Frank Halliwell Poet Rhyme

The Hourglass

THE HOURGLASS

                            Frank Halliwell

The sand runs swiftly through the glass
For me as well as you,
The lines etch deeper every day,
My mirror proves it's true.

We're here for just a little while,
A mere instant in time.
A single flutter of a heart
In life's great pantomime.

The act of birth; a miracle!
...A death sentence as well!
For just beyond the wondrous joy..
The tolling of that bell.

Old age should not a burden be,
Though we may feel that's true.
...Consider it a privilege
That's granted to a few. 
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Frank Halliwell January 15, 2014 at 9:03 AM Thanks for your comment,Anne Lise ! I'm glad you liked it! 8-) Frank

Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2014 at 2:59 AM - A well written poem about life ... that goes too fast - enjoy every day, the day is not coming back, Frank. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)