My grandfathers clock was too old to tick

its springs and wheels were worn

it stood on the floor like an old feeble king

Grandfathers are hours as
their children are minutes;
grandchildr en are seconds ...
the clock ticks faster the more seconds

My Grandfather's Clock

At twelve noon it had all begun,
He was welcomed; a brand-new son!
The air was crisp - The moon shone

You stood in a corner upright and alone
Keeping track of the time in my life
The sea going vessel that straddled your crown
Somehow

Old grandfather clock
Went
Tick, tock
Like water dripping on coral rock;
Tick, tock
Expected crow of the morning cock
Tick, tock
Went