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Midnight Bells

The bells tolled till midnight
another soul lost the fight
At the wake many tears were shed
funerals are for the living, not the dead
the eulogy was done by Pastor  Fred
who spoke of fire and brimstone instead
At the cemetery  we bid our last goodbye
and laid him to rest under a sad gray sky

Copyright © Joseph May | Year Posted 2012

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/30/2015 8:54:00 PM I kept going to different old poems and even then, could not find a new one for me to comment on. Anyway, this was a good one to revisit. A great little poem about funerals. I like the phrase: funerals are for the living. Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 6/30/2012 7:24:00 AM Enjoyed reading this one..My husband says that he always tries to comfort the family when there is a death..I have only know him to preach a sermon once at a funeral..He knew a young man there who he had taught in Sunday School and he knew that he had not made a profession of faith so he preached a short sermon within his comforting words to the family..Sad day for the family whose family member who has passed on to eternity..I hope not recently for your family..Thanks for stopping by..Sara Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/30/2012 1:26:00 AM I really like this poem, Joseph. Something wonderful about these itty bitty ones!!! Login to Reply

Doris Culverhouse Date: 6/28/2012 8:20:00 PM I heard if it rains on your funeral....you make it to heaven?? Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 6/28/2012 8:54:00 PM I have heard that too Doris..

Poet Destroyer A Date: 6/27/2012 4:05:00 PM Joseph, thank you for the comment in my blog.. about your poem: The image is not an even i enjoy, however your midnight bells make resting unchangeable... thank you for sharing..pd Login to Reply

Maureen Lefanue Date: 6/27/2012 2:29:00 AM Glad you enjoyed my poem, Joseph. You are right - spiritualism is rampant. Cute poem - I don't like the fire and brimstone message, but its alive and well. God bless, Maureen Login to Reply

Joann Grisetti Date: 6/26/2012 8:14:00 PM From the title I expected a poem on the matin bells, as they ring at midnight. I thought funerlas were supposed to bring comfort, I hope I do not get Pastor Fred when it is my turn. Login to Reply