They've Just Announced Their Engagement

Those old bells, life-strife's burden
Striking bitter, for Time
Weigh but for what is outshook
For the dove, their belfries.
Nay; petals, soft pink, upon
What now for hearts does chime!
That old bell, with its recall
Tis hoped on the wind dies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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