Sand Through My Fingers

Faster than hourglass
more sand slip
through my fingers
words I couldn't tell you
pick them up one by one




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Jones Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 7:37 AM
Ah...more than words. It seems sometimes we let ..maybe pride or stubbornness keep us from saying those words....at least me...thanks for the reminder...awesome poem...
Guzzi Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 7:57 PM
dreamy very dreamy! I hope you are writing for my contest? Light & Love
Makama Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 8:09 AM
This is splendid and beautiful. Good write friend and keep the fire burning. its really nice coming across such a piece in a lovely day like this. Cheers! Funom Makama.
Onclaud Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 9:02 AM
hello, kashi bud!... wassup; do write again..miass ya!..:) huggs
Minardi Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 6:35 AM
enjoyed this a lot.
Dietrich Avatar
November 15, 2013 at 12:36 AM
Hi again.I'm finally done for the night!! See you later, my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
November 12, 2013 at 4:37 PM
love how sand and words both slip away . GREAT job, Kash. I sure enjoyed seeing this new one from you.
Richards Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 6:25 PM
The sand, like words are hard to put back in place once they have slipped away. So nice to see your poetry here again !!
Sivey Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 5:50 PM
This is an incredible and wonderful write my friend! You have surely enlightened me by the splendor of this lovely poem! What a terrific piece, truly a glorious poem, Great Work!!
Onclaud Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 12:41 PM
yo, kashi... imaginative tanka as the description of counting sand bewilders me... wow.. come visit!..:) hugggs
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