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The Cold Bell

There's 
the bell,
children rush out,
strawberry, chocolate,
choose your pick, it's time to enjoy.
Somewhere far, victims of war rest in peace.
Bomb explodes, ice creams melt, smiles freeze.
bells toll
death.

06/16/2017

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John Michaels Date: 8/18/2017 10:53:00 AM Nice juxtaposition, Jo. Powerful imagery and a deep message. Regards, John. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/22/2017 6:52:00 AM A cold reality. And so sad. Login to Reply

Afzal Nusker Date: 6/17/2017 12:18:00 PM What a fine way of compare and contrast shown in this poem. U r truly a genius. Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 6/17/2017 7:32:00 AM First strikes of the bell bring echoes of joy; sadly, they soon turn to pangs of misery and horror. You have expressed yourself clearly...wars bring pain, death and despair! ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/17/2017 1:57:00 AM How tragic to see young innocent life end in such a horrible way. Your poem a tribute to accompany the victims' souls to heaven. Superb dear sister, Jo! Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 6/16/2017 10:25:00 PM Happiness turns to sorrow in war torn countries...Powerful write Jo Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/16/2017 9:10:00 PM wow, Joe DArk and deep one (I just saw another poem that left me that impression as well) this is GOOD! Login to Reply

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 6/16/2017 4:21:00 PM This is very well done and shaped like a bell. Should do well in contest. I'd like to return the FAVour, with this one. Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 6/16/2017 2:00:00 PM This poem has such an impact on the reader the way it is written. ! A very sad truth. Well done. Login to Reply

Chris Green Date: 6/16/2017 7:19:00 AM Jo, what began so happy, ends so sad and the saddest part is, your poem expressive the truth. This was very creative and the emotions and message were deeply felt. Login to Reply