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A Clock That Stops Swinging

A Clock That Stops Swinging Noisy world Silent; Walking clock Shut down; Modern civilization Closed. He was in rags Standing at the gate of the building Identifying each pedestrian Searching for old acquaintance Wake up memories of the past. An elderly man is walking Stumble along He ran forward, Hold him, Step by step back to his home. A mother is walking laboriously with a baby in her arms He ran forward, Shared the weight in her hand Send her to her home door. A man seems like a former friend Coming at a brisk pace He came forward Said hello to him Tell the joy after being apart a long time. Hot summer days The sun shines on his face He was still watching at Neighborhood access; Cold winter days The wind is bone-chilling Not stop his wandering footsteps. Time clock Walking his feet up Meet his neighbors Offer his smiling day by day Show them the way With a gentleman's gesture By cold hands Help those who need help His clock Stop at the years of passion; His footsteps Walking in the world of yesterday His eyes Not recognize What is modern civilization.

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Date: 12/1/2017 5:25:00 AM
enjoyable read ming you do nice work your command of english is quite well it's nice to see your work here shaun
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Date: 11/8/2017 2:36:00 PM
Great use of metaphors.... You wrote this very well.. you must be an established poet...
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Ming Shi
Date: 11/9/2017 8:20:00 AM
Thank you for your kind comments.

Book: Shattered Sighs