Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

From the Rafters

Time to put our clocks back 
Means we lose an hours daylight
So at 4 pm the sun goes down
As daytime turns into our night

Springing forward or falling back
Whose crazy idea was it to do that
In spring we lose an hours sleep
In fall an hour’s sleep we keep

The disadvantages of this
Means precious daylight hours are missed
On the dot of half past four 
The sky goes dark, daylight no more

On rising it is still pitch black 
Oh please do send our daytime back 
Till then I have no other choice 
Must hibernate till spring 
As daylight returns oh how I rejoice 
and from the rafters I sing...

Contest A Brian Strand Rhyme 
Sponsor Brian Strand 



Written 23rd October 2018

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Kim Merryman August 11, 2021 at 2:52 PM I totally agree with you, Ann! Great poem! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M Ann Gilmour August 12, 2021 at 1:02 AM Thank you dear Kim for your kind words my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex August 10, 2021 at 3:55 AM Time to put our clocks back Beautiful Starting line and then the continuous concept. Congratulations on your win! Ann Gilmour August 12, 2021 at 1:00 AM Bless you dear Christuraj for your lovely words, always appreciated. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

P.S. Awtry October 24, 2018 at 12:49 AM I always think how strange it is that daylight savings time ENDS when we have the LEAST daylight! Ann Gilmour October 24, 2018 at 1:46 AM Hello PS, yes I completely agree with you - very strange. Today is glorious so I am enjoying every moment... Kindest thoughts Ann x

Line Gauthier October 23, 2018 at 6:29 PM A fun poem, Ann, and shared anguish. Line xx Ann Gilmour October 24, 2018 at 1:49 AM Thanks Line for your comment. Yes I do really struggle in the darker months, but must try to keep positive. I have just woken to a stunningly beautiful morn so must get out and enjoy it before darkness descends! Kindest thoughts Ann x

Gordon Mcconnell October 23, 2018 at 4:39 PM Excellent penned piece Ann, giving what is brits feel about changing our time twice every year. Loved your flow and nice rhyme too. Have a good final week before we change at least we get extra hour inbed! Blessings,Gordon Ann Gilmour October 24, 2018 at 1:56 AM Morning Gordon, thanks for your lovely comment. I am hoping, like me you have woken to the most glorious autumn morning. The light is so beautiful with a crispness in the air and after witnessing the glory of another full moon, well what more could a gal want, haha, wishing you sun kisses and moonbeams, Ann x

Caren Krutsinger October 23, 2018 at 3:07 PM Daylight savings time works for me, but this is a very well-written piece of propaganda in the form of a poem, Ann.