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Clockworks

We are like gears, In a churning machine. When you spin, I spin. When I spin, They spin. Impelled by our interconnected intricacies. Can my wheel just break away Another gear will take my place In my loneliness, In this grand machine, I find a place and spin again. Spinning back............perhaps, Surely forward again. I need my gears to spin my time, To grind my purpose disguised. What is the workings of this grand machine Let the watchmaker surmise, As I move my gear with time.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 4/28/2009 3:55:00 PM
I like the analogy between life and gears perhaps in time's clock. Very interesting. Keep Writing. Welcome to Poetry Soup. Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 4/28/2009 6:26:00 AM
Beautiful poem.
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Date: 4/28/2009 4:07:00 AM
mmmmm!!!!! "the watchmaker" very intrigueing!! Ashley.....cool poem! Jim
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Date: 4/27/2009 10:47:00 PM
"Impelled by our interconnected intricacies" is a powerful phrase. Indeed, we feel like we are "spinning time" when we are lonely. I love this poem. Your images and message are compelling.
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