Krishnanand Guptar Poet Concrete

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“The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we will them or not ...”- by Christopher Paolini

Written 19 April 2025

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The Sands of Time

                                           The Sands of Time

                         The sands of time moves on without respite,
                              whether monarchs or humble vassals 
                                  have to bow at its moving shrine, 
                                      it drips on without kindness
                                         without grains of solace
                                          for souls great or small
                                              and does not wait 
                                                    for a while 
                                                         as it
                                                           is 
                                                           a
                                                      precious
                                                    gift of God
                                                bestowed to man  
                                               to apply with thrift 
                                            not to waste it in vain 
                                         as moments frittered away
                                       can never, never be regained
                                   despite all efforts to retrieve them
                                 despite all will to halt its silent march.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers April 30, 2025 at 6:22 AM Hello Krishnanand, Oh how you captured the relentless, impartial flow of time with such clarity and grace. A POTD! I love how you show us that time is both a gift and a stern teacher-unmoved by status, unyielding to our pleas. Your words gently urge us to cherish each moment, for once lost, they’re truly gone. Thank you for this wise, beautifully crafted reflection. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Krishnanand Guptar April 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM Dear friend, thanks a lot for appreciating the poem and for your very kind words and wishes which have raised my spirits high. Wish you a delightful day filled with the blessings of light.

Brandy Nicole April 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM Time ' is a precious gift ' indeed. Cherish each and every moment. Your thoughts are tender and beautiful, my dear friend. The hour glass image helps create the mood within your poem. Congratulations Krishnanand, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM Thanks a lot dear friend for your inspiring comments and your kind wishes. May your day be filled with the light of blessings.

Benjamin Bartley April 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM Congratulations on this unique POTD. Thanks for sharing! Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM Thank you dear poet for visiting my page and your kind wishes. May you have a pleasant day filled with smiles.

Nancy Kaufman April 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM Dear Krishnanand, Wow. What a superbly elegant POTD, "The sands of time". I love the visual of the hour glass and your wise words reminding all that our lives are a gift from God and not to waste our opportunities. Enjoy your well deserved recognition.

Zyrool Gifford April 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM Hello Krishnanand, congratulations on your POTD win with this beautifully written poem of yours. An amazing piece. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead, fellow poet. Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM Thanks a lot dear friend for loving the poem and your kind wishes. May your week be filled with shining light and smiles.

Paula Goldsmith April 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "The Sands of Time" write. Have a blessed day with your win....... Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM Thanks a lot dear poet for appreciating the poem and your kind wishes. May your day be blessed with divine light.

Unseeking Seeker April 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM Beautiful words, superbly crafted, KG ~ warmest congratulations on POTD Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM Thanks a lot, dear poet, for your inspirational comments on the above poem and for your kind wishes. May your day be blessed with spiritual thoughts and writings.

Annie Lander April 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM well said Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM Thank you my friend for visiting my page and appreciating the write. Wish you a pleasant day.

Tania Kitchin April 21, 2025 at 4:37 AM Krishnanand, a nicely done concrete poem. Congratulations on POTD. Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM Thank you a lot dear poetess for appreciating the poem and your kind wishes. May your day be filled with the light of blessings.

John Lawless April 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM WOW...the opening and closing line masterfully bookend the mysteries of times passing...nicely done Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM Dear friend, thanks a lot for your inspiring comments snd for appreciating the poem. These mean so much to me. Wish you a pleasant day with the light of blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 21, 2025 at 2:57 AM - Beautiful, Krishnanand :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM Thanks a lot dear friend for appreciating the poem and your kind words. Wish you a delightful day blessed with divine light.

Karen Jones April 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM Cool form! Congratulations on potd! Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM Thanks a lot dear friend for loving the write and your kind wishes. May you have a pleasant day filled with smiles

Tom Cunningham April 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM Well composed verse Krishnan, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM Thanks a lot dear poet for your inspiring remarks and your nice words. Wish you a delightful day filled with blessings

Joanna Daniel April 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM Very nice, congratulations:) Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM Many thanks, dear poetess for appreciating the poem and your kind wishes. May your day be filled divine blessings.

Sotto Poet April 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM Just impressed by the beauty of your etheree. Congratulations on your trophy win. This is a fave Krishnanand Guptar April 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM Thanks a lot, dear poet, for your inspiring comments and your kind wishes. Wish you a pleasant day filled with the light of blessings.

Edward Ibeh April 20, 2025 at 4:31 AM Beautiful concrete poem, Krishnanand. I love it, and Brian will, too. Krishnanand Guptar April 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM Thanks a lot dear poet for appreciating the above poem and for your kind wishes. Wish you a very pleasant and auspicious Easter, filled with the light of divine blessings.