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Two Seasons as Sands Flow Through The Hourglass of Life
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Two Seasons as Sands Flow Through The Hourglass of Life |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Too old to be young , yet….too young to be old Autumn passes at a walking pace as Winter waits beyond the snow covered mountains of life The climb steep, the trek unknown as sands flow through the hourglass in an endless fall of life’s granules. Lord, I am afraid, I know not the way. I stumble, I fall, my lungs gasp for air. Take my hand, guide me. You gave me life and the beat of a heart The feelings, the emotions, the fears The pains of loss, the joy of birth. Lord, those losses…I have grieved many days as I look into a past of shadows. Of memories that are here within, yet fading as time passes. Let not those I love feel the grief that I have felt upon the passing of my Winter. Let them remember those things good, those things pleasant. Let the wisdom of my trials be remembered only that they may learn from them. Lastly, give me the courage to continue my walk as each new day brings to me more memories As Autumn brings Spring into the lives of my children. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Lastly, give me the courage to continue my walk as each new day brings to me more memories As Autumn brings Spring into the lives of my children."   (big hugggssssss) Oh Barry, this is such a powerful prayer with enormous depth, I know He will fulfill your request as all your loved ones couldn't ask for anything more from the love and memories you share with them all as those you lost will forever be safe and never be forgotten as they will never forget you! (sigh) May everyday be filled with promise and may each smiling day have you singing hosannas from the bottom of your heart, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (08-11-2002 09:54 PM).] |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
What wonderful words you have posted Magnus. We all fear the unknown. But day by day we make new lasting memories for those we leave behind. Excellent read. |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
A powerful accounting of the years and fears life brings to us. And your children will go through this as well.... it is a path we all walk... may we all walk it together, and converge from the darkness into the light.... of LIFE. and in the meantime, enjoy the winding trail. Love, Light and Peace, Sherry Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry I know this feeling so well. You have penned from deep in your heart and it touches me to read. I pray to walk the path with with as much dignity and grace...as I'm sure that you will. Hugs to you my poet friend! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is a totally outstanding write, Barry. You have plucked at my deepest heartstrings and touched my very worst fears and hopes. Your poem says it all... so very eloquently and beautifully the truth  ~ hugs for the truth known by even a chipmunkLyra |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Barry I think you dislike this aging thing as much as I do. Enjoyed the beautiful poem that came out of the feelings. Sandra |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Barry~ this is just fantastic, I was sighing all through it.....let me add their is a certain peace to it as well....hugssss to you this day... Lauren~ The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Magnus, You have made many friends and I among the many. A fine write. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Wow Barry - what a powerful write - you evoke well the thoughts and feelings of the flow of seasons in one's life - loved it - Paul |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Well done! You have begun a poem spun from your inspiration. I hope you don't mind that my muse is on the loose and soon will choose to put ink to screen to find the scene you're growing in my mind. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Barry...not only should you frame this... but you should print several copies and take it to everyone in nursing homes...retirement villages...hospitals...for it is an everlasting promise of all the good that should ever come to visit earth... and yes, Sir...it is a  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ 'Too old to be young , yet….too young to be old Autumn passes at a walking pace as Winter waits beyond the snow covered mountains of life' This is one of the most profoundly beautiful thoughts I've ever read~ You word-touch me deeply~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Gosh, I sat down last night, in one of those reflective moods. I have been doing that a lot lately.... And I wanted to write something deep, from within my soul that said something about me. I wanted to share, that others might feel the feelings that I have felt....Knowing in my mind that there are many others that have... I never realized I would put on these pages something that would affect us all as it seems to have.... Thank You, each of you, you are all a part of this poet's heart... |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Barry ... this is beautifully written. A wonderful ponder of wisdom and wishes and hopes and dreams. Just lovely, much enjoyed. Best wishes, /Kit |
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