The town clock was interrogated for hours
but never broke down,
never revealed whispered plots and plans overheard.
In spite of threats and deprivation of light
the questioning going on by day and by night
it only said "I tell the time and that is all."
Whichever approach they used
of force or subtle persuasion it stuck to its story
simply marking the occasion.
In the end it all came to nought
they just moved on
just like the clock or so we thought.
Lovely, Ray! As better men than me have already said, original, subtle and unusual
jennifer
Almost missed this one, Ray. As Stephen points out, a bit of a gem. Tony
You're welcome Keith - a bit balmy I know but I enjoy a bit of surrealism. An interesting concept is the naked light bulb , staring at it might affect your eyesight!
Ray
The rack and a naked light bulb would keep it on time.
I really liked this. Very unusual
Keith
Many thanks Tom Tony Brian Brooke Paul Julie and Stephen for the likes.
Glad you enjoyed this Stephen!
Hi Paul, I take your point, i'm glad I clocked your comment.
Hi Aviva, that's a fine piece of subtlety - coming under the heading of persuasion too.. Thanks for looking in.
Happy Xmas folks!
That bare faced town clock should be the prime suspect. It should have had time off for good behaviour but it hasn't missed a second so it clearly wasn't well behaved. I'd go back and ask it again, and even if it isn't saying anything, look where it's hands are pointing.
Ray, this is fine and subtle. A real gem.
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raypool
Mon 14th Dec 2020 21:13
Thanks Brian for looking in.
Glad you liked this idea Tony !
Good that you dropped in and found this to your liking Jennifer, a bit of whimsy - insane more like it. All the best to you....
Ray