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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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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!
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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 : )

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