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Array ( [sid] => 8314 [catid] => 1 [aid] => Mick [title] => Let Bells Ring [time] => 2002-12-10 01:15:00 [hometext] => [bodytext] =>

I miss the bells I did so often hear
In childhood days and many a happy year.
They rang, ding-dong,- ding-dong- in griefs and joys
Ropes clutched by swaying little altar boys.

I miss six letters on my Christmas cards
When I receive the several "Best Regards"
Six letters are replaced by a big "X"
Or hinted at by random little specks.

I miss heart-winning songs, like "Silent Night"
A Santa growls instead, nose shining bright;
Rotund, big-bellied, red-cheeked bold and hale
Swings bottles filled with cola, beer, or ale.

A much belated shopping passer-by
Wishes to all "A Happy Holiday"--
Loud speakers squeal, - a makeshift foghorn blares:
"Five shopping days left valued customers!"

No angels, but some the multi-cultured belles
Display their goodies wreathed with oyster shells
Tumultuous parades do cast their spells;
The noise is loud, but lo! - there are no bells.

Displayed before the flashy Grand Hotel
A poster says that "Grille Tourterelle"
With fresh legumes are the "Entre du Jour",-
Its read by everyone, except the poor.

Let bells ringing bells and eastern gongs install
On airports and in every waiting hall;
Assure your fellowman - no disrespect
Who wants to be politically correct?

Not me! - let bells ring loud - put up the tree,
Don't bar the creche from public property!
It strengthens confidence, aplomb and poise,
And bells drown out and douse the frenzied noise,
Rejoice! - ding-dong, let ring and peal the bell-
Exult! ! - the spirit is alive and well!.
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Let Bells Ring

Contributed by Elizabeth_Dandy on Tuesday, 10th December 2002 @ 01:15:00 AM in AEST
Topic: didactic

I miss the bells I did so often hear
In childhood days and many a happy year.
They rang, ding-dong,- ding-dong- in griefs and joys
Ropes clutched by swaying little altar boys.

I miss six letters on my Christmas cards
When I receive the several "Best Regards"
Six letters are replaced by a big "X"
Or hinted at by random little specks.

I miss heart-winning songs, like "Silent Night"
A Santa growls instead, nose shining bright;
Rotund, big-bellied, red-cheeked bold and hale
Swings bottles filled with cola, beer, or ale.

A much belated shopping passer-by
Wishes to all "A Happy Holiday"--
Loud speakers squeal, - a makeshift foghorn blares:
"Five shopping days left valued customers!"

No angels, but some the multi-cultured belles
Display their goodies wreathed with oyster shells
Tumultuous parades do cast their spells;
The noise is loud, but lo! - there are no bells.

Displayed before the flashy Grand Hotel
A poster says that "Grille Tourterelle"
With fresh legumes are the "Entre du Jour",-
Its read by everyone, except the poor.

Let bells ringing bells and eastern gongs install
On airports and in every waiting hall;
Assure your fellowman - no disrespect
Who wants to be politically correct?

Not me! - let bells ring loud - put up the tree,
Don't bar the creche from public property!
It strengthens confidence, aplomb and poise,
And bells drown out and douse the frenzied noise,
Rejoice! - ding-dong, let ring and peal the bell-
Exult! ! - the spirit is alive and well!.

Copyright © Elizabeth_Dandy ... [ 2002-12-10 01:15:00]
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Re: Let Bells Ring (User Rating: 1 )
by Kay-P-M-Devenish on Tuesday, 10th December 2002 @ 01:30:34 AM AEST
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You are still as good as ever..
Jingle bells jingle bells jingle bells
(can you hear them I am tinkling them now)just for you elizabeth
from australia
with love.

Best wishes Elizabeth for Christmas and new year
from
Kay p m-devenish.

Re: Let Bells Ring (User Rating: 1 )
by OreO on Tuesday, 10th December 2002 @ 01:35:10 AM AEST
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Absolutely beautiful....and i agree let the bells ring...
.:*~*:.OreO.:*~*:.

Re: Let Bells Ring (User Rating: 1 )
by Elizabeth_Dandy on Saturday, 14th December 2002 @ 08:41:15 AM AEST
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So delighted to hear from you Kay and your tinkling of bells. I am tinkling them for you too .
We need them (bells) more than ever!.with all the spirit deadening activities and a mentality that needs healing.
Thank you Kay!
Blessed Christmas and New Year
Love
Elizabeth

Re: Let Bells Ring (User Rating: 1 )
by Elizabeth_Dandy on Saturday, 14th December 2002 @ 08:44:06 AM AEST
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Thank you my dear friend for your great words.
You are so right about our needing bells so desperately.
The human spirit needs a lot more than just rushing and thrashing about for material things.
Blessed Christmas and New Year to you!
Thanks for commenting!
Elizabeth

Re: Let Bells Ring (User Rating: 1 )
by Elizabeth_Dandy on Saturday, 21st December 2002 @ 09:19:59 AM AEST
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Thank you Kay for your comments. Yes, Australia is a long way from the Austrian Alps and I feel the absence of bells so much here in New York.
Have a Blessed Christmas and Happy healthy New Year and thanks again for your kind words
Elizabeth

Re: Let Bells Ring (User Rating: 1 )
by Searcher on Tuesday, 15th April 2003 @ 07:59:11 AM AEST
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Dito!You put together words and cause them to say much
Good job
Searcher

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