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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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Date: 1/14/2012 9:07:00 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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Date: 1/27/2010 6:14:00 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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Date: 7/31/2009 8:48:00 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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Date: 5/23/2009 4:05:00 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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Date: 5/15/2009 3:02:00 PM
soft smile..so homey! I want to visit! Light & Love
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Date: 2/17/2009 7:23:00 AM
Belinda, Thank you so much for your comment. I am really pleased that you enjoyed the write. Blessings. Ginny
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Date: 2/16/2009 9:31:00 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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Date: 1/8/2009 6:11:00 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
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Date: 1/5/2009 11:01:00 AM
Great poem! Love it!
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Date: 11/30/2008 7:36:00 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
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Date: 11/12/2008 4:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/11/2008 9:06:00 AM
Thank you all for your wonderful comments. They are really appreciated. Keep your fingers crossed, I am so thrilled. Thanks again. Ginny
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Date: 11/11/2008 8:23:00 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
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Date: 11/8/2008 10:38:00 AM
Virginia - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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Date: 10/22/2008 6:22:00 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!!
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Date: 10/22/2008 2:37:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/19/2008 9:01:00 PM
Virginia this is a great poem - Very interesting - Congratulations on having this poem featured this week - God Bless
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Date: 10/19/2008 4:54:00 PM
Congratulations Virginia on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. I love those old clocks! Love, Shar
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