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It’s sunny now, It seems so cheery. But, oh, inside Is so so dreary. The bell tower rings, At quarter past one. The bell ringers job Is not done. It rings for death, It rings for disease, It rings for time. It rings for escapees. The officials exclaim, “Nothing’s wrong! Why do you ask?!” His words are slurred. He takes a swig from his flask. Once you’re in, You get swallowed. You feel unsafe. You’re being followed. Please, please help. I'm living in hell. I hear a ring. It’s from the bell! My friends are dying, I can barely speak. These doctors don't care. Dominique, Dominique.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/18/2016 11:26:00 PM
ABBY W, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
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Date: 10/18/2016 10:11:00 PM
Abby W., Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 10/14/2016 12:53:00 PM
Kind of creepy and I will probably always freak a little when I hear a bell ring in the future. Really nicely expressed emotions, very deep and dark.
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Date: 10/14/2016 11:11:00 AM
Welcome to Poerty Soup. Good entry with a nice poem. Hope u will enjoy PS very much. Keep on writing..........//:) with love...........//Manmath.........
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