Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Tinkle of the Bell

It is the Christmas season, there is no time to stop
There aren't that many more days that we have left to shop
We make sure we have presents for those we love so well
Unlike those that are now served by the tinkle of the bell

We often walk right by them in our haste to find
The special gift or present that we have in mind
We select from all the items that each shop has to sell
Unlike those that now are served by the tinkle of the bell

We all have our problems, times are tougher then before
The rising of the price of things makes them harder to pay for
But every day I give thanks that I have not on hard time fell
Unlike those that are now served by the tinkle of the bell

Once all of the shopping's done, and the gifts are neath the tree
With all the preparations made, time when our mind is free
To remember the true meaning of this time we love so well
And think of how God's will is served by the tinkle of the bell 


12/16/2011

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Gwendolen Song December 23, 2011 at 11:57 PM To read this one more intently than the last time before...it is so tender. You have a heart for the under served, Bob and it speaks volumes of your character. God's will IS being served by the tinkling of the bell. A blessed write. U were the only one who fav'd my Toy in the Box poem. So glad you enjoyed it. You probably knew I practiced singing the song out loud when writing it and my children thot I was drinking liquor. ha ha. They should have known better. lol. Christmas cheer. Gwendolen Bob Quigley December 24, 2011 at 7:43 AM I hope you sing better then I do. I truly make a Joyful Noise. Merry Christmas Gwen

Gwendolen Song December 17, 2011 at 6:31 PM Hey Bob...A Salvation guy tinkling his bell at a local store even takes credit cards this yr. That is meeting the folks half way....a wonderful thotful write...giving rather than receiving. Gwendolen. Bob Quigley December 17, 2011 at 10:03 PM Hey, whatever works. It all spends.

Carolyn Devonshire December 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM Oh, so touching, Bob. I guess the bell is tinkling a lot in the homeless shelters. The distinction between the "haves" and "Have nots" is never clearer than at Christmas time. Thank goodness the Salvation Army is tinkling their bell, trying to raise money to meet their needs. Beautifully written and a very powerful message we should all remember when we think we don't have it so good. Love and Christmas Blessings, Carolyn Bob Quigley December 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM Many thanks Carolyn and Merry Christmas to you as well.

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM GOOD way to write about thh Salvation Army! I'm always running late everywhere I go and half the time go right past these poor guys!! Bob Quigley December 17, 2011 at 8:24 AM I know the feeling. Thanks for stopping by

Lisa Cooper December 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM what a lovely poem you have penned. and I make sure I take heed and pay the bellman so he can keep serving the needy. Bob Quigley December 17, 2011 at 8:24 AM And those without a voice thank you Bob Quigley December 16, 2011 at 10:13 PM Glad to hear it Lisa. So do I. Thanks

Wilma Neels December 16, 2011 at 12:30 PM This is so true Bob, thank you for the reminder.. Really enjoyed this gem ;) Wilma Bob Quigley December 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM And my thanks to you Wilma

Anne-Lise Andresen December 16, 2011 at 11:10 AM Bravo - bravo - bravo. I love it Bob ! #Christmas is coming# OXOX Love Anne-Lise Bob Quigley December 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM Thanks sooo much for your encouragement Anne-Lise