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Last Grain Falls

Missing image
As the last grain falls
through the hourglass
that marks the end
of man's passage in time

Hear, the crisp trumpet call
from the heralding angels
echoing the fact that the end
is no longer nigh, but upon us

See, the stars fall from the sky
watch fires burn and waters rise
taste the promise of eternal freedom
as one by one we are called home

Speak, of humble and almighty love
when you pass through the gates of light
prepare to shake the hand of our maker
as the last grain falls.

Author notes

Written inspired by the contest image, managed to inadvertently get the "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" metaphor working. Hope this is kind of what you had in mind, enjoy.

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  • whispernthedark Greeters member
    October 25, 2008

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    Actually I really love this write, I love the hope & inspiration. Sorry I overlooked commenting in the contest, sometimes when I have so many entries a couple may get overlooked on the comments but every entry is read. Sometimes I have to log out before I can comment. Thanks for entering.

    ♥
    whisper


    • Errant Panther gold member
      October 25, 2008
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      I thought perhaps since there were only 3 others besides mine out of 72 entries that somehow they slipped through the cracks, thank you for relaying your enjoyment of this piece, deeply appreciated


  • Frozentearz
    September 5, 2007

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    Congratulations on your award,
    Truly I Loved the effort and thought put into this
    many Blessings,
    Frozentearz


  • Frogzter gold member
    September 2, 2007

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    Prepare to meet Him when the last grain falls. This was a beautiful read! Thanks for entering and best wishes!

    Frogz~

  • mysty rain
    September 2, 2007

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    This is absolutely beautiful. Such a masterpiece. You have worked your words well with the picture. This is truly a winner in my opinion. I especially like the last two lines, "prepare to shake the hand of our maker as the last grain falls." This is truly wonderful and good luck in the contest. Your friend in Poetry, Mysty Rain


  • Frozentearz
    September 1, 2007
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    My only expectation to this contest was for each writer to look, feel, and write, and you have done all of this When I looked at the picture I saw the world, a higher power, and the sands of time,
    And thought this could be a wonderful pic to draw from
    I like the boarder you picked out, fits perfect with your words and theme,
    a great take on the picture,
    Thanks for joining in,
    Warm thoughts
    Frozentearz

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