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Appearing stately against the wall,
Varnished wood it stood so tall.
Standing for years echoing time,
With each hour a mellow chime.

My little girl at seven years old,
Amazed by the beauty the pendulum holds.
The pretty flowers placed on each side,
And the brilliant white wall that stood behind.

This thing was more then a reflection of time,
With golden numbers and hands that shine.
Admiring all that glittered and gleamed,
Jewelry to her that was fit for a queen.

She stood there a moment and then she sighed,
Looked and me with the prettiest smile.
She said to me, as this thing ticked tocked,
“Are you sure this is not a Grandmother clock?”

Woody McDaniel
Copyright 2004

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Grandmother Clock

Contributed by WoodyMc44 on Wednesday, 11th August 2004 @ 09:50:26 AM in AEST
Topic: FamilyPoems

“Grandmother Clock”

Appearing stately against the wall,
Varnished wood it stood so tall.
Standing for years echoing time,
With each hour a mellow chime.

My little girl at seven years old,
Amazed by the beauty the pendulum holds.
The pretty flowers placed on each side,
And the brilliant white wall that stood behind.

This thing was more then a reflection of time,
With golden numbers and hands that shine.
Admiring all that glittered and gleamed,
Jewelry to her that was fit for a queen.

She stood there a moment and then she sighed,
Looked and me with the prettiest smile.
She said to me, as this thing ticked tocked,
“Are you sure this is not a Grandmother clock?”

Woody McDaniel
Copyright 2004

Copyright Â© WoodyMc44 ... [ 2004-08-11 09:50:26]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: Grandmother Clock (User Rating: 1 )
by lostinmyself on Wednesday, 11th August 2004 @ 10:23:49 AM AEST
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Bless. Kids eh? They seem interested in the most normal of things.
Cute poem, good write, Phil xxx

Re: Grandmother Clock (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Wednesday, 11th August 2004 @ 11:09:07 AM AEST
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I love the literal mind of a child. They are such purists and so honest. Thanks for sharing this.

Rita

Re: Grandmother Clock (User Rating: 1 )
by Silent-No-More on Wednesday, 11th August 2004 @ 11:27:49 AM AEST
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Adorable... I have a 7 year old daughter myself - and, she's let a few zingers fly over the years. My favorite? The recent comment that she made when we turned onto our road to find that the tar had been removed as they intended to re-pave the street. I said something like "Oh my goodness, honey - we live on a dirt road!" and she replied "Wow! It's like we're back in 1985 or something!". That happened to be the year I graduated high school! I felt as old as... well... dirt! lol! We later revised it to 1905 for mommy's sanity!!!! lol!

Well crafted... and very sweet! Nice job!
SNM

Re: Grandmother Clock (User Rating: 1 )
by Nazmythian on Wednesday, 11th August 2004 @ 02:22:40 PM AEST
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Oh yes. I cringe at the thought of my " wise " words my mother could impart to this site. I have been blessed with two girls myself and they inspire my writing in more ways than one. This is sooooo cute. Good write, the thinking that went into it was time well spent.

Naz ~

Re: Grandmother Clock (User Rating: 1 )
by Jenni_K on Saturday, 14th August 2004 @ 11:54:48 AM AEST
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This is so cute..absolutely adorable.... The things kids come up with!!!
Thanks for the smiles...
Jenni

Re: Grandmother Clock (User Rating: 1 )
by Kindredblood_dragon on Thursday, 23rd September 2004 @ 09:25:46 AM AEST
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Innocence of the young how they bring forth such joy, with such care free questions.
Beautfully written and with such an awesome flowing rythem.
Take care always

Re: Grandmother Clock (User Rating: 1 )
by Suzylnn on Wednesday, 25th April 2012 @ 04:15:05 PM AEST
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Heartwarming! Enjoyed, thx for sharing.

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