subject: The Call of the Cuckoo [print this page] The Call of the Cuckoo The Call of the Cuckoo
Now, whenever I look at a cuckoo clock, I take the time to look at the hand carvings of each clock, appreciating the craftsmanship passed down through generations of clockmaker from the Black Forest; Studying the contours of the clock face, each face individually hand carved, distinct in its own way. Then through my mesmerized state creeps the sound of, "tic- toc- tic-toc", as the pendulum sways back and forth. When at the top of the hour, I hear the familiar sound of, "click", the doors open, and like all those who relish childhood delights and exquisite craftsmanship,the spell of the cuckoos' song once again brings a smile to my face.
