Grandfather Clock

An Antique Clock, a familiar place
Gathers dust -
and rust
But three gold chimes which hang lo' face
As Its hands go 'round
Familiar sound repeats
The pendulum, "to -fro, to - fro"
of-time, out-of-rhyme
Honestly - slo'!
ten minutes?
A top o'clock, a world of stars         
Continues tickin', like an old pro
Ne'er been moved, of fear, to break
Age- two hundred years?
Many Times, might've sold
Yes priceless, to behold
Any replicate, fake
Singin' - ringin' steady tune makes   
Tick-Ding - Tick-Ding
Agnize it's noon
A few minutes, give or take
Envision the hours spent
As Time-keeper - Grandpa King

The years pass -
minutes, sent, spent -
from high
Overlooking
generations -
relations
Happily observe, some with disdain
Hundreds passed, a handsome piece
Nephews, a niece
children-Grand, great ones, too
Sons, daughters, lovers, and well
A place to dwell
If only we knew - 
what this "Granddad" would tell
Memories, millions are they
As seconds continue to play
and Centuries travel...
Endless, where has it been, where...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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January 14, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Dear Ginny, I Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comment on my POEM "I Am JOANNE NAOMI JOHNSON " I thought I might have commented to YOU in 2009 but alas I Did not MY Deepest Apology After reading this Artistic Masterpiece YOUR POEM " Grandfather Clock " I hunger for More " Welcome back from YOUR Hiatus LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege... Harry ( HG )
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January 27, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Dear Virginia, This is one of the greatest Tributes I have ever read Unleash YOUR Talent to the SOUP Excellent Write A hardy Welcome to the SOUP in accordance to the No. of POEMS in YOUR Portfolio ALWAYS...HG
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July 31, 2009 at 8:48 AM
You've brought back many memories with this one, Virginia! Welcome to PoetrySoup ... I look forward to reading more of your writing.
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May 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Interesting use of language for a creative view. Much fot the reader to ponder in this poem. I see it was featured. Congratulations on your honor. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Thank you for the kind words on my poem. Have a wonderful weekend. Karen
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May 15, 2009 at 3:02 PM
soft smile..so homey! I want to visit! Light & Love
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February 17, 2009 at 7:23 AM
Belinda, Thank you so much for your comment. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the write. Blessings. Ginny
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February 16, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Just happen to be browsing around and came across this write. Just wanted to say I enjoy the write. Good reading, Thanks for sharing
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January 8, 2009 at 6:11 AM
Stephen: I am so glad you enjoyed this one. I have a "thing" for Grandfather clocks. Especially the very large older ones. Thanks for commenting. Ginny
Tate Avatar
January 5, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Great poem! Love it!
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November 30, 2008 at 7:36 AM
Virginia - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Brown Avatar
November 12, 2008 at 4:56 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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November 11, 2008 at 9:06 AM
Thank you all for your wonderful comments. They are really appreciated. Keep your fingers crossed, I am so thrilled. Thanks again. Ginny
Winter Avatar
November 11, 2008 at 8:23 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 8, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Virginia - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Mason Avatar
October 22, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Wonderful write here, Virginia. These clocks are a rare thing to see anymore thats for sure. Like the way you ended this ... felt like time every flowing! This is a great feature here this week. Congratulations!!
Brown Avatar
October 22, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
Jordan Avatar
October 19, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Virginia this is a great poem - Very interesting - Congratulations on having this poem featured this week - God Bless
Winter Avatar
October 19, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Congratulations Virginia on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. I love those old clocks! Love, Shar
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