Circadian Wobble

Circadian Wobble

Circadian tripped through a trap door
Into amended reality of light and time
Where confusion missteps through the waltz of the hours,
And intervals of minutes
Glare at each other suddenly plucked out of place
Leaping into a space reserved for colleagues,
Renamed without their permission,
Here circadian wobbles in an new identity assumed
Where dawn rises in darkness -
Dusk becomes twilight –
When the morning star collides
With alpenglow
And sleep eludes the routine of dreamers
Rhythm disrupted –
Gone the orderly synchronized ballet of hours,
In their birth space,
Minutes running early
Gazing into prophetic confusion
Back to days to come
Déjà vu unpacked
Staggering in crunchy seconds of DLSD
Sunlight confused by second hands
Not knowing their place
In the Circadian scheme or on the face of eternity’s timepiece
A standoff in the litany of changing light
That lingers just a little longer in the cycle of day and night
Surrealist creation longing to hold onto light
Until the globe turns its face into the season
When time and light re-align.

DLSD – Daylight Savings Time Disorder

3-17-21
Contest:  Inner Alignment
Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 3/19/2021 8:19:00 AM
Oh, the artistry of it! My rhyme time friend, you are a free verse force to be reckoned with! The creative flourish of your imaginative pen captures and enraptures my heart's imagination. Metaphorical beauty and magnificence flows from your golden pen, dearest Sam. Every line a poetic gem, what a talent you possess! Love this and a fav! Best wishes for a win. Warmest wishes and hugs on their way to you.. ~Susan
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Date: 3/18/2021 5:55:00 AM
Wonderful and engrossing. God bless you with many more. Best wishes for the contest. Love, Gina
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/18/2021 10:18:00 AM
Thank you my friend for your always encouraging visits and words! They are a blessing. So grateful for your prayers and best wishes. Like the new picture and hairstyle! Looks great! Sending you blessings and a hug! :)
Date: 3/17/2021 4:30:00 PM
Very nicely written Sam. Good luck in the contest.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/18/2021 10:14:00 AM
Hi Caren. Thank you for your visit, positive thoughts and encouraging message. This is a wonderful theme to ponder and explore. Hope you are doing well in DST! Sending you blessings!
Date: 3/17/2021 4:20:00 PM
The whole disruptive process described very nicely indeed. Quite original and a winner I think. Best wishes for the contest.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/18/2021 10:11:00 AM
Thank you so much W.A. - every time the clock is adjusted for DST my sleep pattern suffers. Thought it would be a fun take on the contest! Hope you are well. So good to hear from you. So grateful for your good wishes.
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