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Time Will Tell

I only tell of sunny hours... We are not so different you and I, though your stone face can never last. In time how much more telling, are the shadows that we cast. 02/02/19 For Sundial Wisdom Poetry Contest Sponsored by Julia Ward

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Date: 2/27/2019 11:32:00 PM
Superb write, Maureen, on every level that matters to me ... and how the shadows change with time. Fav-ing. It speaks to me, too. ;-)
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/28/2019 7:34:00 AM
I thought you might like this one <3 Thank you dear! ;o*
Date: 2/18/2019 7:42:00 PM
Maureen, another brilliant write from your powerful pen. :)
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/19/2019 3:07:00 PM
Thank you! You are too kind :) xomo!
Date: 2/7/2019 9:41:00 PM
Fascinating little study in "Face-Time" here, M'Lady! Dare I say it: Awesome! (There, I said it, for the first time in umpteen years). Nice...…… :) gw
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/8/2019 8:13:00 AM
Haha! Nice one ;) Thank you my friend. I am really pleased with this one. Hugs and Giggles my G Wiz, xomo!
Date: 2/7/2019 6:22:00 AM
I don't care if you take an illusive route or a straight one, you do amazing illustrations in word. I'm getting tired of you flooring me; and I'm a stand up dude! WOW
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/7/2019 7:56:00 AM
Ok, K, can you like, do that every morning? ;) Thank you my friend. xomo!
Date: 2/4/2019 9:50:00 AM
I like this Mo, it hides within the conundrum of how do we get out from beneath those shadows.....to cast our own....
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/4/2019 1:01:00 PM
Wonderful tell, thank you John. xomo
Date: 2/4/2019 8:26:00 AM
Oooh, this is awesome, Maureen! That final verse knocks it out of the ball park. Our legacies, or shadows, are all that remain in the end. Very clever and well written! Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/4/2019 9:27:00 AM
Thank you so much Carolyn! I'm elated with the response to this piece :))) xomo! <3
Date: 2/4/2019 7:30:00 AM
You poetry always impresses Mo. Best for a win! : ) xxoo
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/4/2019 7:48:00 AM
HUGS <3
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/4/2019 7:46:00 AM
Your comments always... a blessing. Thank you Connie <3 xomo!
Date: 2/3/2019 11:05:00 PM
Great poem! Magical mystical
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/4/2019 7:19:00 AM
Thank you Timothy! :) xomo
Date: 2/3/2019 12:10:00 PM
A superb title and equally good content, Maureen. Clever use of personification and a delightful ending. Regards // paul
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 12:39:00 PM
Thank you Paul! Though it just occurred to me, this sponsor may hate clichés, so the title might sink me ;p oh well, I went to sea in a sieve I did. xomo!
Date: 2/3/2019 11:01:00 AM
A perfect write, Maureen.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 12:39:00 PM
Big Hugs. Thank you Eve! xomo
Date: 2/3/2019 10:45:00 AM
Brilliant dearest, Maureen!
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 12:40:00 PM
Thank you Sweet D ~<3
Date: 2/3/2019 10:17:00 AM
Good one!
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 12:41:00 PM
Thank you Mike! :o) xomo!
Date: 2/3/2019 9:52:00 AM
Oooh..... you do not speak of the dark hours... but sometimes, it is best to talk about them, so people can try to understand.. but, sadly, some never do...
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 12:42:00 PM
I love how this one spoke to you <3
Date: 2/3/2019 9:32:00 AM
I like that last stanza... Nicely penned Mo
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 9:35:00 AM
Thank you Joseph :) xomo!
Date: 2/3/2019 7:08:00 AM
Time telling now...instant shadows appear to follow you everywhere and for all to see...
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 7:53:00 AM
Lovely to see you Arturo! Good morning :) xomo
Date: 2/3/2019 2:55:00 AM
Excellent piece, I love this, fave.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 7:49:00 AM
Wow! Thank you so much Lawrence. xomo
Date: 2/2/2019 9:49:00 PM
awareness is a good deal behind time ...the present is/are the 'shadows we cast'
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2019 7:47:00 AM
Time is a given, awareness... not so much. x

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