Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light;
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
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Since my first hearing of Wild Bells I continue to listen for them especially at the transition to a new year! ! !
This is a best poem by Lord tennyson. I like this poem very much.
Ring in the thousand years of peace. Another of my favorite poems. The line above is in reference to the prophesied millenium from the Holy Bible. It's not far off.
This would have been a better selection for New Year's Day instead of July 30. Oh, well, it has some good thoughts anyway.
Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws. I feel the speed and spontaneity with purest thoughts universal. Crossing time limit with natural skill fabricated with poetic essence.
In love of truth and right; following after righteousness. Nice work.
Poem of Lord Tennyson rings as real bell in a melodious manner saying goodbye to false and welcoming the good for well being of humankind!
Grateful for this poem in 2023.