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Telling Time

(1935 - )


Telling Time

My son and I walk away

from his sister’s day-old grave.

Our backs to the sun,

the forward pitch of our shadows

tells us the time.

By sweetest accident

he inclines

his shadow, touching mine.

 

It seems that each year Poetry Month includes a poem which requires no introduction. The only guidance needed for Telling Time is a reminder to sit with it for a minute. Let it sink in.

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About Richard McGourty

Rich is a husband, father, brother, friend, neighbor and colleague.  He is indebted to many teachers and literate friends who have enriched his life with their love of poetry. Poetry Telos is an on-going project which continues that learning in a most enjoyable way. Thanks for joining the project and for sharing your thoughts about the poetry you encounter on this website.

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