Geoffrey Brewer Poet Personification

The Spirit of the Sun Dial

THE SPIRIT OF THE SUN DIAL

I tell the sunny hours throughout the day
From dawn til dusk imparting my fair message
Evoking warmth and love throughout the day
No time for shadows hinting at dark presage

But when the shade of night engulfs my dial
A darkening of spirit, life force scorns
The moon now points the hours of denial
Its gleam bare luminating dismal forms

I see the blackness in the hearts of men
And feel despair that overcomes the soul
My spirit plumbs a dark and secret glen
Til lambent rays tint peaks; at last console

Then blessed dawn brings sun in its ascension
Restores my purpose vital, my redemption

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Line Gauthier February 26, 2019 at 3:14 PM Congrats on your top win, Geoffrey. Well done. Geoffrey Brewer February 26, 2019 at 3:55 PM Many thanks, Line

Andrew Fairchild February 26, 2019 at 3:10 AM Beautiful work! I love the emotional content that you give to the sundial. Geoffrey Brewer February 26, 2019 at 9:11 AM Thanks for your appreciative comments, Andrew

Carolyn Devonshire February 16, 2019 at 2:45 PM Love this poem, Geoffrey. The writing style is nicely flowing, imaginative and filled with awesome imagery. Wishing you the best in the Sundial contest. Also, sent a Soup mail to you. Geoffrey Brewer February 16, 2019 at 3:18 PM Thank you kind lady - for the comment and for the soup mail to which I have replied.

P.S. Awtry February 13, 2019 at 11:27 PM gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous and then the crescendo of the final couplet...BRAVO! Geoffrey Brewer February 14, 2019 at 4:56 AM Many grateful thanks for the appreciation, P.S.