Magpie Tales#41
By kindness of Willow on Magpie Tales
There you stand
Against the wall
Watching
As life goes on
You are ancient
Tall beech antique
Useless
Past your prime
Long heavy pendulum
Swings no more
Chimes
Have gone silent
Once standing proud
As masters checked
Fobs
By your accuracy
Suddenly hands stopped
On Roman eleven
Coincidence
Or event unseen?
In your face
Cracks and lines
Aged
Dull and yellow
No auction room
Will you see
Timeless
But handed down
Busy lives abound
Without a glance
Knowing
The imposing fixture
Lavender polished always
With loving care
Respected
For service rendered
Barbara M Lake
November 2010
beautiful Ode to a retired clock eloquently put.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amanda! I was about to take it down but you give me hope!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't take it down! I enjoyed the read... =)
ReplyDeleteThis reminded me of my Grandfathers "grandfather clock" - I don't think I can ever remember it working!
ReplyDeleteDon't take it down!
So many lovely lines! Masters checking fobs by the clock's accuracy ... my favorite image.
ReplyDeleteSadly, the grandfather clock is bulky,heavy,
ReplyDeletemonstrous so many things going against it. The cell phone is even taking over from the likes of Seiko, Longines to name a few. Brilliant take
I like it! A timeless piece indeed! :)
ReplyDeletewhat an eloquent magpie...i remeber the old clock at my grandparents well...
ReplyDeleteWondrous ode to this time piece served well, love the eloquence in your words, as if such a cherished part of life.
ReplyDeleteI thanked each and everyone of you personally but Blogger gobbled them!!
ReplyDeleteSo I want to say again thank you to all for taking the time to read and post your thoughts. I didn't take it down because apart from the encouragement given by so many generous comments, I feel this is the only way by which I can learn whether or not I'm cut out to be part of the Magpie Group.
You could have been describing the clock our daughter inherited from her great grandparents. Made around 1770, it stands silent, but with so many stories locked up inside.
ReplyDeletecurious and elegant tale, Bee,
ReplyDeleteyour style is unique.
Oh, I thought I left a comment earlier, but maybe on FB. I love the bit about the ancient tall beech. I have a certain spiritual connection with trees, so that line reached out and grabbed me. Wonderful write, B.
ReplyDeletelovely writing.
ReplyDeleteBee this is beautiful! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes Martin - if only clocks could speak..........
ReplyDeleteThank you Jingle - I didn't think that I'd be able to do this one
Yes Willow on FB but I'm very pleased you made it here too - your connection to trees does not surprise me in the least! Thank you.
Thank you kathew and Carrie - I appreciate your comments so much
I appreciate every comment - thank you all.
Greetings, How are you?
ReplyDeleteIt is a thrill to read your talent today...
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