Beatrice Boyle Poet Rhyme

The Sands of Time

The sands of time flow quickly
Through the hourglass of time
We never know when the bells will toll
Or for whom the bells will chime
If only I had known
How quickly life would flow
I would hug my loved ones tighter
And never let them go
Not waiting for tomorrow
I say I love you every day
For the hourglass keeps flowing
I may only have today
I can’t hold back tomorrow
Nor halt the flowing sand
But I will treasure every moment
Until God holds out his hand

Copyright© 2011 Beatrice Boyle
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Juanita Warden July 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM Wow, very good. I so enjoy reading your words. Beatrice Boyle July 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM Thanks Juanita, time waits for no one I'm afraid...I used to count the years, now I count the days! Love, Bea

Andrea Dietrich July 10, 2011 at 4:33 PM an excellent message very nicely crafted, my friend! Beatrice Boyle July 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM Thanks for stopping by Andrea...those sands do keep on flowing...but as long as they are...I'm happy!