BELLS

From the smallest of handbells to bells that are heavy,
bells of all types make a large bevy.

Small bells are often the tinkling kind
like decorative ones in some stores we find.

There are ring-a-ling bells and bells that jingle
like jingle bells ringing when merry folks mingle.

Sleigh bells on horses evoke for me
lovely white wonderland imagery.

Other small bells women wear round their ankles.
An alarm bell that wakens me, oh, how it rankles.

There are waist bells the belly dancers often will wear
while big bells on churches call people to prayer.

Some bells sound randomly; others on queue.
There are bike bells, school bells, and cow bells too.

Of bells that chime melodies, there's more than a few.
That's what the bells called Carillon do.

Bell bottom jeans were used back in my day
and Hell's bells is an expletive some say.

The most famous bell, what might it be?
I think it's the one that's called Liberty!

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Date: 12/11/2023 10:40:00 AM
What a bel-ter you have here Andrea, it rings Out like?? Well as from a tower, of poetry; maybe you Had high heels on when you wrote it? B t w More soup mail.'
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Date: 12/9/2023 5:17:00 PM
Bells harmonize well in tradition of old, Heard such are frequently use for healing So I'm told... use well its as you say. Nice
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Date: 12/8/2023 3:09:00 PM
I loved this merry write of yours! I am a BIG fan of bells...
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Date: 12/8/2023 11:55:00 AM
i grew up blocks from the, "Old House Bell"("Liberty Bell") it's been in my(Philly) family for generations ;) Loved finding part uv me in your joyfulness here! Write on girlie...much love, james
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Date: 12/8/2023 10:31:00 AM
Perfect ending. Was a bit ill, so could respond.
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Date: 12/8/2023 3:14:00 AM
Dear andrea, you’ve covered all kinda of bells so eloquently. I loved the belly dancers one and anklet one, very creative and also the last line is the best. Ah liberty, that would be an ethereal and liberating sound. Bell bottom jeans line i personally loved how you mentioned that , there was a time when i was growing up they were trending too. This is a brilliant take on bells. Goodluck for the contest
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Date: 12/8/2023 2:41:00 AM
Great analogy Andrea.. is there a liberty bell? I didnt know that.. great entry for the contest.
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Date: 12/8/2023 9:22:00 AM
yes, it's very famous, and made by England!!
Date: 12/7/2023 8:10:00 PM
You captured them all Andrea, finishing with the bell of freedom ringing out the chimes of freedom. Good luck in the contest. Tom
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Date: 12/7/2023 7:40:00 PM
This s is a joy to read…. Anfrea,cever and insightful Pangie Happy Holdays,
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