Clock Battle




Watched the

Wall clock

Swing and tick.

Again and again.

Cadence relentless

For decades.

Cruel thing, yaknow.

Some years yards get won.

Others falling back

Muddied and worn.

Ashamed of self.


Seems much too early

Sack time.

What if I rallied?

Good to go racing

For a while.

But currently

No recoup; spent breath.


Worries etch the face.

Could this clock

The contest win?

And I at second place?



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