Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Personification

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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Gregory Richard Barden February 27, 2019 at 11:32 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. ;-) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2019 at 7:34 AM I thought you might like this one <3 Thank you dear! ;o*

P.S. Awtry February 18, 2019 at 7:42 PM Maureen, another brilliant write from your powerful pen. :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 19, 2019 at 3:07 PM Thank you! You are too kind :) xomo!

Gershon Wolf February 7, 2019 at 9:41 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 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 8, 2019 at 8:13 AM Haha! Nice one ;) Thank you my friend. I am really pleased with this one. Hugs and Giggles my G Wiz, xomo!

Vegter Papyrus February 7, 2019 at 6:22 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 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 7, 2019 at 7:56 AM Ok, K, can you like, do that every morning? ;) Thank you my friend. xomo!

John Lawless February 4, 2019 at 9:50 AM I like this Mo, it hides within the conundrum of how do we get out from beneath those shadows.....to cast our own.... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 4, 2019 at 1:01 PM Wonderful tell, thank you John. xomo

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2019 at 8:26 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 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 4, 2019 at 9:27 AM Thank you so much Carolyn! I'm elated with the response to this piece :))) xomo! <3

Connie Marcum Wong February 4, 2019 at 7:30 AM You poetry always impresses Mo. Best for a win! : ) xxoo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 4, 2019 at 7:48 AM HUGS <3 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 4, 2019 at 7:46 AM Your comments always... a blessing. Thank you Connie <3 xomo!

Timothy Mcguire February 3, 2019 at 11:05 PM Great poem! Magical mystical Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 4, 2019 at 7:19 AM Thank you Timothy! :) xomo

Paul Callus February 3, 2019 at 12:10 PM A superb title and equally good content, Maureen. Clever use of personification and a delightful ending. Regards // paul Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 12:39 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!

Eve Roper February 3, 2019 at 11:01 AM A perfect write, Maureen. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 12:39 PM Big Hugs. Thank you Eve! xomo

Demetrios Trifiatis February 3, 2019 at 10:45 AM Brilliant dearest, Maureen! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 12:40 PM Thank you Sweet D ~<3

Mike Hauser February 3, 2019 at 10:17 AM Good one! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 12:41 PM Thank you Mike! :o) xomo!

Silent One February 3, 2019 at 9:52 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... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 12:42 PM I love how this one spoke to you <3

Joseph May February 3, 2019 at 9:32 AM I like that last stanza... Nicely penned Mo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 9:35 AM Thank you Joseph :) xomo!

Arturo Michael February 3, 2019 at 7:08 AM Time telling now...instant shadows appear to follow you everywhere and for all to see... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 7:53 AM Lovely to see you Arturo! Good morning :) xomo

Lawrence Sharp February 3, 2019 at 2:55 AM Excellent piece, I love this, fave. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 7:49 AM Wow! Thank you so much Lawrence. xomo

Sand Blown February 2, 2019 at 9:49 PM awareness is a good deal behind time ...the present is/are the 'shadows we cast' Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 3, 2019 at 7:47 AM Time is a given, awareness... not so much. x