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Thursday, March 17, 2016

DMC: "Measuring Time" by Maria Marshall




MEASURING TIME

Pulled apart, we each drift and shift down
through the opening back to the ground.
Slowly slipping, counting out eternity,
we gather together in uniformity.

Individuals, separately small,
together we have the wherewithal,
to delineate time, measure your moments,
count down your life, or increase your focus.

We don't need any gears, springs, or hands,
we stand ready, awaiting your command,
to always and accurately amass —
We are the sands in the hourglass.

© 2016 Maria Marshall. All rights reserved.


Amy Ludwig VanDerwater has challenged us to write poems about small things— animals or objects you see everyday and don't give much thought. Click HERE for more details.

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11 comments:

  1. TabathaMarch 17, 2016 at 5:29 AM

    Clever!

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  2. Kathy HalseyMarch 17, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    Profound poem. I especially like the lines "Individuals, separately small,
    together we have the wherewithal." Beautiful.

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  3. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMarch 17, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    Humanity has so much potential when we come together. Thanks for expressing this in such a lovely way, Maria.

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  4. Robyn CampbellMarch 17, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    Genius. What a lovely way to convey this thought. The last line is perfect. A very inspiring poem. Loved reading it. I read it through several times and savored each word. :-) Saving this little ditty in a folder in my inbox.

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  5. ciMarch 17, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    Great poem. I loved it. I agree totally with Robyn.

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  6. Jessica BigiMarch 17, 2016 at 10:47 AM

    what a beautiful wisdom to reflect on this spring day Thank you for blessing us with you rich poem of wisdom :)

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  7. Vivian KirkfieldMarch 17, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    So well done, Maria! I love the meaning...but also the lyrical style. Your rhymes and slant/near rhymes work perfectly together. Great job!!!!

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  8. michelle koganMarch 17, 2016 at 8:53 PM

    What a unique sense of time, and I love your last line, "We are the sands in the hourglass."

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  9. RosiMarch 17, 2016 at 11:45 PM

    Very nice. I particularly like the opening two lines. Thanks!

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  10. BJ LeeMarch 19, 2016 at 3:14 AM

    Wonderful!

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  11. Alayne Kay ChristianMarch 24, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    I love the curiosity this creates, and the wonderful reveal at the end. Thanks for sharing.

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