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As Time Sifts Shifting Sands
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As Time Sifts Shifting Sands |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Time weathers the worn and weary face as memories burden the heart in ragged beat. A beat once strong, now labored, oft times in hurried retreat. The Sphinx stands ominously still among the shifting sands, as history is covered daily, from toils of laboring hands. Sifting slowly through the grasp as tears mingle with times dust. Wandering lonely in the clasp of that which comes, which must. If but one could the wearied brow turn back the toils of a mortal man. To cast away the tilling plow as furrowed rows carry life’s tears again. As burdens bend the weakened knee and arch the back from greatest weight A man does stand most humbly in wait of yet his chosen fate. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
"Wandering lonely in the clasp of that which comes, which must." awesome! loved the ending lines too...the whole write is superb! just brilliant, in rhyme and theme [This message has been edited by passing shadows (07-12-2003 01:10 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
So very deep dear Magnus .... There will come a time when time won't matter ... meanwhile there is melancholy ... Beautiful poem! Love, Margherita  |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Beautiful! |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
A strike of the lightning of regret...for time cannot turn back, her destiny is tomorrow. Wonderful write. Be well. TD |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
As burdens bend the weakened knee and arch the back from greatest weight A man does stand most humbly in wait of yet his chosen fate Barry, this one hurts.  Ethel |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is wistful and so well written. Hugs Sandra |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It is believed that we choose our burdens as part of our divine plan--however, that knowledge does not make them any lighter... May the rain wash away all sorrows, Warm hugs, Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Some have more than others...James |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Sifting slowly through the grasp as tears mingle with times dust. Wandering lonely in the clasp of that which comes, which must I am in a fragile state of mind today and this just about knocked the wind out of me, especially after reading that you're leaving?? Oh Barry, I wish you didn't have to go! My best to you, respectfully~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...Can't think of what to say... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic write Barry.... Please don't make it be the last 'sigh'. ~Smiles, Hugs & Sighs, Nancy~ ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
you are a visionary you know that? you see things that mere men would trip over........i miss u already |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Barry - we do stand to wait our fate whatever it may be. Nice write... BC |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Barry, I know the weight you may have to bear may burden your soul, but it certainly will not be too heavy of a load for a back as strong as your own. *smiling* . . . xxoo |
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