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The Wisdom of the Sundial

I only tell of sunny hours... for they are all I know. To speak of winds, I would be vain to guess which way they blow. I will not try to gauge the rain. How silly would I look! The tides? the moon? to plant, or not? Best check the farmer's book. . . . The sundial speaks of what she knows of all else she is quiet. I could be spared so many woes, if only I would try it! February 18, 2019 Sundial Wisdom Poetry Contest Sponsor, Julia Ward

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/25/2019 10:10:00 PM

Back with congrats, PS. Well done.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/25/2019 10:47:00 PM

Thank you, Line -ps

Wren Rushing

Date: 2/20/2019 7:29:00 PM

Congratulations on your win most deserving.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/20/2019 8:03:00 PM

Thank you, Wren :) ~ps

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/20/2019 9:28:00 AM

Back with Congrats P.S - wonderful honor well done! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/20/2019 9:31:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer :) ~PS

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/20/2019 9:16:00 AM

I appreciate an honest person well said PS Good luck. Poetry hugs, Jennifer

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/20/2019 9:23:00 AM

Thank you, Jennifer! ~PS

Julia Ward

Date: 2/20/2019 3:43:00 AM

You tackled the subject matter very well leading to a fine win in my contest. Well done!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/20/2019 8:16:00 AM

Thank you Julia. I’m very honored to have placed in your contest.

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 2/19/2019 7:48:00 PM

I KNEW this would do well in the contest! I am so pleased! I love it! (The joke had me laughing at myself -- I talk far too much!)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/19/2019 8:01:00 PM

Thank you Andrew. I doubt you talk too much :)

Gary Smith

Date: 2/19/2019 3:50:00 PM

Excellent poetry P.S, much enjoyed, congrats. :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/19/2019 4:26:00 PM

Thank you, Gary :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/19/2019 3:08:00 PM

Back with Congratulations! :))) xomo!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/19/2019 3:31:00 PM

Thank you Maureen! I am so tickled to have placed! Thank you for letting me know!

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 2/18/2019 9:06:00 PM

Wonderful! make me wonder if the sundial sees anything on a full moon?

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 9:07:00 PM

she's not sayin ;) I think so, but I don't know what the shadow would mean... The sundial poems have me wanting to research it more...

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 2/18/2019 8:13:00 PM

I love this! I HOPE YOU WIN! (You have my vote!)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 8:41:00 PM

thank you, Andrew. you are too kind...comments like yours make the NA's ok ;)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/18/2019 4:31:00 PM

This is WONDERFUL P.S.! A winner for me :) My best to you in the contest! xomo

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 4:47:00 PM

Thank you so much Maureen! I am glad you liked it!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/18/2019 3:26:00 PM

This is an instant FAVE, P.S. Remarkable write! An absolute gem. Best wishes, Gershon

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 3:30:00 PM

O thank you for the compliment and for the FAVE :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/18/2019 2:54:00 PM

The Farmers Almanac knows it all, well done indeed!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 2:57:00 PM

Thank you Caren. yes the Almanac is a know-it-all!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/18/2019 1:14:00 PM

You created a lovely image of a sundial in an old English country garden with the sun overhead casting its shadow. Enjoyed your verse P.S. Tom.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 2:47:00 PM

Thank you Tom :)

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 2/18/2019 11:50:00 AM

I like your take on a ancient time-keeper, the sundial. I, too, have written a few on it, though less clever than yours. In reading your other poems, I see resemblances we share. Thank you for stopping by. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 11:52:00 AM

What a lovely compliment! Thank you so much Maurice.

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/18/2019 11:48:00 AM

Well done, PS. Love it.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/18/2019 11:50:00 AM

o good! Thank you, Line!