Hours Lost

So many hours have gone by
Passed, stolen by the wind
They are helpless while we sleep
With its black fists
The darkness captures them
Throws them to the wind
They are carried deep into the sea
The waves swallow them whole
They become lost and meaningless
Never to live again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Smith Avatar
November 21, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Very profound and well written.
Ekpemandu Avatar
November 20, 2011 at 2:58 PM
interesting piece.i like it
Falotico Avatar
November 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM
strong emotions pour in this piece... Michael
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