Distant Bells

The bells of distant memory
                                                 a whisper might disturb
Escape the garish forces
                                                 flooding every sense
I think I hear those bells
                                                 think I hear them pause
                                                       in counter-habitude for what has passed
Something in the nature of Earth's breathing    porous life demands a rest

Now    again    I hear those distant bells commence

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 1/31/2011 9:31:00 PM
Profound, Daver! Another high mark for this one. I feel so rushed tonight with hubbie upstairs and not sleeping like he usually is this time of night. Well, it was nice seeing you momentarily here thru your poetry. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 12/15/2010 11:37:00 AM
A great write here Sir! Though I'm in my comical frame..I shall refrain; I relize that there is an imbed of staid here, so I salute you at a best here Dave ! much love, james
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Date: 5/6/2010 12:46:00 PM
this is really cool, Daver. I'm glad you and I share a love for the lovely etheree!!
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Date: 11/9/2009 4:14:00 PM
Sometimes that is the way it is that memory is very distant. Keep writing. Thanks for the comments on my work. Sara
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Date: 3/8/2009 12:21:00 PM
Dear Daver - Congratulations on your featured write this week. Excellent, my friend. Peace always, John
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Date: 3/8/2009 11:01:00 AM
Daver how are you my friend - I just want to say congratulations on having your poetry featured this last week – God Bless, MJ
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Date: 3/3/2009 9:17:00 AM
Hey Daver, Congratulations on the featuring of "Distant Bells." Vince
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Date: 3/2/2009 2:53:00 PM
I never lived anywhere near bells ringing but we do have train whistles that I couldn't live without ... smile ... wonderful write here, Daver and a well-deserved selection to be a feature here at the Soup this week. Congratulations!
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Date: 3/2/2009 12:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Daver. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/2/2009 6:21:00 AM
Warmest congrats Daver on your most awesome featured write! Love reading this again. Love, Shar
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Date: 3/1/2009 5:26:00 PM
Interesting format and creative poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Keep on writing! I wish you ongoing success. Karen
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