'Homeward Bound (Black Labradors) (LE300)

 Nigel Hemming Limited Edition  print of 300 copies numbered and signed by the artist. 

 With a resolute tick and a resonant tock. The loitering hands of the grandfather clock Creep on at a barely perceptible pace Across the now yellowed and romanised face elegant case and its baritone chime
A quarter repeater, it keeps perfect time Both cadence and air to the passage of day Dissecting the hours that the master’s away
With deep concentration – and long wistful sigh And a bright knowing gleam in a rich Chestnut eye With singular foresight of master’s return
And with great expectation, he has no concern For the grandfather clock striking quarter-past eight But the rise and the click of the latch on the gate The crunch of the gravel, the key in the lock For Bramble will never have need of a clock