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Tall and proud, at the entrance to Malta’s Grand Harbour, the siege bell memorial stands. In honour of all the valiant people who lost their lives in world war two the bell tolls. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: New Form - The Bell Sponsor: John Anderson 14th June 2017

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 1/4/2018 7:36:00 PM

Ohhhh. Love this! Fabulous!

Paul Callus
Date: 1/5/2018 5:16:00 AM

Thank you for your generosity, Rhoda:) Hope you liked the bell shape, though it does not compare to your He & She one!! Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/14/2017 8:08:00 PM

The siege bell must be an inspiring and beautiful sight Paul. Your poem is a lovely acknowledgment of honor and gratitude framed in a wonderful poetic form. Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/15/2017 7:58:00 AM

Thank you Susan. I believe that in order to concentrate on acquiring a bell's shape I somehow neglected the poetic part of this poem. I could have done better. ~ Warm regards // paul

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/19/2017 5:38:00 PM

Remembrance and honour in a beautiful poetic form with sentiments duly felt. Just lovely Paul:)

Paul Callus
Date: 8/19/2017 5:43:00 PM

Thank you for yet another lovely visit, Lynn:) I think I've read all your poems, so looking forward to a new post soon:) Regards // paul

John Michaels

Date: 7/27/2017 4:31:00 PM

Great write, Paul. I missed my shot at this contest (it disappeared so quickly) but looks a great form. Good luck!! Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 7/28/2017 10:42:00 AM

Thank you, John. The form is not hard to write; of course the theme does not have to be about bells! Regards // paul

Funom Makama

Date: 6/30/2017 9:13:00 AM

This is fantastic, so fantastic. Coming to this page feels predestined because I feel so satisfied. Thanks for the wonderful share.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/30/2017 4:16:00 PM

Thank you for the compliments, Funom. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/22/2017 8:15:00 PM

No win. Geeez!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/24/2017 8:11:00 AM

No problem, Andrea:) Enjoy the weekend! Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/19/2017 1:37:00 AM

Very beautiful bell that reminds of a great message too:) great poem, Paul:)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2017 4:53:00 PM

Many thanks, Jo:) A pleasure to have you visiting. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 6/18/2017 11:01:00 PM

Beautiful form and a great message... Great write.... Good luck in the contest...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2017 4:45:00 PM

Thank you, Supraja; your comments are appreciated. Regards // paul

Samiha Zubair

Date: 6/18/2017 3:13:00 PM

Valiant expression of martyrs gone in the name of war.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2017 4:36:00 PM

So it is, Samiha. We have a lot to thank them for! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/17/2017 8:04:00 AM

And we should always remember those who stood in the gap for freedom! Wonderful, Paul!

Paul Callus
Date: 6/22/2017 4:35:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Remembering and honoring war victims is part of our duty. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

Date: 6/16/2017 6:01:00 AM

Very impressive Paul, this seems to be a difficult form, and you've managed in such a descriptive way to convey a powerful message, while fitting the words in the shape. Good luck in the contest...Maria

Paul Callus
Date: 6/16/2017 3:33:00 PM

Thank you, Maria. I understand that the sponsor, apart from theme and content, will be looking out for a shape that very much resembles a bell. ~ Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 6/15/2017 3:06:00 PM

oh, love this, Paul - very powerful in so few words. I wasn't sure how to approach this form but you've done a great job

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2017 5:02:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. I'm sure you can write one as good or even better than mine! Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe

Date: 6/15/2017 2:46:00 PM

Great bell poem, in form and theme. Good luck in the contest, Paul. And I love seeing all the diferent bells people come up with.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2017 4:12:00 PM

Thank you, Agnes. This bell form is fast catching on! Regards // paul

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 6/15/2017 7:55:00 AM

Great thought provoking write about the memorial for the brave soldiers from WW2; G/L in the contest Paul!~Che :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2017 1:31:00 PM

War memorials have a place in history and in our hearts, Cheryl...lest we forget! Thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/14/2017 8:09:00 PM

I like this poem.The Bell Tolls was a movie on television. I remember watching it. I like this poem.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2017 1:29:00 PM

Hi Darlene...I read the book by Ernest Hemingway called "For Whom The Bell Tolls", but I did not see the movie. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/14/2017 6:49:00 PM

great poem, paul, and it works really well in this form. good luck in the contest...

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2017 1:23:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. Getting the syllable count right is not a problem...it is harder to get the words to fit lengthwise in such a way as to keep the bell shape intact. Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/14/2017 6:09:00 PM

Wow very nice Paul! Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest :)

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2017 12:51:00 PM

Glad you like it, Heidi...thank you:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/14/2017 3:38:00 PM

you found an excellent way to express the theme of a bell form poem, Paul. GREAT job.

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2017 10:39:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. A bell for a bell it is:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 6/14/2017 3:30:00 PM

Brilliantly penned Paul no wonder the bell in the harbour inspired such a lovely poem - I can't wait to visit again!!!:-) My love to you and the family:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 6/15/2017 10:24:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. Perhaps I ought to get a part time job with the tourist authority:) Always looking forward to meeting you again! Best regards from us all...hugs // paul