Reason A. Poteet Poet Free verse

Just a Matter of Time

broken spindle lay on its side
the stair rail weakened 
Can an hour glass turn itself?
no one hastens the seeming repose

splintered spindle reclines in peace
raggedy doll's eyes are closed
and the hour glass gathers dust
objects jog her memories of a fight


spindle in one scarred hand
doll clutched in the other
she turns the hour glass over
day of new beginnings

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Poet Destroyer A March 16, 2013 at 12:37 PM REASON, this is a nice winning poem. CONGRATULATIONS!!! ;-) always~ PD

Joseph May March 15, 2013 at 8:43 PM congrats on your win Reason

Andrea Dietrich March 15, 2013 at 4:55 PM hey way to go with this one in Jeremy's contest. It had me confounded but you sure pulled it off. Congratulations.

Sheri Fresonke Harper March 15, 2013 at 2:39 PM Reason, congratulations on your win! You made a lovely poem that takes us from a memory place into the future.

Debra Squyres March 15, 2013 at 11:33 AM What a wonderful, deep, thought provoking, heartfelt write !! Congrats on your win !!

Connie Gildersleeve March 15, 2013 at 6:43 AM Nicely done. I enjoyed your poem. A well deserved win. Congratulations! Connie

Jeremy Martin March 15, 2013 at 5:26 AM Beautiful sharp writing, Reason! Congratulations

Tim Ryerson March 15, 2013 at 2:55 AM Stunning and beautiful poem, Reason...Had to read it several times to let it soak in...The last verse absolutely floored me... Congratulations - Tim

Susan Palli February 28, 2013 at 1:48 PM I enjoyed this one

David Williams February 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM Reason a heartfelt piece...David