WHEN

losing time

WHEN

Old grandfather clock greets its demise

the singular timepiece for old Mrs. Wise

what's to be done, I shall not know the time

who gives a damn, says her alter ego, you will be fine

Pitiable Mrs Wise entrusts that clock

indeed, the soothing sounds of the tick tock

in what way shall I know when to do what?

Don't rankle, says her ego, you'll be smack on the spot

Wherewith I know when it's time for sleep?

Thou shall see darkness, shush not a peep

at what moment shall I ready the tea in the morn?

when the moon whispers it's forthcoming dawn

In the absence of my clock, I am utterly lost

be sedate Mrs. Wise, the clock has been tossed

a notion just came to me and I shan't ever tell

but I now hear the time by the old church bell

My untried timepiece is really quite fine

hence, my body clock moves in a tidy sum of time

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

Our Body knows the time with a squeeze of lime... we will be just fine. The Clock in the Square will be there so shopping and chores will be timely. As for cooking... there is a scent that knows when it is just perfect. Take time for Prayer 🙏 Amen ... Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pat, thanks for that poetic review, I think I like your better than mine!
Best always, Betty

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This made me smile....at tennis we keep time by the chimes of the Lutheran Church near SIU campus.
but yes, old folks may not tell time anymore, and may not remember a lot, but they can live each day to the fullest, and be like kids again, back when time didn't matter.
love it.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Well poor Mrs. Wise was quite thrown off when she relied on her one timepiece.. we are so much worse today, with cell phones watches fit bits, etc, back to the good old days!
Thank you as always dear Jacob!
B