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Hand Bells

One, two, three He starts it off A phalanx of bells starts Rings from posts on a horse-shoe set of tables Big heavy dongs from one of the flanks Little light tings from the other Medium dings from the middle Exclusive pings when it happens Dings like falling glass on impact Madness orchestrated Chaotic music with perfect control A river of tune created

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Laura Leiser

Date: 5/22/2015 3:15:00 PM

I just love hearing hand bells, and have always been fascinated by them, and those who can play them so well. Have you done this yourself? Thanks for sharing this well written poem!

Alexander Seal
Date: 5/22/2015 4:00:00 PM

My wife and her parents ring handbells. It is a great selection of noises when you hear a show, it almost sends me into a trance (its the dings and the light shining off the bells that does it!)