M. L. Kiser Poet Personification

The Wisdom of a Sundial

I only tell of sunny hours...
orange light upon the flowers.
In morning mist, the light I kiss;
Crunching numbers I persist.
Each hour of the turning Earth;
another offspring, I see birthed.
Though for granted, they take me;
I daily help them plan their days;
as I bask in sunlight’s rays.

My gnomon’s style casts shadow, wide;
revealing hour of day’s, my pride
My dial plate’s sporting curves and lines;
show latitude and longitude; hey, that rhymes!
You’ll see me in a garden path;
I’ll be there daily, doing math.
My declination lines will tell,
what day it is though, I ring no knell.


2-1-19

For:“Sundial Wisdom Poetry Contest” 
sponsored by: Julia Ward

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Line Gauthier February 25, 2019 at 9:59 PM Bravo, ML. Congrats on your well deserved win. M. L. Kiser February 26, 2019 at 8:33 AM Many thanks.

Jennifer Proxenos February 20, 2019 at 11:16 AM Hi M.L Congratulations on your placement in this contest. A great write, Poetry hugs, Jennifer. M. L. Kiser February 20, 2019 at 5:41 PM Thanks so much.

Julia Ward February 20, 2019 at 3:53 AM Congratulations for a fine poem and for its win in my contest. M. L. Kiser February 20, 2019 at 5:41 PM Thanks Julia; I appreciate the comments.

Andrew Fairchild February 19, 2019 at 8:16 PM 'Each hour of the turning earth; another offspring I see birthed.' I love that! You researched your sundial vocabulary well, too! Excellent write! Have a good day, and congratulations! M. L. Kiser February 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM Thanks so much, Andrew.

P.S. Awtry February 19, 2019 at 3:47 PM Back with congratulations! M. L. Kiser February 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM Again, thank you.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 19, 2019 at 3:21 PM Oh I love this one. Congratulations on your win! :) xomo M. L. Kiser February 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM Thanks Maureen.

P.S. Awtry February 18, 2019 at 3:19 PM I love so much about this! "hey that rhymes!" is so cute, the idea of the sundial crunching numbers... Well done! M. L. Kiser February 18, 2019 at 6:16 PM Thank you...they are not only uniquely beautiful works of art but, useful, as well.

Arturo Michael February 2, 2019 at 8:50 AM "A Boss" Well done...you played the write... M. L. Kiser February 2, 2019 at 4:31 PM Thank you.

Gary Smith February 2, 2019 at 7:23 AM Great personification M.L. A lovely poem. :) M. L. Kiser February 2, 2019 at 4:31 PM Thank you Gary; I appreciate your visit.

Caren Krutsinger February 1, 2019 at 8:55 PM I have never wanted a sundial in my life, and I am wanting one in the worst way now. Which is crazy. My gardens are so full of stuff already! M. L. Kiser February 1, 2019 at 9:13 PM They're really kind of neat. You must get one. Thanks.