|
 Menu
|
|
|
|
|
Social
|
|
|
|
|
LET BELLS RING!
Contributed by
Elizabeth_Dandy
on
Wednesday, 17th December 2003 @ 10:11:52 AM in AEST
Topic:
InspirationalPoems
|
I miss the bells I did so often hear
In childhood days and many a happy year.
They rang, ding-dong,- ding-dong- in griefs and joys
Ropes clutched by swaying little altar boys.
Be sure give them wide berth, these fellows may
Crash into you, - your head so bold they sway
The rope gripped tightly, swinging to and fro
Sway forth and back Oh worshippers duck low!
I miss six letters on my Christmas cards
When I receive the several "Best Regards"
Six letters are replaced by a big "X"
Or hinted at by random little specks.
I miss heart-winning songs, like "Silent Night"
A Santa growls instead, nose shining bright;
Rotund, big-bellied, red-cheeked bold and hale
Swings bottles filled with cola, beer, or ale.
A much belated shopping passer-by
Wishes to all "A Happy Holiday"--
Loud Speakers squeal,- a makeshift foghorn blares:
"Five shopping days left valued customers!"
No angels, - but some multi-cultured belles
Display their goodies wreathed with oyster shells
Tumultuous parades do cast their spells;
The noise is loud, but lo! - there are no bells.
Displayed before the flashy Grand Hotel
A poster says that "Grille Tourterelle"
With fresh legumes are the "Entre du Jour",-
Its read by everyone, except the poor.
Let bells, ringing bells and eastern gongs install
On airports and in every waiting hall;
Assure your fellowman - no disrespect
Who wants to be politically correct?
Not me! - let bells ring loud - put up the tree,
Don't bar the creche from public property!
It strengthens confidence, aplomb and poise,
And bells drown out and douse the frenzied noise,
Rejoice! - ding-dong, let ring and peal the bell-
Exult! ! - the spirit is alive and well!.
Copyright ©
Elizabeth_Dandy
... [
2003-12-17 10:11:52]
(Date/Time posted on
site)
Advertisments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sorry, comments are no longer allowed for anonymous, please register for a free membership to access this feature and more
|
|
All comments are owned by the poster. Your Poetry
Dot Com is not responsible for the content of any
comment.
That said, if you find an offensive comment, please
contact via the FeedBack Form with details, including poem title
etc.
|
|
|
Re: LET BELLS RING!
(User Rating: 1 )
by MissLee on
Wednesday, 17th December 2003 @ 10:56:07 AM AEST
(User
Info | Send
a Message)
|
| Very nice, yeah it is sad how Christmas has become so comercialized..but there is still a little spirit left in poeple like us! good write hon. |
|
|
Re: LET BELLS RING!
(User Rating: 1 )
by jme on
Wednesday, 17th December 2003 @ 11:02:47 AM AEST
(User
Info | Send
a Message)
|
| Well written. I loved it. Your words were perfect! |
|
|
Re: LET BELLS RING!
(User Rating: 1 )
by lovingcritters on
Wednesday, 17th December 2003 @ 06:49:27 PM AEST
(User
Info | Send
a Message)
|
Dear ED,
I truly hope the bell tolls for thee,
such lovely and touching poetry!
Beautiful picture, words, traditions, and so wise.....wish you could visit and see it with your own eyes.
Lovely Ed, simply grand
lovingcritters
ConSue |
|
|
Re: LET BELLS RING!
(User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on
Thursday, 18th December 2003 @ 03:14:37 AM AEST
(User
Info | Send
a Message)
|
Awesome, my friend!
Very beautifull write from a very beautifull friend.
peace, joy, luv, huggs, bells,
emy |
|
|
|
· 
Poetry
Community
Members
Areas
Reference
Search
Top
Others
