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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ sobering are the sands of time, each grain speaks great truths, antiquity articulates subtly so, weathering it seeks not to subdue, what precious particles of matter, mimicking the journey of man, purposely fragmented that each may be made whole again, textured by its travel, coarse sediment mineralized, transportation yields transformation by universal design. erosion is our experience. sifted, that our authentic selves may harmonize, our true mass may we grasp in grains of paradise.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/7/2024 7:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/7/2024 6:28:00 PM

thanks for your congratulatory words, Sara...be well, hugs, Sara B

Tonye George

Date: 3/29/2024 4:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win dear Sara. A lovely poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/29/2024 4:48:00 AM

thanks, Toney. I appreciate your visit and congratulatory words!

Joseph May

Date: 3/22/2024 5:30:00 PM

Each grain pours out time, 'speaking great truths" as the destiny of man unravels...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:43:00 PM

thank you for those profound words and for your visit this evening. Enjoy your weekend, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 3/22/2024 4:36:00 PM

erosion is our experience, what a powerful verse i will remind a long time, there is so much creativity in this poem and inspiration, enjoyed very much dear poet have a nice week end

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:44:00 PM

thank you for your positive and kind words, Yann. I'm grateful for your visit and glad you enjoyed my poem. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Paul Willason

Date: 3/22/2024 3:30:00 PM

Profound thoughts have fuelled this into a remarkable poem...engaging, creative imagery and memorable lines. Have spent some time feasting on this one my dear friend...thankyou for the serving.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:45:00 PM

awww, thank you, Paul, for feasting at my poetry table. You left some beautiful and kind comments for which I'm humbly grateful. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Silent One

Date: 3/22/2024 1:04:00 PM

Hey Sara, your poem beautifully delves into the profound metaphor of time as sand, offering a reflection on the nature of existence and the passage of time. The opening line, "sobering are the sands of time," immediately sets a contemplative tone, inviting readers to ponder the significance of each grain. It offers a hopeful note, suggesting that within the complexities of life, there exists the potential for beauty and fulfilment.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:47:00 PM

I appreciate your visit today and for your in depth read of my poem. I'm grateful you understood the sand metaphor as well as the contemplative nature of my poem. You're right...the potential for beauty and fulfillment does exist. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/22/2024 11:13:00 AM

A wonderful poem of human connection. A future of harmony will be paradise.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:48:00 PM

thank you, dear Hilda, for your visit and for your mindful comments. Have a blessed evening, hugs, Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/22/2024 11:06:00 AM

Dear Sara, I really loved how you eloquently delve into the symbolism of time and experience. You artistically capture the essence of human existence and transformation through the metaphor of grains of sand. It's the beauty found in life's journey and the importance of embracing our authentic selves amidst the erosion of time.- Blessings, my friend, Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:53:00 PM

I appreciate your in depth read and your insightful comments. I'm grateful you found my poem both eloquent and artistic...those words uplifted my poetic heart. Thank you. Here's to our authentic selves. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 3/22/2024 10:49:00 AM

Nice thought provoking poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:51:00 PM

thanks for visiting, Jay, and for commenting. I appreciate your support, enjoy your weekend, Sara

Marugu Mo

Date: 3/22/2024 10:43:00 AM

Quite sobering when you think about it, each one of our moments is measured. I like how you connect our erosion with the grains of sand...each one a product of erosive forces

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:51:00 PM

I'm grateful for your visit today..and agree it is sobering that our grains of sound are measure. Thanks for enjoying the 'connection' I made. Wishing you a splendid evening, Sara

Robert Sidwell

Date: 3/22/2024 9:49:00 AM

Added this as a fav. I loved the nuanced thought provoking style that was more uplifting than most sands of time type poems. Read it several times. Loved it!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:50:00 PM

awww, thank you Robert! I'm humbly grateful for the fave and glad you found this poem both contemplative and uplifting. Those words mean a great deal to me. I appreciate your visit and your support. Have a pleasant weekend, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/22/2024 9:21:00 AM

Quite a thought provoking verse Sara, just hope the sand keeps running through the glass. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/22/2024 5:48:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Tom. I agree...hope the sand keeps running through my hourglass for a while...still much poetry for me to write. Have a splendid weekend, Sara