Debbie Guzzi Poet Kyrielle

Clay Bells

Choral voices housed in clay, clapped
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky
Freed from within the frame thus trapped
Hear their harmony, earthen cry.

Refined or raucous, righteous, sound
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky
Make the air vibrate all around
Joyous the Word our voices try.

Fire to warm the winter deep
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky
The year soon ends within the keep
Souls stoked sing resoundingly.

Let the taste of metal on tongue
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky
Rejoice, a New Year has begun
And all of mankind cries goodbye.

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David Smalling November 11, 2010 at 10:49 AM There is a sense of transcendancy that you give mortality ... as if to say it cannot truly die while the praise exist

L'Nass Shango November 5, 2010 at 5:57 AM Very lyrical, love the Tennysonian allusion. Love the tender thread of metaphysics, a sweet poem.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 4, 2010 at 4:09 AM What a great and imaginative poem. Ring out wild bells to the wild sky...clay bells...what an interesting approach...and successful. Big smiles to my dear friend.

Craig Watson November 3, 2010 at 1:59 PM I Wish I had the eloquence which you show off with :D I'm a ruff rhymer. I'm gonna try some other styles at some point, I like your use of illiteration :D

Chad Wood November 3, 2010 at 10:10 AM This was a challenging prompt and you have tackled it with eloquence. Nicely done, and thank you so very much for your kind words on my poem "Jack" as well. Much appreciated.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 2, 2010 at 4:53 AM Lovely piece for an entry TEACH.. good luck in the contest by Dr. Ram... did u know today is All Souls Day? in the Catholic Church its a really big deal to pray for all the departed loved ones and so not so loved on this day... don't know what your daily blog will be today but u might mention this as so many poets have lost loved ones or unloved ones this year so far and its a great day to pray for their souls..luv.. luv ..pupil..in luv..

Kabuteng P.Ink K. November 1, 2010 at 11:28 PM That first line alone got my attention Debbie-- enjoyed your take on Dr. Ram's challenge I think you did really well with it and in this form too--btw i check out your videos on youtube :) I really find it so cool to finally hear and see you ^_^ -- made me smile -- enjoyed seeing you recite your poems :) thanks for telling me about it :) hugs nikko :)

Andrea Dietrich November 1, 2010 at 10:17 PM Very nicely done, deb. I might be penalized for how I did mine. I just had to write about Lord Tennyson instead of the new year. I hope I can remember where I put my notepad. I had a very bad weekend and in the midst of it all, I don't know where my last poetry stuff went to. Good luck in this contest. LUv, Andrea

Michael J. Falotico November 1, 2010 at 3:15 PM Nixce entry for contest... tough one for me so far...but you hit the head on the nail.. Love Michael

Dr.Ram Mehta November 1, 2010 at 12:51 PM Thanks for supporting my contest, Debbie