My Clock
My favourite (but testing) thing!52 total reviews
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Only you could make a poem about an antique clock fascinating! The rhymes and meter are, of course, flawless --your trademark-- but the emotion and heart that describes it makes for a most memorable read. Great work.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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Only you could make a poem about an antique clock fascinating! The rhymes and meter are, of course, flawless --your trademark-- but the emotion and heart that describes it makes for a most memorable read. Great work.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2023
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I can't believe you're putting all this work in and not feeling well at the same time! Thank you so much, Elle!
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It keeps my mind off it, actually. Plus, I love reading your work. You're so seriously talented!! xoxo
Comment from Eleri
Was this poem inspired by the music hall song 'My Grandfather's Clock as it does sound similar in places? Having said that the poem is amusing and the rhyming works really well. Also, the poem has a good steady rhythm which I like. No wonder it won the competition - well done
Eleri
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
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Was this poem inspired by the music hall song 'My Grandfather's Clock as it does sound similar in places? Having said that the poem is amusing and the rhyming works really well. Also, the poem has a good steady rhythm which I like. No wonder it won the competition - well done
Eleri
Comment Written 22-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much Eleri for your kind review and comments which are so valued. No influence other than personal I'm afraid. Best wishes Debbie
Comment from LJbutterfly
Congratulations on your well deserved win of the contest. Your grandfather's clock is a precious legacy that keeps his memory alive and serves as a constant reminder of his love and your love for him. Your endearing poem brought a smile to my face as I envisioned the clock. Beautiful.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Congratulations on your well deserved win of the contest. Your grandfather's clock is a precious legacy that keeps his memory alive and serves as a constant reminder of his love and your love for him. Your endearing poem brought a smile to my face as I envisioned the clock. Beautiful.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments. I'm so pleased it brought a smile to your face. I wonder if you noticed that when I said "hands down" in the final stanza the clock in the picture was reading 6.30 (cooperating with me for once!) Best wishes, Debbie
Comment from hassan nasrallah
Despite the clock's imperfections - it "loses time" and is "unruly" - your love for it remains undimmed. The clock has become a symbol of their father's memory and enduring presence in their life, a tangible reminder of the love and connection that continues even after death. Great stuff Debbie!
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Despite the clock's imperfections - it "loses time" and is "unruly" - your love for it remains undimmed. The clock has become a symbol of their father's memory and enduring presence in their life, a tangible reminder of the love and connection that continues even after death. Great stuff Debbie!
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments, so greatly valued. Best wishes Debbie
Comment from Politically Poet
If objects we own could talk the stories they would tell. I enjoyed reading this and felt connected to the clock for some reason. Not sure if that was the intent but it was well enjoyed.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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If objects we own could talk the stories they would tell. I enjoyed reading this and felt connected to the clock for some reason. Not sure if that was the intent but it was well enjoyed.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments. I'm delighted that you felt a connection. I wonder if you noticed that, in the picture, the clock's hands were pointing at 6.30 in reverence to the "hands down" of the last stanza (it will sometimes cooperate!) Best wishes Debbie
Comment from PoemsOfDD
CONGRATULATIONS on winning first place. I can see why it did. I like how you have incorporated play on words to bring more depth of meaning and life to your father and his dear old clock - passing time, loses time, minute defects, hands down - all very clever. A wonderful read.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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CONGRATULATIONS on winning first place. I can see why it did. I like how you have incorporated play on words to bring more depth of meaning and life to your father and his dear old clock - passing time, loses time, minute defects, hands down - all very clever. A wonderful read.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments, greatly valued. Best wishes, Debbie
Comment from jessizero
I can see why your poem won the contest! I really enjoyed reading the description of your clock. I also liked reading about the clock's value in your author's notes. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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I can see why your poem won the contest! I really enjoyed reading the description of your clock. I also liked reading about the clock's value in your author's notes. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments, greatly valued. Best wishes, Debbie
Comment from Julie Lau
A lovely story about the background which led you to purchase your treasured clock, beautifully presented in verse. Congrats on winning the contest - I can see why you did. BTW my uncle, Seth Conmore Spencer, was named after a clock in my grandfather's shop. Nana thought it was a lovely name but I'm afraid Seth hated it.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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A lovely story about the background which led you to purchase your treasured clock, beautifully presented in verse. Congrats on winning the contest - I can see why you did. BTW my uncle, Seth Conmore Spencer, was named after a clock in my grandfather's shop. Nana thought it was a lovely name but I'm afraid Seth hated it.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Julie, for your lovely review and interesting story. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the verse and found your own memories. Take care, Debbie
Comment from Brandon Clark
I really enjoyed this! Funny, quirky, and relatable. My only question: do you practice timed fire drills...because you may want to make sure it's not too far off timewise...lol.
Congrats on the win, you very much deserved it!
Brandon
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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I really enjoyed this! Funny, quirky, and relatable. My only question: do you practice timed fire drills...because you may want to make sure it's not too far off timewise...lol.
Congrats on the win, you very much deserved it!
Brandon
Comment Written 17-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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Haha! I don't think I could trust it. Always lagging behind! Thank you so much for your lovely review and humour. Take care, Debbie
Comment from Ulla
It such a lovely poem dedicated to your old clock. I can understand why it won the contest hands down, to use your own expression. It was a lovely entrance, and thanks so much for sharing. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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It such a lovely poem dedicated to your old clock. I can understand why it won the contest hands down, to use your own expression. It was a lovely entrance, and thanks so much for sharing. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 17-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments which are truly valued. Best wishes, Debbie