Clockwork Locket

She wears a locket around her neck

*tick-tock* *tick-tock*

no picture inside, a clock instead

*tick-tock* *tick-tock*

a pretty design on the outside to see

*tick-tock* *tick-tock*

don't you understand, the locket is she

worn, but beautiful, gorgeous you see

but open it up 

and its broken

yes, open her up 

and she's broken

Easy to pretend it's alright inside,

but looks are deceiving

because inside she's bleeding

If you open her locket

it falls apart

just like her heart

does every time you go in

put it together 

and for a time

everything's okay

but that's what they all say

open her up and she's broken

hopelessly broken

She wears a locket

Reviews

[RienKelsoCinema]

I enjoy such sadness inside something so beautiful! But I also enjoy such beauty inside something so sad! Great job!

[Kenneth The Poet]

The Swiss watchmakers did a crappy job in my opinion. You, however, did an excellent job.

[Casper]

I love this. It is a very interesting poem. Keep up the good work =)

[Giovanni]

love it i like ur style im learning alot from u guys thank you for sharing take care

[Becky C Strukamp]

An amazing piece of writing. I love the way you used the locket as a representation of her heart. Loved it. Excellent.

[Jeremy Baker]

Wow ... this is amazing! I like that you make the point that she wears the locket, not the other way round. You describe us flawed and fragile humans quite perfectly. Fantastic poem!