A poem that may arrive on time?

Question

Time

By Semper Fi Reborn

Sand is sifted through an hourglass

Hovering above the Earth

Unseen by the telescopes and satellites

Unconcerned with the blue marble

Or the goings on within her

One grain of sand

For every soul that has ever lived here

Symbolizing birth

And death

All in time

Time will not stand still

It is not captured by your wristwatch

Nor restrained in a clock

Time is a runner

A hurdler

A discus thrower

Answer 1

A wonderful metaphor to make the grains of sand equal the number of people who have ever lived here.  

The grain reminded me of the egg that waits to be fertilized.

I love that you show time as a runner, hurdler, discus thrower; I have shown time as a liar and thief.

Excellent poetry.

T.

Answer 2

It is always time for your poems.

Answer 3

Terrific !!!  This is a keeper.

Answer 4

I love it. DId you really write this?

Answer 5

Oh my gosh I love it! That is a really good poem, and really well written! I could totally visualize everything that was being talked about. Keep writing you're very talented

Answer 6

I was minded of Pratchett's novels and the image of Death with his hourglasses for each soul. Good writing SF.  

Answer 7

So effective SF......."Or the goings on within her" Love that !!

Answer 8

The sands of time, oh how small we truly are.

Kudos

Answer 9

Mesmerizing. I love it.

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