Time Keeps Ticking
Our lives are measured in the ticks of the clock.17 total reviews
Comment from Realist101
Hi Jo, what a thoughtful poem. Makes me remember the birth of my son and that we're lucky to have made it this far in life. But oh how I wish I could go back twenty years and know what I know now. Lol! But that's not how it works. And best of luck with your upcoming book. Keep in touch? x. Suse
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2015
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Hi Jo, what a thoughtful poem. Makes me remember the birth of my son and that we're lucky to have made it this far in life. But oh how I wish I could go back twenty years and know what I know now. Lol! But that's not how it works. And best of luck with your upcoming book. Keep in touch? x. Suse
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2015
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I am so sorry for being so late in my reply. Just been busy with "life". :o) I drove my 86 yr. old mom to her family reunion and been on the run since. Now, the holidays are coming. My favorite time of year. Anyway. Thank you so much for your kind review. I really appreciate it.
Jo
Comment from Judy Couch
This is very good. There is so much emotion contained in only a few words. Most of us can identify with the feelings expressed. The ticking clock adds to the suspense and emotion of the poem. I almost never give six stars for a poem, but this one deserves them.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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This is very good. There is so much emotion contained in only a few words. Most of us can identify with the feelings expressed. The ticking clock adds to the suspense and emotion of the poem. I almost never give six stars for a poem, but this one deserves them.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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Thank you so much for your encouraging six stars. My mother lives next door to me now and at 86 years young is doing fine.
Jo
Comment from pierre poote'
I enjoyed your poem. My father died four weeks ago and it was really surreal. he had been sick for so long and time seemed to drag on for him. There finally came a day when time no longer mattered
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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I enjoyed your poem. My father died four weeks ago and it was really surreal. he had been sick for so long and time seemed to drag on for him. There finally came a day when time no longer mattered
Comment Written 25-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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Pierre, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I lost mine 13 years ago and still think of him and miss him every day.
Thank you for commenting on my poem. I'm sorry for the delayed reply. My computer has been on the blitz.
Jo
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
What a touching, poignant poem that makes clear your love for your mother. I am so glad to surmise that the clock continues to "keep ticking" for her. I know how it feels to sit in that room where the sounds of fear and hope filter through. This is well written. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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What a touching, poignant poem that makes clear your love for your mother. I am so glad to surmise that the clock continues to "keep ticking" for her. I know how it feels to sit in that room where the sounds of fear and hope filter through. This is well written. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer
Comment Written 24-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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Thank you so much Jeanie for commenting on my poem about my mother. I'm sorry for my late reply. My computer has been
on the blitz.
Jo
Comment from RahulChadha
A very beautifully written poetry, nicely shaped and expressed. Time doesn't stop for anyone, what's gone is gone. Best of luck:))
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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A very beautifully written poetry, nicely shaped and expressed. Time doesn't stop for anyone, what's gone is gone. Best of luck:))
Comment Written 13-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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Thank you RahulChadha for reading and commenting on my work.
Comment from Rosebuds4us
I read your poem just now and I feel like crying. I like the way you stayed in present tense. I find that hard to do. It is a touching and beautiful poem. If you wrote it concerning your own mother....I am very sorry for your sadness and worries. If written for another....God bless them too and my empathy to them. I especially like how you repeated the words: "the clock keeps ticking" after each verse. That made the poem so powerful and moving. It is original and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing it.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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I read your poem just now and I feel like crying. I like the way you stayed in present tense. I find that hard to do. It is a touching and beautiful poem. If you wrote it concerning your own mother....I am very sorry for your sadness and worries. If written for another....God bless them too and my empathy to them. I especially like how you repeated the words: "the clock keeps ticking" after each verse. That made the poem so powerful and moving. It is original and heartfelt. Thank you for sharing it.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2015
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Again, thank you Rosebuds4us, for your empathy in reviewing my poem about my mother. She is 86 years old now and
doing great.
Jo
Comment from RYME4U
A beautiful tribute to your mother. I had a mother like that, too. She will leave a legacy of wonderful memories for you .The emotions come through your words very well. You have done a great job!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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A beautiful tribute to your mother. I had a mother like that, too. She will leave a legacy of wonderful memories for you .The emotions come through your words very well. You have done a great job!
Comment Written 12-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you for reviewing my poem about my mother. I wrote this while sitting with my mother in the hospital. I watched
her sleep and she seemed so fragile. I love her so much. Today at 86 she is healthy and happy.
Jo
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello :)
What a beautiful poem about your mom. I think she had a heart attack and the repeating line of 'the clock keeps on ticking' can be meant as the time of her life, and also the beating of her heart. I love it. Good job!
~gypsy
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Hello :)
What a beautiful poem about your mom. I think she had a heart attack and the repeating line of 'the clock keeps on ticking' can be meant as the time of her life, and also the beating of her heart. I love it. Good job!
~gypsy
Comment Written 11-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Gypsy, you really "got" my poem. I wrote this poem sitting in the hosptal watching my mom sleep. She had always been
so strong. Watching her lie there so fragile stirred my heart to write this poem to relieve some of my own pain. The idea
of losing her was and still is overwhelming to me. Since my retirement from nursing, my husband and I have
sold our house (2 hr. drive away) and moved next door to her. I get to see her every day now. It is a blessing. At 86 she is now
healthy and happy.
Comment from MissMerri
I wish I had six stars left for this well-conceived and beautifully written poem. It brought tears to my eyes as I remembered an almost identical scene to the one you described so vividly. Your words are perfect. The flow is perfect too. The sentiments are sweet and deeply moving. I loved it.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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I wish I had six stars left for this well-conceived and beautifully written poem. It brought tears to my eyes as I remembered an almost identical scene to the one you described so vividly. Your words are perfect. The flow is perfect too. The sentiments are sweet and deeply moving. I loved it.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you MissMerri. I am so glad you loved my poem about my mother. Today at 86 she is doing great. I
get to see her every day since I moved next door to her last year. The thought of losing her still
overwhelms me. She is a dear Christian woman and I know that when "it" happens that we'll only be
parted for a short time then eternity with her, my dad, brother and loved ones.
Comment from royowen
Nicely written Time poetry contest entry. This is particularly touching, we can never truly repay our parents for giving us life, and caring for us and nurturing us when can't nurture ourselves! Well done the language was poignant and gentle, caring and appreciative of a mum who taught you how to love and care for others. Well done. Nice entry in this contrast. Good luck, blessings Roy.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Nicely written Time poetry contest entry. This is particularly touching, we can never truly repay our parents for giving us life, and caring for us and nurturing us when can't nurture ourselves! Well done the language was poignant and gentle, caring and appreciative of a mum who taught you how to love and care for others. Well done. Nice entry in this contrast. Good luck, blessings Roy.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2015
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2015
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Thank you Roy for your encouraging comments and well wishes for the contest.
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Most welcome