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Poetry: The grandfather clock

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  by Faracathy Brown

  My grandfathers clock was too old to tick

  its springs and wheels were worn

  it stood on the floor like an old feeble king

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  by Debra L. Gambill

  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

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  by Ry Moore

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

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  by Jacquie Schmall

  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

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• 5 of 54

  by Sandra Lynn

  Old Gentleman,
  Your face it fades,
  Once sturdy hands,
  Falter with age,
  Ninety years of passing time,
  Ninety more if fate is kind.
  You

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Poetry: The grandfather clock