sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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UNWRITTEN HOURS

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The clock hand breaks, suspended mid-swing~  
a fracture in the air where yesterday  
still hums, untouched. You reach, and the moment  
folds like origami, a crane of might-have-beens.  

Your father’s laugh echoes ahead of you,  
already gone. The future is a room  
with all its doors ajar. You step through  
and find your shadow waiting, older,  

holding a ticket back. The present  
is the only place you’re never allowed to stay.

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Line Gauthier December 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM Love the feeling of limbo you managed so well to portray. A FAVE. sara Etgen-Baker December 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM thanks for appreciating the 'limbo' Grateful for your fave! most kind of you

Sara Kendrick December 7, 2025 at 3:36 AM Whoa!!, Sara B. A deeply moving emotional work. People live with emotionally disturbing situations running through their minds and hearts for a lifetime. Sara K sara Etgen-Baker December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM thanks for your comments, Sara K. True...people live with so much in their minds and hearts. hugs, Sara B

Gershon Wolf December 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM Simply outstanding, Sara. ~ Father Time sara Etgen-Baker December 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM thanks for your kind words and visit, Father Time :-)

Joseph P. DiMino December 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM Brilliant! Love every word. You get FAV! sara Etgen-Baker December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM wow, thank you Joe....grateful for your FAV

Paige Hind December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM Very wise, this holds a certain feel that lasts sara Etgen-Baker December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM thanks, Paige....glad the words linger...nice of you to say. Merry Christmas, hugs, Sara

Christopher Delegans December 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM I love the perspective of this. It often seems we are forced to think out of the moment in the moment all too frequently. Very much enjoyed reading, Sara! sara Etgen-Baker December 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM I agree with you, Christopher...being forced too frequently. Appreciate your visit and encouraging words, Sar a

Shadow Hamilton December 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM this is simply beautiful Sara I love it a fav for sure hugs Shadow sara Etgen-Baker December 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM awww, thank you, kind Shadow. Grateful for your encouragement and for your FAV!! Merry Christmas and hugs, Sara