The Old Clock

The old clock strikes
Every hour
Solemnly
The new heart throbs
Every beat
Accurately
The new heart 
Following time on the old clock
To work, to eat and to rest
Good planning and abiding obedience
Will make it
Throbs longer
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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