Challenge
12 Chimes at 3am
A grandfather clock in an old house chimes 12 times every night at 3am. Just that clock, and only at 3am. Why? How is this strange phenomenon discovered? How long has this been going on? What caused it? Is there a way to fix it? SHOULD it be fixed? Why or why not? I've had this clock idea in my head for a while, but I can't decide what to do with it. So I'm curious to see what you all can make of it! Can be eerie, silly, etc. Prose or poetry.
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The Clock
This clock, you see,
strikes a dozen times
not one more
not one less
This clock, you see,
sings its song
in the dead of night
at 3am
This clock, you see,
strikes out with
nobody
to listen
This clock, you see,
is the
last
living soul
This clock, you see,
survived.
It survived a war.
A war that
flattened
destroyed
obliterated
the world around it
This clock, you see,
is the single
flicker
of hope
This clock, you see,
embodies hope
courage
strength
This clock, you see,
stands alone
in the house
that is left in ruins
This clock, you see,
strikes for
no audience
but the birds
This clock, you see,
survived and
so can you
my darling.