Cathedral Bells
Listen to the peeling of those cathedral bells
and to the sound of children playing
Somewhere in the distance
a token Gregorian chant was plainly heard
While a single cello strained to the fragile rhythm
and hypocrisy of all those sinners praying
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Bless you for such a fine write
I am indeed blessed ....... thank you no end, my fine feathered friend 🙂
Yep - Cathedrals, symbols of power and wealth.... me Atheist/Agnostic, love 'em though when they are not too crowded with other bloody tourists....just my take, Neville.
Consider it taken sir .. cheers 🙂
I'm probably the wrong one to comment on this being so anti the established church with it's wealth, finery and hypocracy.
For me your words tell of how far removed from true spirituality those churches have become.
You dont say ... Oh' I see, .... trick question, you have already ... sneaky you .. bowling me a googly like that you old rascal ................... 🙂
Trust human to make a mockery of being human, many truths die with us.
But we'll set ourselves free, see you sometime in those 7 seas my friend.
Much peace and respect
thanks Dan .. much and truly appreciated mate 🙂
Neville,
Such a timely write…
I hear the basilica’s bells calling its parishioners.
Many will heed the call…
while others will not!
It’s their choice to make.
Let our free will guide us.
Have a wonderful Sunday.
Laura🌻
tis just as well we are all different my friend .. I wouldn't feel comfortable with another of me around ... Happy Sunday Laura
Neville 🌻
Well, I’m glad you’re around!!🌻
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After millions of years of flight. The earth provided a Buddhist with material enough for a very fine poem to write.
Ha.. thanks JR way too kind sir but do keep em coming 🙂
Everyone fall short of the mark yet repetition gives sinners the urge to keep praying cos they think their many words will get them Heaven bound - - - - -- well at least for many centuries has religion been keenly teaching them that - - yet I love hearing bells in the distance........x
it would be both a crime and a sin not to thank thee and truly ma'am 🙂 x
Fine words N. ; )
thank you ever so A P 🙂
One of religion's only good qualities is the art that it has inspired, music sculpture, paint, architecture etc. Otherwise it's been an evil source of death, war, torture, and abuse. A dismal track record.
Your poem has called out the "hypocrisy" of it all, yet sometimes the beauty of its art remains. - Phil A.
thanks for dropping in today my friend, I have missed you lately .. seems that cult of ours is based on more than just the one belief .................
Neville 🙂
That hypocrisy can be seen in all organised religion Neville.
Andy
indeed it can .. just another example of an entirely human characteristic .. thank you for checking in GF60 🙂
'a token Gregorian chant
was plainly heard
While a single cello strained
to the fragile rhythm
and hypocrisy'..
your words, today
remind me of a poem, I quote a lot
for its bravely universal and timelessly unerring: accuracy
a reflection of your words - effect, on me:
'those who preach god, need god
those who preach peace do not have peace
those who preach peace do not have love
beware the preachers
beware the knowers'
from 'the genius of the crowd' by charles bukowski'
( https://mypoeticside.com/show-classic-poem-4332 )
then of course, I am doubly honoured ... Cheers L.B 🙂
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