Ticktock ticktock, the rhythmic breaths, of a slow clock
Ruffled rustling, the sighing songs, of dying leaves
Ticktock ticktock, the rhythmic breaths, of a slow clock
Dripdrip dripdrip, the endless drops, of weeping rain
Ticktock ticktock, the rhythmic breaths, of a slow clock
Taptap taptap, the pleading knocks, of empty trees
Ticktock ticktock, the rhythmic breaths, of a slow clock
Whispered whispers, the distant call, of constant pain
Ticktock ticktock, the rhythmic breaths, of a slow clock
© Ann Bagnall