Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE COCK, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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THE COCK, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Before a clock was in the tower
Last Line: The oldest chronicler of time.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Roosters; Time; Cocks


Before a clock was in the tower
Or e'er a watch was worn,
I knew of night the passing hour
And prophesied the morn;
To man of every age and clime
The oldest chronicler of time.





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