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A Ringing Bell

February 5, 2011
By blitsnik SILVER, Palm Bay, Florida
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blitsnik SILVER, Palm Bay, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
"If you must mount the gallows, give a coin to the headman, a jest to the crowd, and meet the drop with a smile on your lips."

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There's something wrong,
that i cannot see.
Its gone on so long,
what could it be.

Like swimming in the sea,
with no shore in sight.
Yet sometimes i see,
a bold new light.

In the dead of the night,
when all should sleep.
My mind will fight,
and thoughts will leap.

My life is like,
a living hell.
Yet sometimes like,
a ringing bell.

The author's comments:
This poem came at a time when i couldn't sleep, and i was thinking of how, even when my life was at its worse, the thought of someone could cheer me up.
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RobinGoodfellow BRONZE said...
on Sep. 7 2012 at 9:54 pm
RobinGoodfellow BRONZE, Melbourne, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
"And, as I am an honest Puck, If we have unearned luck. Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue, We will make amends ere long; Else the Puck a liar call" ~Myself. Duh.

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Nice job blitsnik.  good poem, good rythm.  Its Oleg btw.  
blitsnik SILVER said...
on Nov. 28 2011 at 7:35 am
blitsnik SILVER, Palm Bay, Florida
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you must mount the gallows, give a coin to the headman, a jest to the crowd, and meet the drop with a smile on your lips."

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Thanks. The bell analogy is supposed to represent how pure life can be compared to times of hardship. Thanks for reading! :)
SpringRayyn PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 22 2011 at 4:39 pm
SpringRayyn PLATINUM, Lakeville, Minnesota
34 articles 2 photos 658 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t punish yourself,&quot; she heard her say again, but there would be punishment and pain, and there would be happiness too. That was writing.&quot;<br /> --Markus Zusak, &quot;The Book Thief&quot;

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This one is a little confusing to me. I don't get the bell analogy at all. But I do like the rhythm you used.
blitsnik SILVER said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 7:51 am
blitsnik SILVER, Palm Bay, Florida
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you must mount the gallows, give a coin to the headman, a jest to the crowd, and meet the drop with a smile on your lips.&quot;

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Yeah, and thank you.
musicispassion PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 12 2011 at 11:22 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot; Life is never easy for those who dream.&quot;<br /> There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

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u have a good rhythm to ur poems and i can't do that u have great imagery also sorry to hear but it made a beautiful poem
blitsnik SILVER said...
on Aug. 8 2011 at 12:45 pm
blitsnik SILVER, Palm Bay, Florida
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you must mount the gallows, give a coin to the headman, a jest to the crowd, and meet the drop with a smile on your lips.&quot;

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I used the last line, because when i picture a bell ringing, it isnt a big church bell, but one of the small silver ones. One where you ring it, and the note that comes out is so pure and happy. I thought i t would be a good opposite of peoples mental view of a living hell. Thank you though. :)
Love.Hate.Passion. said...
on Aug. 7 2011 at 11:34 pm
Love.Hate.Passion., Spring Valley, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
~Hope. Faith. Love~<br /> ~Be proud of who you are.You are all unique in a different way.~<br /> ~I WILL NOT fade into oblivion , and become less than<br /> a distant memory.~

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I like the poem , it rhymes nicely. I didn't think the last line summed it up right , it just made no sense. You have great imagery incorporated into it  , and you had a great idea that turned into a good poem. Keep it up!
thetruthawaits94 SILVER said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 1:50 pm
thetruthawaits94 SILVER, Duncan, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.

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Sure thing! Thanks for entering into the contest! Of course, I will let you know if you've won by August 7th!
blitsnik SILVER said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 1:47 pm
blitsnik SILVER, Palm Bay, Florida
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you must mount the gallows, give a coin to the headman, a jest to the crowd, and meet the drop with a smile on your lips.&quot;

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thanks, it means a lot

 

thetruthawaits94 SILVER said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 1:29 pm
thetruthawaits94 SILVER, Duncan, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.

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This is very good! I like the imagery. My favorite is actually the second stanza. i can really imagine myself lost swimming in the ocean until a light house turns on all of a sudden and i know which way to go. I like the meaning of this poem! Great job! :)
Kai17 GOLD said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 9:20 am
Kai17 GOLD, Spokane, Washington
17 articles 5 photos 339 comments

Favorite Quote:
*beepbeep* <br /> &quot;Where to, Miss?&quot; <br /> &quot;To the stars.&quot;

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Nice rhyming. Great job!
blitsnik SILVER said...
on Jul. 29 2011 at 1:06 am
blitsnik SILVER, Palm Bay, Florida
8 articles 0 photos 51 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you must mount the gallows, give a coin to the headman, a jest to the crowd, and meet the drop with a smile on your lips.&quot;

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Thanks. When i made this poem, i actually made the last stanza first, then built it to that.
TwasBrilling BRONZE said...
on Jul. 26 2011 at 9:49 am
TwasBrilling BRONZE, Staunton, Va, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk&quot; -H.W. Hegel<br /> <br /> &quot;Words are our most inexhaustable source of magic&#039; -Albus Dumbledore

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I  really like this...especially the last 2 lines. I really like that metaphor.
pianolover said...
on Mar. 30 2011 at 10:43 pm
I really like the third stanza. It was very graphic.