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Time of History

When the first
glass horologe
was made,
is lost
in time;

somewhere
in sands
between
past
and future.

Sea Navigation
relied upon
compass
for direction
hour glass
for time.

Been winged
fleeting human existence
since 14th century,
and symbol
for many purpose.

Time rest in
sands
of
the
hour glass.
 
 
 

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Hour Glass

10 to 50 words more or less

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  • Malabu
    May 21, 2008

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    an intresting turn of events...as to where and when the first hour glass was made...what comes to mind is wearing it on our wrist haha...can you imagine always being late?...love the history class in this little delight you have written..
    Mal


  • Wandering Woodchuck silver member
    May 2, 2008
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    An interesting portrayal of history.


  • Harlequin Bunny
    May 2, 2008

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    I've heard hourglasses referred to in poetry countless times, but this is the first poem I've ever read that is ABOUT an hourglass, no metaphoric "sand slipping through my fingers" involved. It's really neat seeing the history of them put like this! If my history texts had been written so gracefully, I probably would've paid more attention.


  • frownsnfreckles
    May 2, 2008

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    fascinating! A really interesting and informative piece, while maintaining a poetic freestyle and form


  • Robin Candor
    May 1, 2008

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    I love the concrete choice here. I also like the nautical choice of theme. Then of course there is the fact about time personal implied, and 'time' in general. Did you miss anything? I don't believe so. You caught it all and I hope it turns out as you hoped, I think it should. RC


  • movedon
    May 1, 2008

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    wonderful work! i really like this piece. the last stanza is really good. best of luck to you in the contest

    spreading some love,
    miley


  • Stardust-luvr
    May 1, 2008

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    wow my dear friend not only did you bring the write to life with beauty you also brought a history lesson to life. well done and many blessings always xxx

  • JWGoethe
    May 1, 2008
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    well done. I especially like the last stanza with its hourglass form. Bravo.


  • Hate-And-Pain
    May 1, 2008

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    A very well written and thought provoking piece. It makes so much sense and is one that can be read over and over. And good luck with the contest.


  • Wolf of Roses
    May 1, 2008
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    Lovely

    I like the way that this poem just makes you think of a time that we nowadays could only dream of.

  • sin
    May 1, 2008
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    Great!!

    Awesome write... I really like your name r u into wolves??!!!

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