Bells

Bells

Shiny silver bells with glistening red bow
Are dangling from my entry gate
Though silently because they're faux.
But I imagine they ring and resonate

Their joyous sounds for all to hear
That give us pause to contemplate
At this busy bustling time of year
Just what it is we celebrate:

As Christians sing "O Holy Night"
And Kwanzaa honors community
While Hanukkah menorahs are all alight
My bells proclaim man's unity.

Let the bells from every steeple and tower
With hope and conviction heartily peal
And the heavens open and generously shower
Society with the grace to unify and heal.

Molly Moore

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 1/6/2022 6:47:00 PM
A lovely Uplifting poem, Molly. Thank you. The last verse was perfect. Happy New Year to you and your family. Take care. Shirley.
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Date: 1/7/2022 4:14:00 PM
Thank you for your nice comment, Shirley. I'm glad you liked the poem.I hope your New Year is happy, safe, and fulfilling! Mahalo, Molly
Date: 12/24/2021 7:13:00 AM
The profound message in your poem is perfect for all communities right now around the world. It is a joyous season, season for all to come together and peacefully unite. Molly, you have reminded us "My bells proclaim man's unity". Love and blessings ~ Mala
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Date: 12/30/2021 4:15:00 PM
Thank you, Mala, for your very nice comment. I do indeed hope that mankind is more united that it seems it the daily news! Blessings to you for a happy New Year. Molly
Date: 12/19/2021 11:06:00 AM
We can all celebrate the solstice which brings more light into our world; the test is to see the highlights, not the shadows!
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Date: 1/7/2022 4:16:00 PM
Many thanks, Rico. I hope you New Year unfolds very nicely. Warm aloha, Molly
Date: 12/18/2021 10:10:00 PM
Thank you for the Christmas cheer Molly. Your silver bells are softly ringing in my ears. This is the time of year for all nations to celebrate the season. Your poem so eloquently brings to our attention the need for humanity to come together as one race. A gift of Silver Bells! Mahalo my friend. Blessings and Mele Kalikimaka. A Fave! xxoo
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Date: 12/30/2021 4:18:00 PM
Did I thank you for this wonderful comment, Connie? If not, it is because I couldn't figure out the system here, ha ha. I do appreciate your kind words, dear friend. And I am catching on here at Poetry Soup :-) Warmest mahalo. Molly
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