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The Clock

A Poem

By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
The Clock
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The Clock. An infernal object that heralds stress, deadlines, commitment, the finite, and a deadline. 

How do we set the clock so that we can manage all that we associate with it?

A Clock

Object of Angst

Its hands move restlessly

Always circling in a hurry

Endless

A Clock

Hands push

Strong and send blood pumping

My veins fill up, turn green, popping

Head aches

Arms should lay by the side

when everything is needless or

trivial.

Tough task

A Clock

Must set

Hands to push at the times

When a boost is needed and apt

Needed

A Clock

Must rest

Its hands lay by the side

When everything is needless or

Trival. 

By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

inspirational

About the Creator

Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

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  • Test2 years ago

    You have a way with words. I must say that this was an exceptionally well written piece that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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