Nette Onclaud Poet Verse

Church Bells

Dawn
Finds me
Behind church pews,
Draped in a Sabbath veil
As fingers light  tray of candles:
I  whisper  prayerful incantations
Raising heart’s flame for earth’s solace-
Till bells
Peal.




New Form--The BELL Contest of John Anderson
Written 6/15/2017

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Janice Canerdy June 19, 2017 at 9:39 AM Very moving, Nette--CONGRATS! Janice

James Inman June 18, 2017 at 7:56 AM Beautiful Nette, the shape is excellent and your last two lines are well chosen.

Afzal Nusker June 18, 2017 at 5:03 AM Wow this is such a wonderful poem, Nette.

Maria Williams June 16, 2017 at 6:03 AM A lovely verse set in a bell Nette. Good luck in the contest...Maria

Daniel Turner June 15, 2017 at 6:23 PM Beautiful prayer, nette:)

Agnes Krampe June 15, 2017 at 2:39 PM This is lovely, Nette. Great use of the bell form in this bell themed poem. Good luck in the contest.

Carly Lalion June 15, 2017 at 2:16 PM Makes me aware how holy intentions make bells ring as a sign of answered prayer. Truly an outstanding poem. Thank you!

Eve Roper June 15, 2017 at 1:20 PM Nicely done, Nette, good luck ~*

Jajosh Ongado June 15, 2017 at 11:52 AM Enlightened by this profound work! The bells called to your soul--- eloquent!

Joanna Daniel June 15, 2017 at 7:27 AM A peaceful prayer, Nette:)

Jan Allison June 15, 2017 at 4:24 AM A lovely prayer Nette:-)hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2017 at 3:04 AM - Beautiful prayer in your bell, Nette :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)