Time Pieces
grandfather clock
time so easy to take apart
this child
with broken heart
couldn’t piece back together
that moment
she frowned and closed the door
i checked my watch
second hand stopped
gone forever more
summer vacation
hour hand
locked on 3:00 o’clock
minute hand
but a tick tock away
“tick tock” hooray!
in my closet
out of body out of mind
out of time
nor even strong wind
can rattle the door
David Austin is professional violinist and teacher, who communicates through poetry. He has played with the Cincinnati Symphony, taught at Colorado College and various public schools. He is a published author, who has been writing poetry and novels for over 40 years. His pride and joy is a shelter in which he feeds and cares for animals. David is a member of Poetry Soup.
This is all rather brilliant, you know. I read about featured objects, but when I conclude, the verses were about something else entirely, and those featured items were props... Oh, I really, really like this set. I do.
ReplyDeleteWow, David, a wonderful birage of memorable moments, cleverly expressed moments and very cool...... Sheri
ReplyDeleteHello David. I enjoyed your poem and am humbled by your service and accomplishments. Thank you for sharing your gifts and continued blessings!
ReplyDelete-MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)
I really like this piece...I like the outwardly composed countenance of the poem but the cyclone it's expressing within...
ReplyDeleteI can relate to the Grandfather clock verse very well. I know many adults who can't put one back together again. Your separate moments in life hold the reader to the conclusion. Very well done. Robert
ReplyDeleteDear David :
ReplyDeleteSuch a brilliant description of what can and cannot be fixed in life.
Suzanne