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Tick Tock
January 13, 2015
Time
Is it tick tock
Or tock tick?
Does it go forward
Or back?
Time is a liquid
Was it Vonnegut who said that?
I believe so.
Time drips everyday
It is the dew on the grass
Slowly falls off the blade
Drip drop
Tick tock
Does it go forward or back?
But does it matter?
We all end up in the same place at the end
When the clock stops
No more tick tock.
© Carollynn G., Hawthorne, NY
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I know Vonnegut inspired you, but it reminded a lot of Nut's (from Catching Fire) rambling about the arena. This kind of poetry reminds me of surreal artwork. It's a rather tricky kind of poetry to write, only because if you don't write it well, it sounds like a bunch of bologna. Your poem was lyrical and profound at times. I think you should add some substance. Make it more yours, rather than just stating what Vonnegut said. As, what does that quote mean to you...or what do you think it means? Otherwise, nicely done.
The song Time on Darkside of the Moon and Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut inspired me with this poem.