Old alarm clocks
A horologist’s pet collection
A rare selection
Of his affection .
Silent
Not ticking away
None showing the correct time.
No chime
Just years of grime.
Each waiting
to be found
And wound.
Eager to sound
And shock someone awake.
As a collectible
Their purpose is lost.
No longer timepieces
Just showpieces
On dusty shelves.
Outdated out moded
Only waiting
To be found
And wound
To do their job
……………………Gulsum Basheer
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