Hourglass

Hourglass…

My only hourglass is running out of sand.
For sure, there is nothing within Promised Land.
Stop for a second think; what is gone is gone.
Regret that youth never went as it was planned.

Upon which path did I come into this life?
Nothing easy came up for me in this strife.
I did not ask for this; I must return soon.
I need some courage, an unmerciful knife.

I am leaving, and my path is too oblique.
A thousand mysteries will add to mystique.
Where is my destination? Who is driving?
When I get there, I know it will be unique.


Half of this world to me was pain and half loss.
A lot of people I know act as my boss.
I want to fly and dance with swallows at dawn;
Or maybe talk to a man who was on the cross.

1/18/17   Haloo

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Date: 10/24/2017 11:45:00 PM
a very deeply felt poem, well wrote!
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 10/25/2017 4:37:00 AM
Thank you my friend..
Date: 3/18/2017 4:00:00 PM
A deep write Pashang. Things might not go as planned, but eventually, everything will fall into its rightful place.
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/19/2017 2:30:00 AM
Indeed...
Date: 2/21/2017 9:29:00 PM
Sad poem, Pashang. Very moving and deeply felt. Courage, my friend. Pray for courage. (By the way, you might want to insert the word, "the", in the last line right before the word, "man". Just a suggestion.)
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/28/2017 2:24:00 AM
Thank you for suggestion Carole.This is a Rubai, and in this style the meter, syllables must be perfect unlike free verse.
Date: 2/6/2017 2:23:00 AM
Hello Pashang, I chose this because of its title and its rubaiyat form.' So here I am with Jesus..' I can only say God exists and when or if you accept him, its between you and Him from there, we all have a journey, I am aware many horrific things have been done in relegion, from the Aztecs to the Roman cults to catholics and Anglican, I think 1 key is to be humble and not to seek a status with Him.' God bless.'
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/6/2017 11:39:00 AM
Thanks Joe, I will see you when I see you...
Date: 2/5/2017 7:03:00 PM
Pashang this is a very thoughtful poem reflecting on your life path. I like that ending and dancing with swallows!
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/5/2017 11:31:00 PM
Thank you Andrea..
Date: 1/28/2017 4:57:00 PM
After so much sadness, it is nice to see at the end you still have hope. At least I hope that is what you mean Pashang.
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/3/2017 1:41:00 PM
Jean, you're so wonderful....
Date: 1/26/2017 4:30:00 PM
I agree with Harry. Thank you for sharing, Pashang. Elaine
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/26/2017 5:41:00 PM
Thank you my dear...
Date: 1/25/2017 6:23:00 AM
Powerful and profound, excellent poetry...
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/26/2017 5:40:00 PM
Thank you Harry, I'm glad that you liked it.....
Date: 1/19/2017 11:59:00 AM
- A powerful write, Pashang ... I feel a little sad - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/19/2017 2:56:00 PM
Thanks Love
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