Saturday evening, before most of us climb into bed, we'll be springing our clocks forward. Yes, this means more daylight, but as for Sunday morning, it will mean less sleep. This dilemma inspired this week's poem.
Time Change
Time to spring
ahead one hour.
But when I wake,
I'll feel quite sour.
Thou there's more light
when the clock leaps,
I really just want
more time to sleep!
Copyright March 5, 2019 Kimberly M. Hutmacher
Speaking of clocks, we have a new vlog on the topic of clocks and calendars posted over at STEAM Powered Poetry. Be sure to check it out.
For those of you who subscribe, the Poetry Friday article so many of you graciously helped with, is in this month's issue of Children's Book Insider. In the article side bar, I linked to the blogs of everyone who offered contributions. My eternal gratitude and thanks to all of you.
Ahh daylight saving (is that what you call it in your part of the world, or is that an Australian thing?). A lost hour that gives you more daylight and then, muuuucch later, an extra hour. Love your take on it, and also popped over to see your Clocks and Calendars clip. Very creative way to teach the concept.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's what we call it, too, Sally. I'm glad you enjoyed it and also the vlog post over at STEAM. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteSome hate it, I know, but I am delighted at the end of the day when dark doesn't happen til "now" about 7. Fun poem, Kimberly.
ReplyDeleteI start loving it, too- once I adjust :) I'm glad you liked the poem. Linda, I'm having trouble visiting your blog. The last two or three poetry fridays, I've tried to visit, and I keep getting an unsafe error message, and my computer won't let me proceed. I was just wondering if you had heard of it happening to anyone else, and if so, if you had any suggestions?
DeleteHi Kimberly, I confess, I am not a fan of daylight savings. I was when I lived up north, but here in Florida it's really not necessary and I hate getting up in the dark! Is there a way to have a peek at your PF article without subscribing to CBI? I'd love to read it, but I gave up my CBI subscription long ago.
ReplyDeleteI sent you an email, Michelle.
DeleteI'm one of those who likes Daylight Savings time. As Linda said, it doesn't get dark as early at the end of the day. I actually get more done. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me that this is the weekend to change clocks... I never like losing sleep. Oh well... Cute idea for a poem. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI completely forgot, Kimberly! Thanks for the fun reminder in the form of your poem. Yes, we do need to think of the long term benefit of the change -- more light -- and not the short term deficit -- one less hour of shut eye. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Christie! Yes, I enjoy it once I get adjusted. It's just hard that first week or so.
DeleteLooking forward to it myself, but there is always that adjustment when the sky stays dark in the morning. But the whole equinox concept is soooo pleasing!
ReplyDeleteHeidi, I enjoy it once I adjust. It's just that whole adjustment period...:)
DeleteKimberly, I am so sorry that I did not send you a piece for the Children's Book Insider. Perhaps, there will be another opportunity in the future. I woke today after a great sleep finally. Being away presenting at a conference did not allow for good sleep so I am hoping to meet the challenge of losing another hour of sleep tonight. You post reminded me of that. I enjoyed your poem. Here's to spring forward but as you, "I really just want
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Carol, here's hoping we both adjust to the time change quickly and get lots of rest! I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Thanks for stopping by.
Delete"Sour" is an evocative descriptor! Dilemmas are a great starting point for poetry :-)
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