Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Sand Through the Hourglass

if only we still had
all the time in the world
and our youth to squander
all the paths to explore
and wander at our leisure

the echo amplified
do you not hear the clamor
as each grain of sand
through the hourglass
counts down each hour

to me it's as loud as thunder
a warning for us to make amends
and reconcile the time we've left
though it might be wonderful to linger
soon enough we'll be called
to our next and ultimate adventure



AP: 2nd place 2026, 2nd place 2023, Honorable Mention 2023, Honorable Mention 2023

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Kim Rodrigues March 24, 2023 at 3:18 PM At every angle of the hourglass, wanting it to turn over and begin again. Line Gauthier March 24, 2023 at 8:29 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Kim ~

Fin Chuuk March 23, 2023 at 4:42 PM That picture is as beautiful as your poem, Line. Gorgeous! Line Gauthier March 24, 2023 at 8:30 PM Thank you very much, Fin ~

Daniel Turner March 23, 2023 at 2:03 PM a poem to make one stop and think, Line. The sand keeps falling as days turn into dunes. Really nice write:) Line Gauthier March 24, 2023 at 8:30 PM Thank you very much Daniel, for your most appreciated visit and comment.