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Oct 05, 2025
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In Protest of Three O'clock
Three o’clock is a terrible time.
Be it three in the morning,
or three in the afternoon.
All the terrible worries and dark oogly-booglies
come out to play in the depths of the night.
Or it’s hours before quitting time.
Nine o’clock seems to be
an agreeable, even amiable matter.
Time enough for friends and a brew,
or going to work at a civilized hour.
— Michael Anthony, Oct 05, 2025
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About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Critiques
Lavender
8 months ago
In Protest of Three O'Clock
Hello, Michael,
Yep, nine o'clock is perfect! Not too early, not too late.
Clever!
Thank you!
L
(Side Note: When I had shingles, 3:00 in the afternoon was heartbreaking, and 3:00 in the middle of the night made me cry...)
Michael Anthony
7 months 4 weeks ago
Thank you L! I've never had…
Thank you L! I've never had shingles, but know a few who have - awful stuff - boo.
Words Ablaze
8 months ago
Oh I tend to agree, 9 O…
Oh I tend to agree, 9 O'clock IS the soft spot....
Michael Anthony
7 months 4 weeks ago
Exactly! Thanks for…
Exactly! Thanks for commenting Words!