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The Hourglass

Sands of time slipping

time keeps ticking

on

and

on again

Falling down through the hourglass

time is racing, running, barreling

towards me

no escape

It hits me

time stands still

and I am in your arms

for the last time

ever

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caitlin-spruell

Canadian

Published: Nov 7, 2012
LinesWords: 1442

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