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The Clock on the Mantle

September 26, 2013
By GabrielleK. SILVER, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
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GabrielleK. SILVER, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
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&quot;On him does death lie heavily, who, but too well known to all, dies to himself unknown.&quot;<br /> -Seneca the Younger

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Tick
Tick
Tick
The sound goes on

Tick
Tick
Tick
The room feels lukewarm

Tick
Tick
Tick
The clock sings his song

Tick
Tick
Tick
There’s a draft in the room

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Tick
Tick
The clock won’t stop

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Tick
Tick
The room feels cold

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Tick
Tick
The clock goes on and on and on!

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Tick
Tick
The blood is frozen in my veins

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Tick
Tock
Then the clock stopped

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