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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Thomas Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 12:48 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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November 24, 2012 at 1:33 PM
All is said in this excellent write. Thanks you Elaine for sharing this couplet. Smiles, Connie
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November 22, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Elaine, congratulation with your featured poem of the week. God Bless, you and your family during the holidays,, always~ PD
Guzzi Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 2:38 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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