The church bells are ringing incessantly
Alerting earthlings to join the pilgrimage to pray
Across the sea, mountains and desert wastes,
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Great sentiments Joe, isn't it a pity that greed, envy and hatred often supersede.
Your poem reminds me of the beautiful old Christmas carol, 'I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day'. The bells in that song were ringing for peace on earth. Peace is the great hope of both men and angels so well expressed here. I love the sound of church bells.. They have been ringing out over the valley in which I live from The Salem Church, the place where poetry first came to me, for over a century..Thank you for sharing. Kind regards, Sandra
Hi Joseph, wow world peace, I doubt we will very see that day. You write with compassion and love for human life. Excellent poem take care.