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Reflections From the Hourglass

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The sand in my granny's antique hourglass . . . . reminds me of her oft-said prayers . . . . offered in our behalf . . . . even before . . . . we were . . . . born. . . . . . . . . . . All . . . . grandmas . . . . not that way . . . . Living her quiet life . . . . mine found time for intercession . . . . God was the only father she had known . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25, 2012

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Beata Agustin

Date: 11/30/2020 1:05:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Elaine George

Date: 11/29/2020 9:04:00 PM

Lovely hourglass shape and great story line. Many congrats on your win. ~ Elaine

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/29/2020 3:20:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work. Yes, doing these shapes isn't an easy endeavor but you did really well with it.Reads like your grandmother a very unique inspiration for you. Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/29/2020 11:27:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the "SHAPE UP" contest, R.A.P. :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 11/29/2020 12:10:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise, you are the bright sunshine smile in my life this dreary afternoon. Starting decorating for Christmas and got shot down by my son for nostalgic remembrances.

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/29/2020 5:21:00 AM

wonderfully penned... congratulations on your win! hugs

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 11/29/2020 12:11:00 PM

Thanks, Sandra; I appreciate and welcome your comment very much. Have a great December

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 7/26/2012 5:30:00 AM

Nicely done xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/26/2012 3:23:00 AM

Good reflections, well done. - (not all...) -hugs from grandma Anne-Lise :)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 5/19/2014 7:54:00 PM

Thank you, Anne Lise, for hinting at the mistake in my piece here. I have edited it and appreciate your comment. No real requirement for the contest except a shape poem, but I wanted matching syllable counts in both verses. It is not the story of my own grandma or anyone I know - but is too true of some fine ladies.