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After Mechanics of the Mundane, By Dilly Dally

The mechanics of the clock The stutter of the ticks and tocks The cogs eternally clenching teeth Singing songs from underneath The changing features of the clock face Each hand steadfast in its place Pendulum swinging, sounds like a knock Who's there? I ask. Tick-tock-tick-tock.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/15/2023 10:39:00 AM

Just delightful Corey! Every line has the cadence of a ticking clock. Well done. Congratulations on your win! Love the ending with its wry smile!

C.W. Bryan
Date: 5/16/2023 8:51:00 AM

Thank you so much Sam! I love the sonics of this one as well. I really appreciate the kind words : )

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/13/2023 10:34:00 AM

Thanks Corey! Congratulations! The vegetable inspired one will just have to be a winner in our eyes only haha :)

C.W. Bryan
Date: 5/14/2023 7:45:00 AM

It already is : )

Di11y Da11y

Date: 4/21/2023 10:53:00 AM

C.W. Bryan
Date: 5/13/2023 8:47:00 AM

3rd place in the contest!! All thanks to you : )