Ringing in the Bell Tower

Making bells ring and sing
Within the beating soul
Within the ringing heart
Of the community
Playing my hidden part

Making bells ring and sing
Handstroke and soon backstroke
Feeling the church’s weight
Feeling the weight of bells
In a cycle of fate

Making bells ring and sing
Playing Plain Hunt Triples
Casting away thunder
Double Canterbury
Filled with holy wonder

Making bells ring and sing
This heart is slowing down 
This ancient blood darkens
Up and down, we still ring
Behind dark red curtains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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