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Doorbell |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Doorbell I love the sound, the ding-dong chime That warms a moment left in time Then leaves a silence to reflect On who it is you didn’t expect The warm and resonating peals Unwrap the heart to what it feels Perhaps a package from afar Perhaps a dream from dreamer’s star Bouquets of flowers just for you Or else a friend who’s passing through Perhaps a grandson reaching high To hear that ringing lullaby A little chime, a sudden flush The sound of ruby feathered thrush A whisper of a passing breeze The hymn of spring among the leaves A doorbell is a song so dear From someone’s touch that begs you near For just a moment, let it ring And listen to your spirit sing Elizabeth Santos |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Elizabeth, only you could create such an endearing reflection on the possible moods of anticipation created by the ring of a doorbell....This is clever and so musically inclined..... Love it! Eric Ain't doin nothin at all |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I need to get my doorbell fixed *big smile* |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
What vivid inspiration from such a simple device! Enjoyed!  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Agreeing with Eric here, Liz...you charm with this one!  |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Awww, this is so pretty. I could almost hear the chimes.  Hugs Ethel |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is wonderful Elizabeth...really it is... smiling M Beauty of the world which is soon to perish has two edges, one of laughter and one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you all so very much. It just so happens that my doorbell rang this afternoon, and there was a lovely bouquet of yellows and lavenders, tulips, day lillies, etc, a splash of color to brighten an otherwise dreary day, a springtime prelude in my living room, and it lifted my doorbell chimes to a much higher level. THank you Martie Such a wonderful surprise Hugs to all Liz |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
i never looked at it that way, thank you, for a new perspective, a lovely one |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I got a wonderful packet in the mail today, Liz...it is I, that thank you!  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
A very beautful poem, Elizabeth. As always. |
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