John Smith Poet Limerick

The Bell Emmanuel

Saturday night in Saint-Michel's Place  
the stone carved demon he slew.  It was 
the bell, Emmanuel, 
that I heard ring its knell; 
Notre Dame's appeal we kneel for mass.  


*Emmanuel is the name of the great bell in Notre Dame's south tower, from 1685.  Place Saint Michel sounds in French like, "Ploss San Michele."  Within sight of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France; a statue of St Michael stands, sword in hand a, demon underfoot.

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Nola Perez December 21, 2011 at 2:54 PM I like it, I like it. Saint Michael is my patron Thanks for reading my cucaracha poem. And, you are right. They will inherit the earth if we destroy ourselves with a nuclear war. They have higher radiation resistance.

Robert Pettit December 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM Notre Dame Cathedral is a charming place as it stands at the middle of the Ile de la Cite. The streets there are all narrow cobblestone pathways that are too small for motor vehicles. You have to go on foot to see the sites on the little island in the Seine River. This is more interesting material.

Don Johnson December 20, 2011 at 2:13 AM in the shadow of Emmanuel, St. Michael, the demon slew, sent him swiftly back to hell, demon's fate it was his due... love it John, well done here... Journey Mcknight December 23, 2011 at 11:02 AM I never knew that. thanks don, and~well written.

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2011 at 4:08 PM Just stopping by to say hi! Busy week ahead. How about you?

Harry Horsman December 18, 2011 at 3:18 AM Brilliant John, love the Limerick, and the story behind it all, wonderful poem. harry

Carol Sunshine Brown December 16, 2011 at 6:36 AM I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning John. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I am going to see if I can write something for a couple contests this weekend. Hope you find the inspiration to do the same. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich December 15, 2011 at 10:05 PM glad to see you post something. soupmail.