The Grandfather Clock

Tic Toc Paranoia from a simple sound

The Grandfather Clock

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Tic Toc Tic Toc

The Grandfather Clock

Tic Toc Sound in the night

Tic Toc Sudden Fright

Tic Toc Eyes fill with blood

Tic Toc Chest goes thud

Tic Toc Skin starts to cry

Tic Toc Throat goes dry

Tic Toc Mind starts to scream

Tic Toc Feels like a horrible dream

Tic Toc Tic Toc Tic

That Frightful Tic Toc

Tic Toc Tic Toc Tic

Of the Grandfather Clock

 

Author's Note

I got the idea at night reading a book beside a grandfather clock. Hope you like it

Reviews

[Steph K]

This reminds me of a song I use to sing as a kid ( My grandfather's clock ). I particularly like the personifications you have made; "The skin starts to cry" I get this impression of sweating in fear!! This poem is strong in imagery, and the "tic toc" word choice adds to suspense. Powerful work.

[Peach]

My hairs stood on end when I read about the part where the chest goes thud. It's really amazing. I hope you make more of your awesome poems.

[Tina Kline]

Very good poem. It's very creepy! Good job!

[Ahmad Cox]

I love the rhythmic tone of this poem

[}Echo{]

This is great. It kind of reminds me of song lyrics a little bit. And the personification and detail is great. I can really visualive what's going on.

[luviva]

its great, i know when u get that feeling en it gets creepy when the whole house is in darkness en silent except for the tic toc of that grandfather clock!

[Nico]

I myself find the Tic-toc sound of the grandfather clock rather soothing, except when the clock strikes at a new hour.

[Lost in Wonderland]

Ooh eerie! Nice poem, very creepy:)
God bless