Tickety, tickety, tock,

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 31 Dec 2022
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16 comments
 

Tickety, tickety, tock,
all eyes upon the clock –
the hand moves straight,
time cannot wait
– and never can flick or turn back!

A second past midnight, and hear
laughter, a loud rousing cheer:
the old is past,
the new at last –
what will we encounter this year?

Tickety, tickety, tock,
no longer watching the clock:
and many pray,
as they wake each day:
the new year’s unveiling on track.

.[IP: New Year's Tradition]

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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

I wonder if I'm the only person who sang this in my head to the tune of hickory dickory dock?

Thanks for this Rhiannon - it would make a wonderful thing to share with a small child!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, and yes, I was singing the tune in my head - which pronpted to put the mouse in too, looking at the clock! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I couldn't help but love this rhythmic poem Rhiannon. Tickety Tock perfect. wink

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

So glad you enjoyed, Jenny. It was fun to make up! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

And thanks for the cherries! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Kris on

Now I know what that tick,tick, tick sound is in my head.... cheeky

Excellent Rhiannon*... all the best for the new year yes

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks! Nice to put a smile on your face!. I wish you all the best too. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

It definitely works to the rhythm of "Hickory Dickory Dock"  Well done and well said, Rhiannon. Happy New Year to you and yours. Paul :) 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, and greetings to you too. Hope you are having a restful and happy time. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by randy-johnson on

Excellent poem. Well written. Keep up the good work. Happy New Year.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you! Glad you liked it, and I hope you have a happy new year too. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Wow! Talk about popular! Somehow made me think of Lot's wife. And the youth who had to decide to follow Jesus. Although yes it was Ok with Creation!

Keep well! Tom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Time moves on. We can't go back, but God helps over regrets and bad choices when he's asked. I suppose measured time started at Creation. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Looking back,

" ... and God saw that it was good"

Nice sound effects! Have you read my latest Rhiannon? You don't have to comment. And yes, mistakes are mad to learn from.

Keep well! Tom

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

Loved it 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Glad to know that! Rhiannon