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The Sand Man

You try to hold the desert sand in your burning hand, To measure your inflated ego as a mighty man And as the grains slip through your hand, you finally understand, You can walk upon this earth, but ...'God' still owns the land

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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Date: 4/16/2018 12:48:00 PM
Oh wow Elaine! It's not often you read so much power in so few words! This is truly awesome.
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Date: 11/24/2012 1:33:00 PM
All is said in this excellent write. Thanks you Elaine for sharing this couplet. Smiles, Connie
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Date: 11/22/2012 5:16:00 PM
Elaine, congratulation with your featured poem of the week. God Bless, you and your family during the holidays,, always~ PD
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Date: 11/19/2012 2:38:00 PM
I was reading your book yesterday haven't heard from you in so long, everything ok? 4 perfect lines here! Light & Love
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