Monday, May 11, 2026

"Where the Bells Toll"

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Past the mountains and through the trees

Riding upon the wings of a Summer breeze

Way down yonder, where rivers flow

Echoing sweetly, along the winding road

Whispering melodies, in unison, do sing

For it is there you will hear “The Bells” ring

 

“The Bells” reach the ears of the Audubon Flight

Who respond in formation, and hum in delight

The rabbits run wild; the deer escape to the woods

They timidly peek through dense shrub and bush

All nature wakes to dulcet sound

Joyful hearts beat all around

 

The Autumn hue falls silently

The vibrant leaves dance poignantly

The crunch beneath every footstep

Speaks of the bounty nature will bring

Still “The Bells” over yonder faintly ring

Harmonies spring up, fit for a King

 

It is Heaven’s way of saying “Hello”

This time it will bring the falling snow

Where daylight fades to an early slumber

White frost covers the Autumn umber

“The Bells” over yonder rise and sing

Again, they whisper with a honeyed ring

 

Springtime awaits ‘round the bend

Soon floral perfumes “Spring” will surely send

More gifts from Heaven and Nature alike

As we welcome the magic in sheer delight

And “The Bells” over yonder rise and sing

They capture our hearts with every ring

 

We do not know why “The Bells” Toll

They come, they go and they warm our soul

The animals wonder too, with eyes aglow

Some things remain sacred, we may never know

“The Bells” are our constant; over yonder they dwell

They will continue to ring –

A story we will continue to tell!

 

…and I yearn to see you one more time

Just a meet and greet would work out fine

Do you hope and dream I may meet you there ?

Where we may frolic in the shadows of Summer’s flair ?

Where “The Bells” do toll for lovers too ?

As the ringing calls out to me and you ?

“The Bells” are our constant; over yonder they dwell

They will continue to ring –

A story we will continue to tell!

 

…and we do not know why “The Bells” Toll

They come, they go and they warm our soul

Each day I listen, I feel my heart glisten

I am tempted to follow the haunting tune

down to the coastline, near “Lovers’ Dune”

Hoping my steps lead me to you

…for I yearn to see you one more time

Just to share a bottle of ruby red wine

 

“The Bells” are a spectacle we don’t quite understand

They echo through the wind and bless the land

I beg of you to listen to their magic as it calls

…The ringing, the chiming amongst the waterfalls

All I have left of you is a photograph

It brings a tear or two, perhaps a laugh

 

…Again, I am tempted to follow the haunting tune

Down to the coastline, near “Lovers’ Dune”

Will  I find you where “The Bells” Toll ?

Will you hear me call your name into the breeze ?

Will you know it is me waiting ‘neath the trees ?

 

If so, please let your spirit wave

…as I pull up a chair and sit at your grave

“The Bells” are our constant; over yonder they dwell

They will continue to ring –

A story we will continue to tell!