Andrea Dietrich Poet Free verse

Tick Tock Tick Tock

"The clock is a useless tool, measuring mortality, 
narrowing vitality. Don't let it tick-tock away the waning moments  
and fine components of your final days." (last stanza of Heather Ober's "Clocks")



A brand new day
Tick tock tick tock
You grow, you learn
You take that walk
To get your fine diploma
Fond friends get left behind
Blink one eye
To keep a tear at bay
Tick tock tick tock

You get a job
Or first you go to college
Find a mate and settle down
Tick tock tick tock
Surprises come
So soon your first child’s prom!
Blink both your eyes
Try not to cry
Tick tock tick tock

A grandchild’s birth
And then a whole lot more
Folks you used to know
Have passed away
Tick tock tick tock
Blink back those tears
Of joy and pride
And also tears of pain
Tick tock tick tock

Changes happen
For the good and for the bad
You must adapt
Or fade. . . . . . 
Tick tock tick tock
Sit back in your recliner
And simply close your weary eyes
There will be no more tears

To blink away

For Tracie Edwards' Homage Poetry Contest

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Abdullah Alhemaidy January 24, 2014 at 9:30 AM very nice to read. i heard that sound tick tock... :) Best regards.

Jon A Cavanaugh October 20, 2013 at 5:51 AM Another wonderful winner congratulations. keep up the good work. tick tock tick tock.

Sandra Adams September 29, 2013 at 6:36 PM wow...this one really touched me, though I am sure why...sometimes that clock ticks less for some....powerful, well written poem...right into my favorites with this one! hugs :)

Phyllis Babcock September 4, 2013 at 3:44 PM Time runs and we cannot stop it. Tick tock to our last breath. Yes, those tears drop with the tick tocks along the way-so sad to think of how time has flown. love phyl

Debbie Duncan August 29, 2013 at 4:16 PM Awesome write on a very true subject . I see you won with it as well ;}

Carol Eastman August 22, 2013 at 11:47 AM An amazing write. Congratulations on your win.

Skat A August 20, 2013 at 9:31 PM Goodnight Andrea,,, ...SKAT

Joseph May August 18, 2013 at 7:24 AM congrats on a great win Andrea

Skat A August 17, 2013 at 8:05 PM Congratulations Andrea, a wonderful Homage to this poet... SKAT

Richard D Seal August 17, 2013 at 7:19 PM Tick Tock Tick Tock It's No1 o'clock again lol Congratulations Petal, I don't like making predictions on contests but I had a feeling this would wind its way up and strike the top hour :) Take care, Richard

Shadow Hamilton August 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM absolutely beautiful a great win congrats Shadow x smiles

Anne-Lise Andresen August 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM - Congratulations on your wonderful first place, well deserved Andrea ! - Have a great weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Olusegun Arowolo August 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM Wonderful piece,my dear friend..Tick tock,tick-tock..You are a legend..Tick-tock,tick-tock..Congrats on your super-classical write and win..I`m very proud of you....Kudos to you....XOXO.....

Debbie Guzzi August 17, 2013 at 11:03 AM Congrad's on your win! Timely piece ;) Light & Love

Bukang Liwayway August 17, 2013 at 8:13 AM a well-deserved poem of yours. Big congratulations on your grand win!! you have a brilliant mind and a talented poet..cheers!! :)

Richard Lamoureux August 17, 2013 at 7:07 AM So well done and you have honored an excellent poet.

Richard D Seal August 15, 2013 at 3:03 PM Life might seem longer lived if we were not ruled by the clock. I have not worn a watch since leaving the army but I can tell what time it is to within a few minutes anytime of day. Enjoy every moment you have.Take care, Richard

Bl Devnath August 10, 2013 at 1:38 PM Hi! my friend, it's a philosophical base poem shows the reality of life, certain..., no alternative there. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl

Joe Maverick August 2, 2013 at 5:40 PM Hello Andrea, I just had the time of my life..' i suppose...While reading this; yes we all have that realizatiion. well conveyed indeed!! and I shall no doubt be seeing this on the winning list take care Joe..'

Dinda Minardi August 2, 2013 at 10:13 AM Oh my God! So true, how life can be so fast, sometimes there's no time to fix ur mistake. Great one, Andrea :)

Jack Horne August 2, 2013 at 1:05 AM love this thought provoking write

Cherie Thomas August 1, 2013 at 10:11 AM Omg!! This really tugs the heart...in the blink of an eye, life love & what we know passes by..love your thoughts and the energy of this beautiful, poem ty4sharing Andrea...blessings alwaysx cherie

Dipika Syngai August 1, 2013 at 6:48 AM Wow, I love this poem, time should never dictate our lives.. I think we should do the things we love, not worrying about how much time or how little time we have left :D Nicely written and keep it up!!! xoxo Dipika

Kim Van Breda August 1, 2013 at 6:44 AM Excellent!! So true.. time waits for no-one. I think the most satisfying thing would be to look back one day in our old age and have no regrets. Right up there for the competition.

Tim Ryerson August 1, 2013 at 3:01 AM You nailed this one my friend...LOVE the 'tick tock' and 'blink back' lines and the last verse just blew me away...You have taken Heather's masterpiece and created one of your own...

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