My Clock
My favourite (but testing) thing!52 total reviews
Comment from jake cosmos aller
hmm nice poem about an grandfather clock and all that means as you reall the memories the clock evokes. like these lines the best
Despite these minute defects,
My true love there's no doubt.
The clock would always win hands down
Should ever fire break out!
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
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hmm nice poem about an grandfather clock and all that means as you reall the memories the clock evokes. like these lines the best
Despite these minute defects,
My true love there's no doubt.
The clock would always win hands down
Should ever fire break out!
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and rating. Am so pleased you enjoyed the final stanza and hope you noticed that the clock's hands in the picture were down at 6.30.... Very best wishes, Debbie
Comment from royowen
I just love this post, mementos can keep the person or point of wisdom in our hearts, in reality it's what the represent more than the item itself, but like Linus's security blanket or indeed the proverbial teddy bear, it brings comfort. This is cleverly and masterfully written Debbie, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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I just love this post, mementos can keep the person or point of wisdom in our hearts, in reality it's what the represent more than the item itself, but like Linus's security blanket or indeed the proverbial teddy bear, it brings comfort. This is cleverly and masterfully written Debbie, blessings Roy
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much Roy for your lovely review, words and very generous star rating. I'm thrilled. Yes, my clock is a comfort and when it stops working it definitely affects me although I tell myself I'm being silly! Bless you, Debbie
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I think we?re a little silly sometimes
Comment from Terry Broxson
I don't think I ever read a poem about a clock. Time...of course, but a clock. I don't think so. It is a beautiful poem that carries a lot of memories, a memory clock, so to speak. I love the hands down! I think the poem stikes another chord. Sometimes we like a thing as much as we liked a person. Very well done. Terry.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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I don't think I ever read a poem about a clock. Time...of course, but a clock. I don't think so. It is a beautiful poem that carries a lot of memories, a memory clock, so to speak. I love the hands down! I think the poem stikes another chord. Sometimes we like a thing as much as we liked a person. Very well done. Terry.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, rating and comments. I do rather treat clocks as people and get quite sad when they break down (although I tell myself I'm being stupid!) So glad you enjoyed the "hands down." (There really is a lot of imagery out there for clocks and I had to be careful not to overdo it!) Best wishes, Debbie
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I just noticed it won a contest, and rightfully so. Terry.
Comment from Jim Wile
I loved this beautiful poem about your clock which has provided you with not only a memento of your father's time but with something you truly enjoy despite its orneriness and lack of precision. If this is an actual picture of it, it's truly a beautiful old clock, and I can tell why you're so proud to own it.
This was beautifully written with perfect rhyme and meter. Very skillfully done. Jim
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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I loved this beautiful poem about your clock which has provided you with not only a memento of your father's time but with something you truly enjoy despite its orneriness and lack of precision. If this is an actual picture of it, it's truly a beautiful old clock, and I can tell why you're so proud to own it.
This was beautifully written with perfect rhyme and meter. Very skillfully done. Jim
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, your understanding and your very generous rating. I am thrilled. Thank you again. Best wishes, Debbie
Comment from kiwisteveh
Your first line reminds me of the old song, "My Grandfather's Clock." Turns out that your father's clock did much the same as the one in the song - "stopped, short, never to go again when the old man died."
I'm a little puzzled how your treasured clock 'scorns the rain.' Great rhyme and rhythm though and this is a lovely tribute to your much loved keepsake.
Steve
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Your first line reminds me of the old song, "My Grandfather's Clock." Turns out that your father's clock did much the same as the one in the song - "stopped, short, never to go again when the old man died."
I'm a little puzzled how your treasured clock 'scorns the rain.' Great rhyme and rhythm though and this is a lovely tribute to your much loved keepsake.
Steve
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review and rating. I might have been a bit cryptic with your quote: "scorns the rain" but it really doesn't like the damp and plays up. It might be to do with the damp swelling the case which then interferes with the pendulum but who knows? It has a mind of its own! Thank you again and best wishes, Debbie
Comment from Eternal Muse
That great poem hit on my weak point - the clocks. I collect clocks and have some antique ones in my collection. One of them is a 1952 German 1000 day clock - it really can run for 1000 days without winding, with its amazing mechanism.
Loved your great imagery, your humor and description of your clock. Loved these:
But, though undimmed my love affair,
The clock has many quirks:
It loses time and scorns the rain,
Unruly when it works.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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That great poem hit on my weak point - the clocks. I collect clocks and have some antique ones in my collection. One of them is a 1952 German 1000 day clock - it really can run for 1000 days without winding, with its amazing mechanism.
Loved your great imagery, your humor and description of your clock. Loved these:
But, though undimmed my love affair,
The clock has many quirks:
It loses time and scorns the rain,
Unruly when it works.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely, full review and generous rating. I think I now really envy you with your 1952 clock as mine needs winding at least every 30 hours. They do assume a character don't they? Am also delighted you enjoyed the stanza you quote. One reviewer didn't quite understand "scorn the rain" but it really doesn't like the damp and plays up. I think it might be something to do with the case swelling and perhaps interfering with the pendulum.... Thank you again and best wishes, Debbie
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Oh, I just saw that it won! Congratulations, well deserved. See, my Schatz German clock, after running for almost two years without winding, got tired, I guess (lol), it stopped and I have to bring it for adjustment.
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Thank you so much and sorry to hear about your clock. Hope it recovers very soon. Best wishes, Debbie
Comment from Cherish Adams
Debbie, this is an adorable poem. Congratulations on your win with this one. For sure it's a winner in my book. Well written. So glad you have this clock to write about and share with us all.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Debbie, this is an adorable poem. Congratulations on your win with this one. For sure it's a winner in my book. Well written. So glad you have this clock to write about and share with us all.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and much appreciated rating. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the poem and very motivated by your words. Very best wishes, Debbie
Comment from sunnilicious
Congratulations on bringing home the winning ribbon. You deserve it and more... Well thought out. Clearly written. Good storytelling. Nice poetic work. Well done. Great!
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Congratulations on bringing home the winning ribbon. You deserve it and more... Well thought out. Clearly written. Good storytelling. Nice poetic work. Well done. Great!
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review and much appreciated rating. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the story. Very best wishes, Debbie
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nice, natural rhyming. Your poem flows with a natural rhythm. Good work.
'But, though undimmed my love affair,' - I don't think I understand this line. It 'feels' okay, i just don't know what the words actually say.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Very nice, natural rhyming. Your poem flows with a natural rhythm. Good work.
'But, though undimmed my love affair,' - I don't think I understand this line. It 'feels' okay, i just don't know what the words actually say.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review and rating. The line in question referred to the fact that my love affair with the clock remained strong despite the clock's faults which I then list. Very best wishes, Debbie
Comment from Kayliegh
Oh wow, this is amazing! I'm sorry that you lost your father to war, you must be very strong to have gotten through that! You did an amazing job with the rhyming, wording and story this tells, amazing job! Kayliegh.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Oh wow, this is amazing! I'm sorry that you lost your father to war, you must be very strong to have gotten through that! You did an amazing job with the rhyming, wording and story this tells, amazing job! Kayliegh.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments. I'm thrilled with the 6 star rating. Thank you again. Very best wishes, Debbie