Bells

Multitudinous bells secern the tones
as may resound sharp bamboo xylophones.

Pulchritudinous bells have rhythmic ding,
others that linger with tedious ring.

Some little bells can echo a jingle
that surely bestow a Christmas tingle.

Quite many bells ting melodious chime
prompting our schedule's punctilious time.

A carillons' unique, harmonized bells
swing from gentleness to overtone swells.

Suspended bronze discs reach resonant gongs,
characterized by gregarious songs.

A bittersweet bell that distantly tolls
announces angelic release of souls.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Baker Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 3:39 PM
Well written couplet poetry, Linda. It was a joyful read. You get a FAV for this fine poem, my friend. Have a pleasant week! Bill
Fowler Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 8:59 AM
You are a great neighbor Bill. Thanks for the joyful comments and the FAV! :) Have a great weekend! :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Mom reflects on these words alot, fuses her to the musical world which was her second calling, the first being The Word. Thanks for mems, Linda. Aloha, William
Fowler Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 8:58 AM
You are welcome for the mems dear William. I appreciate the comments for the Bells. :)
Wolf Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 6:22 PM
I love the onomatopoeic nature of each couplet, Linda. Brilliantly penned, methinks. Bravo. ~ Gershon
Fowler Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Many thanks for the kind words gw! :)
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December 2, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Superb couplets on bells Linda, love that last one in particular… Belle
Fowler Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 3:36 PM
Thanks so much dear Belle, for your sweet comments. :)
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