The Old Dinner Bell

The old dinner bell 

sits silent now on it’s hook 

Calls to meals no more 

My Grandmothers bell 

Rang every night for supper 

We came running 

Sunday always fried chicken 

Wednesday was a large pot roast 

Friday pork chops 

I lived for those days 

My three most favorite meals 

Ran fast on those days 

Wash your hands and face 

Sit down so that we can say grace 

Pass the potatoes 

Those days stay with me 

I sometimes ring the old bell 

Just because I can

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/28/2010 8:51:00 PM
gosh, was this in the ring a ling contest? It sure was an amazing write on the topic! Luv,Andrea
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Date: 8/28/2010 8:47:00 AM
What wonderful memories you have of your grandmother and the meals that awaited when she rang the dinner bell! My mother used to just open the door and scream, "Hey, Carolyn." You could hear her more than a block away and it was embarrasing sometimes. She never fried chicken, but her pot roast was terrific! Enjoyed your poem, Paula. Brought back memories. If I was playing near the house, the aroma would bring me home just as fast as a dinner bell. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/28/2010 7:55:00 AM
So much wonderful memories shared here, what a wonderful write..a warm feeling cmes through this sweet write.. always Michael
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Date: 8/28/2010 7:24:00 AM
enjoyed reading your memoirs...sounds so idyllic and life is good!
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Date: 8/28/2010 4:03:00 AM
A nice old memories recollected, Paula
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Date: 8/28/2010 1:38:00 AM
Awesome Write Paula.....what time's dinner?.....Larry
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Date: 8/28/2010 1:18:00 AM
Love the nostalgia and memories expressed in this..Take care..Deb
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