme was very different and flowed very well- <3
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Date: 3/7/2022 4:05:00 PM
A gorgeous hourglass etheree, and the perfect poem to fit in it :)
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Date: 3/6/2022 7:28:00 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!
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Date: 2/24/2022 11:48:00 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
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Date: 2/22/2022 4:51:00 AM
Excellent, Andrea. What an appropriate theme for your hourglass etheree ~ congrats on your POTD
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Date: 2/16/2022 11:00:00 AM
Wow!! This is awesome! Great job and congratulations!
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Date: 2/15/2022 11:18:00 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
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Date: 2/13/2022 7:18:00 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!
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Date: 2/13/2022 7:02:00 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
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Date: 2/12/2022 5:49:00 PM
A sweet, enduring sentiment is mirrored in the lines and from of your poem, Andrea. Congrats on Poem of the Day.
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Date: 2/11/2022 7:40:00 PM
Flipping for this tearjerker! Congratulations on POTD, Andrea!
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Date: 2/9/2022 12:22:00 PM
Very nicely penned Andrea, Congrats on POTD
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Date: 2/9/2022 7:19:00 AM
What a wisdom-filled execution of life's truth. So much to ponder in this masterpiece. All the best.
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Date: 2/8/2022 10:13:00 PM
Great Etheree shape of an hourglass and the meaning behind it with the ones you love. Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 2/8/2022 3:50:00 PM
Andrea, this poem is almost indescribably beautiful. CONGRATULATIONS on the great honor of POTD! Janice
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Date: 2/8/2022 2:53:00 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!
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Date: 2/8/2022 1:32:00 PM
So beautiful and creative, Andrea. Great poetry...Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Charlie
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Date: 2/8/2022 12:18:00 PM
Andrea, I'm counting up and I'm counting down, the "hourglass" an ingenious metaphor. Congratulations!
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Date: 2/8/2022 12:16:00 PM
Obviously a darn good one, Andrea. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.!
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Date: 2/8/2022 12:09:00 PM
The great cycle of life and the hourglass perpetually emptying and filling! Congratulations Andrea, you deserve all the accolades you receive!
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Date: 2/8/2022 11:29:00 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
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Date: 2/8/2022 10:47:00 AM
Congratulations of POTD. Well deserved!
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Date: 2/8/2022 9:11:00 AM
Congrats to you dear Andrea on your POTD honors.
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Date: 2/8/2022 8:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Flipped Hourglass" is a wonderful write/shape. Love This One. Have a blessed day...............
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Date: 2/8/2022 8:04:00 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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