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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa 
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Sand flows slowly downward in the glass. Marking the passage of time in precise measure. Moving smoothly through the narrow neck, constant, relentless, unaffected by humanity. Is this then the sum of a life? The movement of sand in a clear glass? Impartial and sterile, guided by gravity, instead of the compassion of men? Who among us can say with certainty that the billions walking the earth are even aware of any other individual existance other than their own? And when we become aware of another soul, do we treasure it as we would our own? Or simply tolerate it as a means to control the boredom of our individuality. Is that a sincere sence of loss we feel, when the sands run out for another? Or relief, that we will survive another day, that our glass is not yet empty. I ponder this as the sands in my glass flow downward, marking the passage of my time. In the end, will anyone notice the absence of sand in my glass? The end of my time? I think not. If the truth be known, we are simply creatures here for a moment in eternity. As with all creatures, we live, we die, we are forgotten by time, falling steadily in the glass. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Pegasus; Exquisitely written poem. I don't agree with the fatalism, because being an optimist, I believe that we are each beautiful creations, here for a profound purpose, that is, to love and be loved. Time is meaningless in the hands of God. Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
me too, Ellie..just standing in someone elses shoes..lol the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Honey Bunch Member
since 2000-08-08
Posts 99South Africa |
Very nicely written poem, Pegasus, and my very thoughts today in an unfinished piece! |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
oh, oh..hope I didn't spoil it for you HB..  thanks for the read..the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
I like it, I guess it just gives me someting to think about What I write and others read is your own experiance and perceptions. |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
peg..i agree with ellie.. being a bit of an optimist myself... glad you were only standing in someone elses shoes with this one  wonderfully written! hugs, dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Maria, dg..thank you for the kind words.. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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a_little_girl Member
since 2000-05-08
Posts 307San Alejandro, HI, USA |
Is our existense a mere grain of sand in that glass? Who knows. But your poem pegasus111 is really in depth on that question. Perhaps its even closer to answering it. --Little Girl |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
pegasus bows to the little lady |
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wordancer Senior Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 809VA |
quote: A very real thought that has cross my mind many times...that I'm but a speck of sand in a endless ocean. When I disappear what difference would it make. Well written, glad that I decided to stop in here today!  -Lady |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
your energy never ceases to amaze me in spite of what you say about fatigue. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
This is lovely. Im so glad I stopped by and read..beautifully written. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Very well written and thought provoking. Good analogy with the hour glass. Marcy |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Victoria, Marcy..thank you..sorry I was late getting back to you, I'vr been away for a few days.. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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