The Sound of the Clock

Tic Toc Tic Toc
The clock goes on
Like a sirens song
Calling me into a long sleep
The clock goes on
Until you hear twelve gongs
In this game of time it plays for keeps

Tic Toc Tic Toc
Around and Around this clock with its sound
Like the crier of the town
Trying to tell the news
But nothing’s done, is what we’ve found
Whether it’s humans or hounds
And now it’s time for a snooze

Tic Toc Tic Toc
Am I like the clock, in the endless loop?
Monotonously working until my eyes droop
Waiting for the time when I finally count sheep?
A baller always sitting, never getting the hoop
just following orders like a troop
Or am I a leader, one a little neater, like little bo beep?

Tic Toc Tic Toc
Time goes on
It’s time to move on
But nothing ever got done
The sun moves on
Nearing the dawn
Now it’s time for fun

Tic Toc Tic Toc
Now that it’s night
It’s time to take flight
Leaving my other life behind
Of that plight
I’m starting to lose sight
And happiness is what I find

Tic Tic Toc Tic Tic Toc
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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October 7, 2016 at 11:50 PM
Richard,,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
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October 7, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Welcome to Poerty Soup. Good entry with a nice poem. Hope u will enjoy PS very much. Keep on writing..........//:) with love
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October 6, 2016 at 2:13 PM
Hello Richard I just finished reading your poetry,I enjoyed your poem. I close my eyes and I can hear the ticking clock. A lovely poem.
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October 6, 2016 at 2:11 PM
Richard E., Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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