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Death

Oh the gentle bell did ring
And the glorious voices of angels did sing.

Then, a silence fell.

I knew it's meaning
A soul was leaving.

Only God can ring the bell
With the sound of the glorious swell
Of the angels welcoming song,  
Taking our loved one to life over death.

In our grief God provides His relief
In knowing that our loved one is at peace.

Copyright © Ray Zottola | Year Posted 2020

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Paulette Calasibetta Date: 9/10/2022 4:28:00 AM Ray, your gentle words give meaning to the peacefulness of the somberness of death. Beautifully penned and a joy to read and re read. :)Paulette Login to Reply Ray Zottola Date: 9/15/2022 3:48:00 PM Paulette, I wrote this when my mother passed away on my birthday in 2019. I also wrote "Mothers death" within a day of her death. She was a Godly , kind and loving woman. I now miss her more as you remind me to reflect on it. Thank you!

Susan Ashley Date: 4/25/2020 9:28:00 PM This is as inspiring as it is beautiful, Ray. The emotions of your evocative imagery moves me deeply. Welcome to Poetry Soup. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Ray Zottola Date: 6/23/2020 6:03:00 PM Thank you Susan. I wrote it for my mother along with mothers death after she passed last year. She was such a gentle human being. What I miss is her positive attitude towards life and calmness of manner. Sorry it took so long to respond. The virus wrecked my business.