The Clock That Told Stories

Sitting

Each eye on each hand of the old timer bronzed clock

Philosophy

My principals written along cracked fading drywall, 

Hall peeled dripping paint chips,

And all of what used to be bold colors of Autumn,

Old Earth's Fall's Bittersweet, Cinnamon, and Atomic Tangerine abstract identity,

Now faded to black

And I find myself displaced

Fung Shui space would only time travel, teleporting me back

And this.

Yin, Yang, 

Being,

Things,

Knowing of metaphysics

Metaphysical substance, halos, and auras; subconsciously questioned mind's nature

Essentially characteristics I'd struggle to understand

These moments in spur

Sporadically blurred dusk's horizon in an unidentifiable medley of history and present

Sun sent endeavors, a dark hour or broken clock

Stirred emotions,

Compassion in withered interaction.

And yet.

Sitting,

I spent hours glaring at that bronzed clock,

The face which spoke of stories and time

Unrest and grime

Certain it'd spare a hand

In revelation, shared a story

A narrative that seemed fictional

A script to understanding a united north hemisphere land

I'd change my focus

Navigating wickedness, the vices,

In hopes the mountain range would uncover and open sun temples and moments

Surely decoded Egyptian hieroglyphics would decipher,

Pinnacle of unimaginable

Tactical militaristic unstable mind

Vehement and vivid through current life and visuals

The clock that told stories and time

Drained mentally and physical

And noon set a new,

Repeat, and it'd tell me

Just how much a hand of time costs.

Reviews

[Carol Cashes]

"The clock that told stories and time
Drained mentally and physical
And noon set a new,
Repeat, and it'd tell me
Just how much a hand of time costs."

Resetting time, noon the only absolute in ancient times...Egyptian hieroglyphics, mountain ranges, sun temples...and all made relevantto today by: "Tactical militaristic unstable mind
Vehement and vivid through current life and visuals"

As always, I'm, first of all amazed at myself when I actually "get" deep poetry *smirk*, I'm such a plebeian...and when I read something as intense or deep as this and it clicks in my head...that's not my IQ, that's your talent.

[Ty]

Your words carry absolute weight, Carol. Many thanks. It seems I just may have done my job here then!

[Nariko]

I don't know why but this poem is giving me mythical vibes

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Waiting watching wondering all remains an untold mystery- so much to be seen but not heard- great words- deep and mind awakening🌹

[ElizaB]

I was struck by your title, it really is wonderful!

As always you have created something beautiful

[Ty]

Thanks so much!

[Alfred Kukitz]

A vast array of tales spanning a universe of a young man's mind.

Regards,
Al

[Ty]

A span in which I'd hope to reach many.

[Jes' Pi]

A good poem and a dramatic image.

[Ty]

Many thanks for dropping by. Please browse more

[emmajoy]

So much lies hiding, apparently dormantbehind that fixed dial.. and yet it reflects.. shaping how we sit the past. And, dear Ty, seems you've seen what you've seen, its power, its glory, its beauty and testament to what motion means, even resting.. in.. its own place somehow. Holding attention perhaps, ' ..hours glaring at that bronzed clock, ~ The face which spoke of stories and time ~ Unrest and grime ~ Certain it'd spare a hand ~ In revelation, shared a story ~ A narrative that seemed fictional ~ A script to .. .. '

Your words strip a ,myriad of language.. superbly.. facts, feelings and all. Wonderful!"

[Ty]

Apologies for the delayed response. Your review is absolutely captivating. Honored this reflects and resonates deeper as I've hoped to achieved. Can't thank you enough for dropping in Emma!

[emmajoy]

Admire, love and much app reciate your beautiful
l language.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poem and the artwork. I liked how you described time and how it effect us. Thank you Ty for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ty]

Please drop in for more! Much appreciated.

[Coyote Poetry]

I will right now.

[Celendria]

Beautifully written. Love it

[Ty]

Can't say thanks enough. Thanks for dropping in!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

love this I give it 20/10
you are a genius
love this

[Ty]

Ahh, too kind. Please drop by anytime!