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Clock Worm
An anthology of poems which author, Charlie, has been writing for the past 7 years. The creative journey serves as a reminder to the power of perseverance in an increasingly immediate world. The poems within ClockWorm delve deep into a variety of topics. Love, death and equine insurance is all fair game. This is Charlie's breakout anthology and it is believed that she is going to be someone to remember.
- GenresPoetry
6 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2021
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January 27, 2021
It was ok I think, haven’t read yet but it’ll be oright I’m sure
January 19, 2021
Masterpiece
the words in this book
are a masterpiece of use
i cried at beauty
how can such Magic
enter my Brain and nourish
my thoughts will flourish
max and char lie, I
thank your wise words that you gave
to us to enjoy
the words in this book
are a masterpiece of use
i cried at beauty
how can such Magic
enter my Brain and nourish
my thoughts will flourish
max and char lie, I
thank your wise words that you gave
to us to enjoy
October 3, 2023
what a book to start the month with 🤝🏻
March 1, 2023
Kort maar krachtig poëzie boek met ongelooflijke inspirerende quotes die je kijk op de wereld heel anders maakt.
May 10, 2021
Rtc
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 (3/5 stars).
I mainly read this because of some random youtu.be video where someone turned their WhatsApp conversations into a poetry book for funsies and because of the fact that they are a writer and wanted to publish a book one day. This honestly receives the friend of the year award. I honestly read this because I wanted to be part of that joke and to be honest I could I not read and buy this book after that video. It was one big mood. It's obviously not the greatest literature ever but it really was fun to read and like fun for what it was. But without much further ado here are some of my favourite sections of the book:
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Covid
I thought I had Covid on Monday night but it turns out I was just hot.
Boyfriend
I may have accidentally got a new boyfriend
I’m very very up for this
Drunk
I am awake but think I might still be drunk
Well this turned out well
Life Questions
I didn’t want to be too early lol but will that be too late?
Best
I cannot wait for this
Don’t mess with the best because the best don’t mess
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So overall fun for what it was and I have no regrets of buying & reading this book. However, I do have one complaint, which is that this book could have been put together a lot better. The editing and format of the ebook weren't the greatest. It really could have used some improvements based on the design and the way the text/poems were presented. Also, a lot of the titles were repetitive as in numerous poems have the exact same name, which I found annoying as hell too.
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 (3/5 stars).
I mainly read this because of some random youtu.be video where someone turned their WhatsApp conversations into a poetry book for funsies and because of the fact that they are a writer and wanted to publish a book one day. This honestly receives the friend of the year award. I honestly read this because I wanted to be part of that joke and to be honest I could I not read and buy this book after that video. It was one big mood. It's obviously not the greatest literature ever but it really was fun to read and like fun for what it was. But without much further ado here are some of my favourite sections of the book:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Covid
I thought I had Covid on Monday night but it turns out I was just hot.
Boyfriend
I may have accidentally got a new boyfriend
I’m very very up for this
Drunk
I am awake but think I might still be drunk
Well this turned out well
Life Questions
I didn’t want to be too early lol but will that be too late?
Best
I cannot wait for this
Don’t mess with the best because the best don’t mess
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So overall fun for what it was and I have no regrets of buying & reading this book. However, I do have one complaint, which is that this book could have been put together a lot better. The editing and format of the ebook weren't the greatest. It really could have used some improvements based on the design and the way the text/poems were presented. Also, a lot of the titles were repetitive as in numerous poems have the exact same name, which I found annoying as hell too.
January 19, 2021
The joy in a book
Amazing book, the poems are the best of all poems and you feel a spark of joy and love and excitement when you read each poem in the book and you feel incredibly motivated, all of a sudden everything feels so meaningful that you can see the sun in a dark room
Amazing book, the poems are the best of all poems and you feel a spark of joy and love and excitement when you read each poem in the book and you feel incredibly motivated, all of a sudden everything feels so meaningful that you can see the sun in a dark room
February 21, 2021
Beautiful poetry. Char Lie really captures the voice of our generation.
I especially liked the poem about Covid, it's very refreshing to see a poet not afraid to shine a critical light on current issues.
Can't wait for the poet's next work. I expect they have a long and stellar career ahead of them. I am fully certain that they will make the New York Times bestseller lists no matter what they do. People will want to hear more.
lmao
I especially liked the poem about Covid, it's very refreshing to see a poet not afraid to shine a critical light on current issues.
Can't wait for the poet's next work. I expect they have a long and stellar career ahead of them. I am fully certain that they will make the New York Times bestseller lists no matter what they do. People will want to hear more.
lmao
January 28, 2022
Finest poetry book for those folks who'd rather be nibbled to death by ducks than read poetry
Clock Worm has been the finest book of poetry I've read in under 5 minutes! Completely brilliant, horse insurance is a thing? Who knew? Waiting impatiently for the next book. Don't disappoint and be a one trick pony! With or without insurance. A must read, it's witty and the backstory is truly the sweetest thing I've ever heard of any friend doing.
Clock Worm has been the finest book of poetry I've read in under 5 minutes! Completely brilliant, horse insurance is a thing? Who knew? Waiting impatiently for the next book. Don't disappoint and be a one trick pony! With or without insurance. A must read, it's witty and the backstory is truly the sweetest thing I've ever heard of any friend doing.
February 10, 2021
Wonderful poetry. Almost as if it was a collection of messages between two very close friends. As a writer, would totally write poetry like this on the fly.
10/10 recommend, if only for the lols.
10/10 recommend, if only for the lols.
March 29, 2022
I mean…
Right now, having just finished this. I’m a bit upset, everything I knew about life has just been put into doubt.
The tea on my table has grown cold, the coffee I brewed this morning … undrunk , I
JUST
CANNOT
BRING MYSELF
TO do anything anymore.
If this is the meaning of life… And I’m convinced it is … dear god …. Everything is an illusion - am I - is this - EVEN REAL????
Profound in a 140 character kind of way. Get it … don’t get it. Nothing matters anymore - is it even real ? Who cares? I can’t anymore.
Right now, having just finished this. I’m a bit upset, everything I knew about life has just been put into doubt.
The tea on my table has grown cold, the coffee I brewed this morning … undrunk , I
JUST
CANNOT
BRING MYSELF
TO do anything anymore.
If this is the meaning of life… And I’m convinced it is … dear god …. Everything is an illusion - am I - is this - EVEN REAL????
Profound in a 140 character kind of way. Get it … don’t get it. Nothing matters anymore - is it even real ? Who cares? I can’t anymore.
August 21, 2022
An instant classic. Clock Worm is a poetry collection that rivals the work of Dickinson, Cummings and Whitman. The poems are quick and to the point, yet inspire reflection and introspection. It took me two days to finish, and I found myself laying awake in bed thinking about the evocative, stunning prose showcased here. To anyone who has hesitated to read it at this point, take this as your sign to pick it up. You won't regret it. 5/5.
May 24, 2025
I started making up a fake story. Charlie is a girl who accidentally got a boyfriend but somehow is the queen of balance. She got pregnant. The boyfriend's other girlfriend isn't happy about that. And then she lost the baby and started doing meth. Also her horse is dead.
Jesus wears a suit of armour and a cowboy hat.
Also what happened to Mark. WHERE IS MARK?!? Who is Max? Who are Will and Lucy??
Jesus wears a suit of armour and a cowboy hat.
Also what happened to Mark. WHERE IS MARK?!? Who is Max? Who are Will and Lucy??
January 25, 2021
Exceptional. Modern day poems we need. Haute arte. I will be waiting for more from this amazing writer.
In all seriousness, I did love it and at some point forgot the book was written for the lols because it made me think like every other poetry.
10/5
In all seriousness, I did love it and at some point forgot the book was written for the lols because it made me think like every other poetry.
10/5
January 26, 2021
So Beautiful, each word has a natural and vulnerable feel - almost like they have been taken straight from messages.
Highly recommend to any literature lover, not just poets, anyone should read this when they have the chance.
Highly recommend to any literature lover, not just poets, anyone should read this when they have the chance.
June 5, 2022
This felt like having a close friend who will text you anything that's on their mind and sometimes it makes sense to you and most of the time it doesn't and you almost never know what to respond but that doesn't matter because you love each other anyways.
January 18, 2021
the clock worm made the book for me
the part about the clock worm was good. i liked the book primarily because of the clock worm. which made it as good as i thought it should be.
the part about the clock worm was good. i liked the book primarily because of the clock worm. which made it as good as i thought it should be.
January 19, 2021
Wonderful and Thought Provoking
The book was wonderful, deep, and beautifully written! Char Lie is a literary genius. One of the best works of our time.
The book was wonderful, deep, and beautifully written! Char Lie is a literary genius. One of the best works of our time.
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January 24, 2021Astounding!
Never ready anything quite like it, I wish all poetry was this down to earth! Keep an open mind! Enjoy!
Never ready anything quite like it, I wish all poetry was this down to earth! Keep an open mind! Enjoy!
February 15, 2021
Incredible source of knowledge
Showed me the meaning of life. Without this book, I was lost. Now I have found my way through this maze.
Showed me the meaning of life. Without this book, I was lost. Now I have found my way through this maze.
August 4, 2021
This book should win millions of awards. Literary genius!
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October 12, 2021
Fantastic poems made out of whatsapp chats.
Books describes the talk between two best friends.
Fun to read
Books describes the talk between two best friends.
Fun to read
November 20, 2021
Bravo!
Heartwarming. A true depiction of the duplicitous edge on which we all must walk upon. Couldn't put it down. One more word required.
Heartwarming. A true depiction of the duplicitous edge on which we all must walk upon. Couldn't put it down. One more word required.
November 24, 2021
This book really had me thinking about subscribing to Max Fosh. 🤔
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December 8, 2021This book is amazing! The author has such an incredible way with words and really puts me in a mood! MARRY ME CHAR LIE
December 12, 2021
Life changing questions
February 28, 2022
I cannot hate it!
This is hilarious. It was worth ever penny. You’ll have to watch the making of the book video before reading ot for context
This is hilarious. It was worth ever penny. You’ll have to watch the making of the book video before reading ot for context
May 8, 2022
I haven't read it
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May 26, 2022
Amazing book
Incredibly touching. This book is a peek into the day to day life of Char Lie. I absolutely loved it.
Incredibly touching. This book is a peek into the day to day life of Char Lie. I absolutely loved it.
June 12, 2022
It makes me so emotional and I am still crying.
July 26, 2022
i've never read something better
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