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Heart of Oak |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway 
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.jpg) This lovely heirloom of varnished wood Stands handsome in the hall Gracing my home for many a year Keeping perfect time for all Its pendulums swing back and forth As time just slips away And on the hour a chord is struck As music starts to play Its face and hands are delicate With filigree of gold The numbers intricate and fine As made in days of old I love to listen to the chimes Of my cherished grandfather clock For often it seems to speak to me Through its gentle, slow tick-tock Tonight I think of days long gone The happiness and tears For it has gained a special place Through all those passing years It holds within its heart of oak Beauty that lingers near Providing in time-honoured ways Its loving brand of cheer |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lovely! I remember the clock in my Grandmother's hallway, and the sound as I read this. Now that is a l-o-n-g time ago.  |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
I absolutely loved this poem. So personal and soft. Like an old friend. Very Nice indeed, Tracey |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
I love this one, Katriona...and I t hink I told you before that I have the exact same clock only it is in my dining room! LOve th epoem, love the clock!!!! Jan |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Katriona that is a beautiful poem, a real delight to read. I can understand the pleasure you get from that stately heirloom as we have one almost the same, one of our most valued possessions. The rhyme and rythym are spot on. Very much enjoyed. Love Lindsay |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
v. well written! "Time flies? ... ah no, Time stays ... it is we that go!" much applause for this fine 'penning' ! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Heart2Heart, This is a nice clock Hon. My brother-in-law put one of those together years ago. He's dead now about twenty years. He was my best friend, and introduced me to my wife. He was a kind guy. Your poem and picture brought him to mind. Love Bobby |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Thanks ever so much everybody for your kind replies. Yes those old clocks do become like beloved family members Heart2Heart |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Most beautiful verse, dear Katriona. Clocks like this have a touch of majesty and "innate wisdom" I would say ... they have seen and recorded so much. Inspiring and moving. Love this much. Love, Margherita |
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booky1940! Member
since 2009-04-16
Posts 136Canada |
A fine 'poem' and the clock, it's a work of art! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
What a treasure! The clock, the poem, ~ and you! I got such a warm feeling of familiarity as I read along. In the old homestead,~ built in 1821 and torn down to make way for a canal ~ which was never built!!!!) there wes every kind of grand clock imaginable. Oh, how I adored them all! You brought back some fond memories for me. Presently we have an antique pendulum wall clock ~ but alas, it does not chime. Katriona, your poetry is alway a joy to behold.   Love, Linda |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
This is absolutely beautiful. Both, the clock and the poem. I love to hear the sound of a grandfathers clock. Your poetry is always such a joy to read, Heart2Heart! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What a lovely clock, Katriona. I see why you cherish it and would write such a beautiful poem about it. I just love the title of this one. Ida |
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peaceseaker Member
since 2009-07-29
Posts 161 |
Hi Kat...you know how beautifully written I thought this was before, and it is a gift to be able to relish in it again....Thank you.....peaceseaker |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Katriona, I had a clock in my parents house while I was young, this is a beautiful homage to a beautiful piece of furniture so elegant and to the people who share time. thanks for the poem. yann |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Thanks so much everybody for your very sweet replies. This is not a picture of my clock, but it could well have been, they are very similar Perhaps they were made by the same craftsman.Heart2Heart |
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