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Written for Kim Rodrigues Bells poetry contest.

Suspended high up the tower, I hang out of sight. My shiny golden brass core is hollow, but I have a big mouth with a bell as a tongue. Sometimes pigeons visit, resting on my arch, but fly away leaving their droppings behind. Don't pity me for my loneliness and silence, as this serenity never lasts. When the cloaked man arrives and pulls at my rope he breaks the peace with deafening sounds. Each tug hammers against my cup shaped sides, belching vibrating echoes across the lands. In an enchanting melody that brings joy to most, but distress to some - who only hear me as shrills and shrieks. I love my ding dongs, be it to tell the time, or for funerals, weddings or as a call to prayer - I'm content in ringing all day long!

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/12/2023 9:34:00 AM

I loved: Each tug hammers against my cup shaped sides, belching vibrating echoes across the lands. Great imagery, Silent!

Valsa George

Date: 12/8/2023 7:14:00 PM

"Don't pity me for my loneliness and silence, as this serenity never lasts. When the cloaked man arrives and pulls at my rope he breaks the peace with deafening sounds." So sweet. A brilliant personification which no body must have conceived of doing! Perfect.....in every way !

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/8/2023 4:07:00 PM

Hello silent One, I enjoy the sounds of the bells. they have a cheery sound. Accept for the funerals. My friend. Enjoy your evening. /Darlene/

Tom Woody

Date: 12/8/2023 3:58:00 PM

Ha! I love my ding dongs. I vote that line of the year!

Frederic Parker

Date: 12/8/2023 3:50:00 PM

it's poetry to see a creative mind at work

Jude Herrick

Date: 12/8/2023 3:31:00 PM

Is an esteemed maiden. If it isn't then don't ruin it for me. Lol I love the shape of the bell in the photo. She is gorgeous.

Jude Herrick

Date: 12/8/2023 3:28:00 PM

I like how she has form and voice, like a White Witch Banshee, silver tongued. Her calls echoing to the land, she calls to ceremony in cascade of importance, rung for matrimony and herself a Gargoyle sung of Matriarchy, Prodigy. This was the rich flavor this b rang. I am gonna get a cup of coffee and pour over it. Let it brew. Plus, I love bells. They are one of the most majestic of all instruments and the Angels, who have music in their very being know this. I think that is why the word Belle

Bill Baker

Date: 12/8/2023 3:12:00 PM

Excellent Personification poetry, Silent One, a good entry for the contest. They're some good lessons within, be patient enjoy what we do, don't let the small stuff (pun intended) bother us. Bells Rock! (literally). Good to see you entering some contest, my friend. Thanks for all the recent comments on my poetry, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/8/2023 3:03:00 PM

awesome personification, Silent One. You've so aptly captured the nature of bells, large and small. Best wishes with the contest. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/8/2023 1:49:00 PM

SO, your words ring with whimsy, joy, delight and a few tears as your avian friends leave reminders of their visits! Great personification. When I read one of your poems, simple or complex, I am amazed. Simple poet - never. Poetic artist - YES! So glad Inky wrote her tribute to you. You selflessly share the breadth of your talent, inspirations, encouragement. Your words ring like your bells on PS! I feel so blessed every time I receive one of your emails! Best wishes. Blessings!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/8/2023 1:37:00 PM

I love my ding dongs too, but mine are sweet, I never thought about doing a personification on it, that was very smart of you, gl in the contest S. :)

Regina Elliott

Date: 12/8/2023 1:31:00 PM

A grand personification poem on bells, Silent One. Your genius use of words and verse shine again. My very best wishes for the contest with such a worthy contender poem. Warmest wishes. ~

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/8/2023 1:07:00 PM

Exceptional personification, my friend; what a moving, expressive, and intelligent work, filled to the brim with nuanced creativity. You imbued the bell with emotions that resonated throughout each stanza. Best of success with the contest. You possess a linguistic ability that is at once tender and profound.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/8/2023 12:09:00 PM

Superb personification, my friend. You gave the bell feelings that resound from every stanza.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/8/2023 11:49:00 AM

Love this poem titled Bells. As we live not far from the local parish church we get to hear the bells ring, for bell ringing practise every Thursday evening, for weddings and calls to church on Sundays. We love it. All the best for the contest Silent One, though somehow I don’t think you need it, it’s a winner to me… Belle

Ink Empress

Date: 12/8/2023 11:42:00 AM

Wow personification on bells! Who would have thought of writing one? Not me. And I haven’t seen anyone try too. Im in absolute awe, and i guess people who read my comments to you will get tired of me saying this haha but i seriously cant even! This is of of the best for the contest in my opinion. I especially love “ Don't pity me for my loneliness and silence,“ wow! “ but distress to some - who only hear me as shrills and shrieks.” amazing!!! And that ending! “ I love my ding dongs,” so cute!!

Ink Empress
Date: 12/8/2023 11:42:00 AM

Fave for me and you’ve nailed it!!!!