Leofina Jane

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HOURGLASS

In Art, Contemporary English Poetry, Contemporary Poetry, English Poetry, Ethnopoetics, Literature, Lyric Poetry, Modernist Poetry, Poems, Poetry, Poetry by Filipino, Prose Poetry, Surrealist Poetry, Verse, World Poetry, Writing on May 30, 2009 at 7:58 am

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I used to drift
with the changing seasons, and
I saw you there-

While the hourglass
kept its staccato drips- not
long before you showed me
how to dance with the
sacred rhythms that
held my soul.

Patiently, I
watched- as your shadow
intently looked over the
rubble and stained fragments- of
moments left behind by
the present that
never stops.

I felt the
raging breath of
your soul-

Consumed with blaze of
desire so intense- to
recapture the splendor, once
imprinted on the face of
an emblem- now,
faded.

I was there- as
the hourglass counts
the passing
moments.

I have been there-
like the grains of sand
in the hourglass- eternally
drifting with you in every
turning point of the
changing seasons.

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NOTE:

“Poetry can be a “means” as well as an art- (reminds me of something that I read about poetry being not practical and useful, which i regard as otherwise. I just can’t recall the exact article..) Admittedly, I have been guilty of using this medium  “selfishly” sometimes- like “sending messages”- by throwing my thoughts to the wind or, like writing a letter to an old friend-  especially when one is in doubt, confused, or troubled- and the communication lines doesn’t seem to be accessible, :-) …there goes my poetic ramblings for today, :-) “


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  1. Such passionate language! A beautifully expressed poem.

    Reply
    leafless 26 May 2009 at 5pm

  2. i put
    my hand on dripping sand
    trying to capture everyone
    i close, it passes through
    between my fingers, it flow
    the more i hold it so tight
    the less stayed on my sight

    i let it drip
    i have a bundle, so beautiful
    i marvel with it, i got more
    even when i turn upside down
    so much stayed like a mound
    with smile i let it go freely
    i understand it’s suppose to be

    i watch
    a pyramid before me, i sigh
    sparkling crystals drip by
    a grain drop replaces one
    softly cascading to ground
    am still here as sun shines
    over tall, beautiful pines

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    eugene 26 May 2009 at 9pm

  3. I like how you write your poems. Your writings are like modern-day Barret-Browning or somethin’. Of course you have a distinct style.

    Reply
    B.R 27 May 2009 at 12am

  4. Leafless-
    So glad to see you here-
    and your words are blessings, :-) . Thank you so very much, :-)

    Reply
    Leofina Jane 27 May 2009 at 2am

  5. Manong Eugene,

    now this is really wise- the wisdom of the sand- of letting go, acceptance- etc…

    “with smile i let it go freely
    i understand it’s suppose to be…”
    - hey, you guys give up that easy????, LOL!!!just kidding! :-)

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    Leofina Jane 27 May 2009 at 2am

  6. B.R.-
    You made my day, LOL-:-)

    Elizabeth Barret-Browning rules my poetic world!(er, along with EE cummings, khalil gibran, byron, etc…:-). To be even associated with her in your mind- that simply blew me away, :-) . But then- my works are light years away from the grandeur of her/their poetic pen(s).. will keep on trying, though- not a bad idea, afterall, LOL!!! Thank you so very much, ;-)

    Reply
    Leofina Jane 27 May 2009 at 2am

  7. dear lj,
    its simply divine, you can make a painting out of words.
    keep them coming

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    trisha 28 May 2009 at 10am

  8. Excellent poem Leofina Jane. Especially loved the line While the hourglass kept its staccato drips…
    The poem speaks to me of youth lost, the relentless advance of time.
    Well done.
    Hope life finds you well. Take care :-)
    ~JD

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    JD 29 May 2009 at 5pm

  9. Jane, I loved this poem! It has remarkable expressions and imageries which is quite admirable! I also felt like that you were hankering on the past moments and reflecting back on this poem, which have sort of sweet & melancholic feelings! Keep up your good work! ~Dib

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    Dibyendra Hyoju 1 June 2009 at 3am

  10. Trisha,

    thank you my dear, will try, :-) .

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    Leofina Jane 4 June 2009 at 3am

  11. Thanks a bunch, dear JD-

    “While the hourglass kept its staccato drips…
    The poem speaks to me of youth lost, the relentless advance of time..”

    Loss time, it is JD, :-) . On my perspective at least,:-0 (as I was writing it)- it illuminated more on the essence of that lost moment- and it was something that was beyond my control- which I think becomes like grains within me that never cease to exist.:-)

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    Leofina Jane 4 June 2009 at 3am

  12. Hi Dib! :-)

    Nice to see you here, and thank you for that wonderful comment! Appreciate it, :-)

    Reply
    Leofina Jane 4 June 2009 at 3am

  13. Interview Request

    Hello Dear and Respected,
    I hope you are fine and carrying on the great work you have been doing for the Internet surfers. I am Ghazala Khan from The Pakistani Spectator (TPS), We at TPS throw a candid look on everything happening in and for Pakistan in the world. We are trying to contribute our humble share in the webosphere. Our aim is to foster peace, progress and harmony with passion.

    We at TPS are carrying out a new series of interviews with the notable passionate bloggers, writers, and webmasters. In that regard, we would like to interview you, if you don’t mind. Please send us your approval for your interview at my email address “ghazala.khi at gmail.com”, so that I could send you the Interview questions. We would be extremely grateful.

    regards.

    Ghazala Khan
    The Pakistani Spectator
    http://www.pakspectator.com

    Reply
    Ghazala Khan 6 June 2009 at 7am

    • Dear Ghazala Khan,

      Greetings and Peace.

      Firstly, alllow me to commend your noble purpose in connecting the world in peaceful, harmonious way- I strongly believe that it is what we need at the present times. An interview with you is definitely a privilege- one that I would gladly accept. To be even considered for that purpose is an inspiration, thank you so very much for the opportunity. You may send me your questions at your convenience.

      Leofina Jane

      “Let my heart be broken by the things that breaks the heart of God” – Bob Pierce

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      Leofina Jane 9 June 2009 at 12am

  14. Hey, I just came across your blog a few moments back. The level of imagery and intensity in your poems are stunning. Very heartfelt, very sensitive, this one. Keep writing!

    Reply
    Brosreview 8 June 2009 at 8pm

    • Hello Brosreview,

      Your words are music to my pen, :-) - a very inspiring comment such as this always lit the fire of passion that has been keeping the poetic drips going- thank you very much!

      Best Regards,
      Leofina Jane

      “Let my heart be broken by the things that breaks the heart of God” – Bob Pierce

      Reply
      Leofina Jane 9 June 2009 at 12am

  15. I like your style. Writing in a way that you are speaking to a good friend. Emotions burst out and the words simply melt while pictures drawn distinctively on a canvass that you time.

    I agree with Ajey, heartfelt and sensitive.

    Z

    Reply
    zorlone 27 June 2009 at 10pm

    • Hi Zorlone,

      Welcome to my poetry blog, am thrilled to have you here. :-) I deeply appreciate your comment, and am glad you liked my so-called “art”, :-) .

      I remember telling another friend (in one of my emails) that “poems reflects the soul of the writer-poet”. I’ve been scribbling poetry verses for quite sometime now, and the good thing is- I keep on learning about it as I go through the process of “creating and re-creating” collages of life through simple words and limited phrases.

      I guess I’ve been exposing the deepest recesses of my soul in my poems- :-) . I guess that contributes to the “character” of the poems I’ve written so far- they’re “art immitating life”- my life, that is lol!

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      Leofina Jane 28 June 2009 at 1am

      • Sorry, that was supposed to be

        “pictures drawn distinctively on a canvass that ‘is part of’ you time.

        I completely agree with you. Poetry is one of my best suits, I think, he he he, and writing them down using different styles, no, make that, using evolving styles, make your poems grow.

        One of the reasons why I wanted to blog was to do a little “show and tell.” I will write my poem and hope that people will start reading them.

        I will be looking forward to your future posts.

        Z

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        zorlone 28 June 2009 at 6am

  16. Now that’s amazing, to encounter another poetry enthusiast- am surely glad, Z :-) . I’ll definitely check on your blog later-

    Yes indeed, :-) . That’s one of the many good things about poetry, we can create and re-create these stuff and they’ll be as unique and as different as the last “style”, :-) .

    Thanks Z, I do love this “poetry chats”, lol!

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    Leofina Jane 30 June 2009 at 4am