Possible Clues:

• I take a long time to make them sound idle
• I take so long for this - just picture them!
• What a time I take to make them sound so idle
• Likenesses, pictures
• Representations, likenesses.
• Spittin' things
• They reflect what is around in the way of game
• What a long time I take in reflection!
• By the sound of them, idle and graven
• Self-portraits, e.g.