Life On Sundial

I only tell of sunny hours…
For me the trail of time disappears
in the depth of darkness at sundown,
but my mind doesn’t harbor any qualm,
I dream drenched in stardust of stellar sky…
I’ll trace the blazing heliacal trail
across another dazzling day waiting.

Let the beam of each new sun
slip on time-telling edge of your style,*
count the tides of time on the dial of life.
The chronology of your journey I’ll chronicle
as the defined shadow of soul revolves
around the static centre of timelessness
till it glitters in bliss eternal.

Watch with me the girdle of rotating time,
you’ll see the dawn open petals of wisdom,
in the best of times you’ll live the sunny hours…

(Note : *style is the edge of the gnomon which casts a
shadow on the sundial)

Written : February 4, 2019
April 13, 2020
Contest : Strand Pick 11, Any Theme, Any Form
Sponsor : Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Ashley Avatar
June 24, 2019 at 8:20 PM
Your poem is breathtaking, Subimal. Gorgeous imagery brings this personification to life. Congratulations on your wonderful win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Gauthier Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 10:02 PM
Congrats on your win, Subimal. Well done.
Awtry Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 8:14 AM
till it glitters in bliss eternal—each line is skillfully crafted. Congratulations!
Fairchild Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 8:11 PM
Love the alliteration, 'dream drenched in stardust of stellar sky'. You really have embraced the personification of the Sundial well! Congratulations! Ah, there are so many nice lines in this, and the whole thing just … WORKS! Bravo!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 3:19 PM
Back with congratulations for your win Subimal :) xomo!
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February 4, 2019 at 3:50 PM
Gorgeous penning Sumimal! My best to you in the contest. xomo
Kiser Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 8:17 AM
Remarkably beautiful in its entirety; it should do well in the contest; good luck.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 12:52 AM
This poem is the loveliest poem I have ever read about the charming sundial Subimal. We live our lives by night and day..."in the best of times you'll live the sunny hours" Splendid Subimal! : ) xxoo
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